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| Title: |
Big Boy |
| Description: |
Union Pacific 4000 waits for the final coat of paint in front of the ALCO factory in Schenectady, New York in 1941. 4000 has the original coolant pipes in their original location, before they were relocated to the box on the front of the unit. 4000 will arrive in Cheyenne in September of 1941. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1941 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 7:21:12 PM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
ALCO |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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766 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Big Boy Advertisement |
| Description: |
A 1941 ad by ALCO advertising the new 4-8-8-4s. World War 2 is still several months out, at least for the US. Depicted is UP 4000 in its as-delivered glory. The Big Boys topped all the competitors, coming in at 133 feet long, 595 tons in weight (including tender) and had a 24,000 gallon tank in a 47 foot tender. For reference, streamlined passenger cars usually measure 85 feet, the same length as the engine without the tender. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1941 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 7:26:46 PM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
ALCO |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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490 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Shakedown Of Big Boy |
| Description: |
Big Boy 4000 undergoes testing in the yard in Omaha. UP has just recieved the unit, and, after the tests, 4000 will depart west for Cheyenne. Note the inspection car behind the tender. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/3/2022 1:59:39 AM |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Author: |
Union Pacific Museum |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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410 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
New Big Boy 4000 |
| Description: |
Big Boy 4000 undergoes testing in the yard in Omaha. UP has just received the unit, and, after the tests, 4000 will depart west for Cheyenne. Note the inspection car behind the tender. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1941 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 7:26:52 PM |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Author: |
Union Pacific Museum |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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481 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
After testing, UP 4000 was placed on display at Union Station in Omaha before leaving for Cheyenne. Enthusiasts and onlookers were awed by the sheer size of the beast as it loomed over the platforms. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1941 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 7:31:01 PM |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Author: |
Union Pacific Museum |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Yard,Station,Steam,Track |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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470 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Extra 4000 Westbound |
| Description: |
On September 8, 1941, Big Boy made its first run across the UP system. Behind the locomotive was an inspection car, carrying UP officials and inspectors. At Buford, Union Pacific Extra 4000 West stopped for fuel and an inspection. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/1941 Upload Date: 7/4/2022 12:41:02 AM |
| Location: |
Buford, WY |
| Author: |
Union Pacific Museum |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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295 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Big Boy's First Trip |
| Description: |
Big Boy 4000 makes a refueling stop at Hanna, Wyoming, on its maiden voyage over the Wasatch on September 8, 1941. Behind the tender is a UP inspection car. The two men on the ground are likely conductor Harvey Roach and engineer Gilbert Haggard. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/1941 Upload Date: 7/6/2021 7:21:47 PM |
| Location: |
Hanna, WY |
| Author: |
Union Pacific Museum |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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423 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:06 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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138 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:11 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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129 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:15 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:18 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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120 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:20 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:21 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:25 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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136 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
estimated date 1940 - 1950 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1945 Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:02:29 PM |
| Location: |
North Platte, NE |
| Author: |
Richard Flebbe |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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88 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Big Boy 4000 |
| Description: |
UP 4000 shuffles through the yard in Laramie on June 26, 1947. UP 4000 was the first Big Boy built, received its last repairs in 1957, and was the third Big Boy to be scrapped. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
6/26/1947 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 8:35:54 PM |
| Location: |
Laramie, WY |
| Author: |
J.H.Conant |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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427 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
Union Pacific 4000 roars through Dale Creek with 79 cars headed east as the engineer waves to the camera near mid-day. Its August, 1948, and 4000 is making 50 miles per hour on its journey. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1948 Upload Date: 9/19/2021 1:58:31 PM |
