Last of the Giants 1959
A Union Pacific production outlining the Big Boy locomotive and the history of the last great steam engine to rule the rails
A Union Pacific production outlining the Big Boy locomotive and the history of the last great steam engine to rule the rails
GETTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT presented by the SAFETY AND COURTESY DEPARTMENT OF UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
The sory of the railroad's roll in getting beef to your local market
Union Pacific paid tribute to its Big Boys in a publicity film that has become a sought-out collector"s item for rail enthusiasts worldwide. You"ll see the evolution of UP steam power from 4-6-0s to the development of the articulated locomotive. Then you"ll meet the Big Boys and watch as they are serviced, rebuilt, and run. Trackside and cab shots feature these mighty 4-8-8-4s pulling long freights over Wyoming"s Sherman Hill during their last years in service. This classic film is one you"ll enjoy watching again and again.