Big Boy Revival

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I think from what I read its more the pounding from the drivers that would cause problems. And it may also be all wrong and the rails could support the weight and wear from a Big Boy as well as they do a Challenger...

Bob Welsh

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  I'm sure that its purely academic, but a Big Boy has less weight on a driving axle than the typical modern six-axle 4400 HP Diesel (or, for that matter, a modern, loaded covered hopper). And rigid driver wheelbase can't be a problem, since the 844 has four 80" wheelsets, vs four 68" wheelsets on each Big Boy engine. 

  Pete Groom

  On Feb 18, 2005, at 7:34 AM, nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org wrote:

  This is an old story, but I wouldn't discount the movie still being in the works. The biggest downside to rebuilding a Big Boy is, once its restored and operational, where can you run it? From what i understand, most of the trackage on the UP now is not suitable for the Big Boy's size and weight. At least that was what I read on another newsgroup that was discussing it. Sure, it would be awesome to see one of those monsters running - shoot us steam-starved N&W fans would love to see ANY Steam running these days - but I don't believe its feasible at all.
   
  Bob Welsh
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  I do not think this is a current article. The movie was to be produced several years ago, and the funding feel through. Plus the article says $3 million? That's awfully high even if it is a Big Boy, but the caption says only a few parts need to be replaced? Full rebuilds of engines including the boilers are being done for $1 million.
   
  Jason Greene
  Dahlonega, GA
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  Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 3:05 PM
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  OK, this is not about N&W but I thought mailing list members would be interested.  A planned movie will feature Big Boy 4018, which will be restored for $ 3 million.  The story may be read at:  http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/technology_watch/1284316.html
   
  Jerry Crosson


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