It's Steamy Sunday here on the Blog! I am still back in the archives. Today's image is from a trip to Nebraska a few years back. This is a Big Boy that is on display in Omaha. It is one of 20 that were built and operated between 1941 and 1959. It is on display in Kenefick Park named for a former Union Pacific President, John C Kenefick. He had a dream for 2 of the largest locomotives to be perched overlooking Omaha and in 2005 this became a reality. 4023 is partnered with diesel locomotive Centennial 6900. If you enter Omaha on I-80 from the east, you can see them above you in the park.
That is certainly a big boy! Didn't work very long, only 18 years
ReplyDeleteYes, as big as they were could only operate in certain areas and developed fairly late in the game.
DeleteNice shot. I've been to this park once, back in 2010. It's a very nice setup with the two locomotives.
ReplyDeleteYes, I thought it was very well done. Thanks Tom
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