UP 4003 rests between runs in the yard at Laramie. The massive 4000-series beast was one of the largest locomotives in the world, with an overall length of 133 feet and a tractive effort of 135,375 pounds. The 4003 would become the second-to-last Big Boy scrapped, being cut up on May 31, 1963. Obtained from Union Pacific Steam: Big Boy Portraits (Bush, Ehernberger) |
Date:
9/18/1958 |
Location:
Laramie, WY Map |
Views:
155 |
Collection Of:
Lucas Connor |
Locomotives: |
Author: J.L.Ehernberger
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Picture Categories: Yard,Steam,Action |
This picture is part of album: Union Pacific Big Boys |