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re: Railfans of the OT... Union Pacific bringing steam locomotive "Big Boy" 4014 to Louisiana
Posted on 8/10/21 at 8:19 pm to FAP SAM
Posted on 8/10/21 at 8:19 pm to FAP SAM
Steam locomotives are amazing machines. They are massive. They are beautiful in a way you can understand— meaning you can see how they work. Everything is purely mechanical so it makes sense - no electronics.
And they seem alive. A steam locomotive huffs and puffs rhythmically- as if it were breathing.
Absolutely go see it close up while it’s under steam. You won’t forget it.
And they seem alive. A steam locomotive huffs and puffs rhythmically- as if it were breathing.
Absolutely go see it close up while it’s under steam. You won’t forget it.
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Posted on 8/20/21 at 8:51 am to SpringBokCock
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Steam locomotives are amazing machines. They are massive. They are beautiful in a way you can understand— meaning you can see how they work. Everything is purely mechanical so it makes sense - no electronics.
And they seem alive. A steam locomotive huffs and puffs rhythmically- as if it were breathing.
Absolutely go see it close up while it’s under steam. You won’t forget it.
This. They are marvels of 20th century engineering. Especially the giant articulated ones, and the beautiful 4-8-4's that used to haul arse with passenger trains.
Take a listen to O Winston Link's sound recordings of N&W steam from back in the 50's, when steamers were gradually being phased out. They will give you chills.
O. Winston Link Thunder on the Blue Ridge
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