Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steamed through my town today...

[Bugatti Fan]

Kurt.   When I was an engineering apprentice back in the 60's the picture of your dad reminded me of the short American made films the technical college I attended showed about working lathes and milling machines.

The machinist in the films was wearing a 'Casey Jones' style cap like your dad's.

Those old style engineers caps I guess must be long gone, replaced by the ubiquitous new style baseball cap. Don't know if anyone makes retro engineers caps or old style baseball caps.

The Big Boy is certainly the most impressive heavy steam locomotive ever built. It would be fantastic to have one over here in the UK to put on display with our Mallard and Evening Star locomotives.

Edited September 13, 2024 by Bugatti Fan

[Mike C]

I just came across this video about the Big Boy from Jay Leno's Garage. I haven't watched it yet.

 

 

Edited October 1, 2024 by Mike C

[Jerry Meeuwse]

It's going to be stopping in Ft.Worth Thursday the 10th of October 2024. Not sure how long of a stop but going to go check it out and bring my tripod and big camera.