| Location: |
Dale Creek, WY |
| Author: |
R.H.Kindig |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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236 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Doubleheader Big Boys |
| Description: |
Big Boys 4018 and 4000 drag a 95 car train up the grade halfway between Buford and the summit. The 4018 is likely on the train as an engine move, transferrign the engine back to Laramie for another eastbound train. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/1949 Upload Date: 7/18/2022 12:16:18 AM |
| Location: |
Buford, WY |
| Author: |
R.H.Kindig |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4018(4-8-8-4) UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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329 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Coaling UP 4000 |
| Description: |
Big Boy 4000 idles at the coaling tower at Laramie on May 28, 1950. UP 4000 was the first Big Boy built, recieved its last repairs in 1957, and was the third Big Boy to be scrapped. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
5/28/1950 Upload Date: 7/5/2022 12:03:18 AM |
| Location: |
Laramie, WY |
| Author: |
R.H.Kindig |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
4000 idles in the yard in Cheyenne. 4000 only has 5 years left in service. Big Boy would be stored as of 1958, and would finally be scrapped in late 1961. For now, it still has some years of service left. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
10/9/1953 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 8:46:37 PM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
| Author: |
C.T.Felstead |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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162 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Big Boys at Laramie |
| Description: |
Several Big Boys are parked at the coal tower in Laramie. At least three are visible in this shot, taken in October, 1955. The hoppers and gondolas on the tracks at right are for inbound bituminous Wyoming coal and outbound ash and cinders respectively. Behind the servicing tracks are the roundhouse and turntable. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
10/19/1955 Upload Date: 9/19/2021 2:52:09 PM |
| Location: |
Laramie, WY |
| Author: |
David Martindell |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) UP 4003(4-8-8-4) |
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206 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
4000 Rolling Eastbound |
| Description: |
Big Boy 4000 thunders through LaSalle with an eastbound freight extra. The train will arrive in Denver shortly, having departed North Platte or Omaha likely the previous day. Today, LaSalle is still a busy spot on the UP, with trains to and from Denver rolling through daily. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1956 Upload Date: 7/19/2022 12:18:14 AM |
| Location: |
LaSalle, CO |
| Author: |
David Martindell |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP #4000 |
| Description: |
Big Boy eastbound at Dale, WY. Scanned with an Epson V550 from a 35mm slide, brand is unknown. |
| Photo Date: |
10/2/1956 Upload Date: 8/7/2016 9:20:00 PM |
| Location: |
Dale, WY |
| Author: |
Unknown/Terry Wegmann Collection/Paul Frantz Collection |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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2121 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Big Boy Outbound |
| Description: |
4000 leads a train through the yard in Cheyenne. UP 4000 only has 2 years left in service. Big Boy would be stored as of 1958, and would finally be scrapped in late 1961. For now, it still has some years of service left. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
11/5/1956 Upload Date: 7/3/2022 2:02:42 AM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
| Author: |
Stan Kistler |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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147 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4-8-8-4 #4000 |
| Description: |
Fairly nice b&w photo of the massive Alco built 4-8-8-4 Big Boy. No date or location was given for the photo. The photo is from the Bob Lorenz collection. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1960 Upload Date: 12/27/2018 6:24:34 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, WY |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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1054 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
UP 4000 sits in storage in Cheyenne. Time is running out for the original Big Boy. The photo date is September 16, 1961, and 4000 will be marked scrapped in November. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
9/16/1961 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 7:30:53 PM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
| Author: |
R.H.Kindig |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
212 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4000 |
| Description: |
Workmen cut the bell from UP 4000 sometime in October, 1961. Big Boy has 1 month left. The number plate is already gone, and the piston pins have been cut for the dead-head move from Green River. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1961 Upload Date: 5/28/2021 8:43:51 PM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
| Author: |
J.L.Ehernberger |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4000(4-8-8-4) |
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541 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Smithsonian models |
| Description: |
These models of notable steam engines were in the railroad exhibit at the Smithsonian. Its a pretty comprehensive selection for a small sample of American steam power. |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/1976 Upload Date: 5/4/2016 4:10:40 AM |
| Location: |
Washington DC, DC |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Model,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
NYC 5205(4-6-4) ACL 1805(4-8-4) NKP 779(2-8-4) UP 4000(4-8-8-4) NW 244(0-8-0) |
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2162 Comments: 1 |
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