Watch the Retired ‘Big Boy’ Steam Train Rescue a Stalled Freight Train in Nebraska

The Drive ^ | 10 July 2023 | LEWIN DAY

[flaglady47]

I am totally impressed; a massive locomotive; a blast from the past; what a mighty machine! Watch the video at the link; be patient. It’s worth it just to watch this magnificent piece of machinery built by our ingenious builders in days of yore.
Not to make a comparison, but I will. Trump is a builder of the same ilk. Taking an idea, a concept, and running with it to create magnificent edifices that will last just like this steam engine has for many years to come. Just a thought.

[tomkat]

Thank you for that - very informative and appreciated :-)

[griffin]

WOW. Very cool.

[Olog-hai]

Well, wooden ties were usually treated with creosote, which has fire retardant properties; the concern with coal cinders was being carried away on the wind and setting brush and grass on fire.

[fella]

Sounds like the last days of the Taggart R.R.

[Repeal The 17th]

Our father’s magic carpet made of steel.
This train’s got the disappearing railroad blues.

[Albion Wilde]

What a magnificent piece of machinery. Those were the days. Love that sound from my distant childhood of the train going over the overpass near my babysitter’s house.

[Let's Roll]

Love the lyrics. My favorite line is:

And the sons of Pullman porters, and the sons of engineers
Ride their fathers’ magic carpet made of steel.

[FrankRizzo890]

Some days you just need brute strength.

[Ezekiel]

Willie along with the rest of the Highwaymen flew right off the rails with this live performance.

Good Morning, America! How are ya?!

[Yardstick]

I like that one too. Lots of great imagery in that song.

[ABN 505]

I remember “Big Boy” when it was at the Steam town museum in Vermont. I would go up there with my kids almost every year. What a disapointment when they moved to PA.