Tag Archives: Steam locomotive

Engine 639 – Nickel Plate Railroad

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Engine 639 Nickel Plate Railroad This locomotive is from the Nickel Plate Road, Number 639, Class H-6E, a 2-8-2 type. It was built in 1923 by the Lima Locomotive Works. It is currently displayed on the north end of Miller … Continue reading →

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Union Pacific “Big Boy” and Southern Pacific “Cab Forwards” (with Video )

Posted on March 4, 2010 by

Cab Forwards Amazing American Cab Forward Steam Loco Souther Pacific Cab Forward Locomotive Southern Pacific Cab Forward Locomotive The best known example of the cab-forward design in the United States, the Southern Pacific Cab-Forward (also known as “Cab-in-fronts”) placed the … Continue reading →

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Hi-Ball UP Challenger No. 3985@70mph (watch the video)

Posted on February 28, 2010 by

Hi-Ball UP Challenger No. 3985@70mph (watch the video) 7Oct2003 Hi-Ball UP#3985@70mph Pacing UP 3985 Challenger in Iowa Challenger No. 3985 The History of the Challengers Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985 was designed by Union Pacific and built in 1943 by … Continue reading →

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