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Hall
11th February 2018, 08:32 PM
https://youtu.be/s28kttOk51E
Train just goes on and on. Diesel was only there for braking.
Cheers Hall

cuppabillytea
11th February 2018, 08:46 PM
They call that engine a "Big Boy". Wonder why. It's a shame the bloody chopper drowned out the sound of it.

drivesafe
11th February 2018, 08:56 PM
Hi Cuppa, that was a Challenger Steam Loco. a 4-6-6-4

After 60+ years since the last big Boy was in steam, one of the Big Boys is not yet back in steam, but will be soon, they are a 4-8-8-4.

The Challenger class were the small brother to the Big Boy.

Ironically, Barnum and Bailey had their last show a few weeks back.

cuppabillytea
12th February 2018, 10:02 PM
Hi Cuppa, that was a Challenger Steam Loco. a 4-6-6-4

After 60+ years since the last big Boy was in steam, one of the Big Boys is not yet back in steam, but will be soon, they are a 4-8-8-4.

The Challenger class were the small brother to the Big Boy.

Ironically, Barnum and Bailey had their last show a few weeks back.
Thanks for that. I didn't know Big Boy had a little brother. I should have twigged at the wheel configuration, but I didn't stop to count.