Big Boy heading east
Jun 7, 2023 21:45:35 #
2buckskin
Loc: Wyoming
The Big Boy heading to Omaha for college baseball world series, left Cheyenne WY this morning. Went east then up the dark side to Gering NE for the night. The 1st picture it is coming into Hillsdale WY, and the 2nd it stopped in Albin WY for public viewing.
Jun 7, 2023 22:15:56 #
Jun 7, 2023 22:48:43 #
Nice!! I really like the second photo!!
Dodie
Dodie
Jun 8, 2023 08:40:25 #
Jun 8, 2023 09:48:27 #
She is a beauty!! Was able to photograph Big Boy for two days while in Ogden, UT and returning to Wyoming!! Crowds were in the thousands and from all over the world!! 
Jun 8, 2023 09:50:00 #
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Jun 8, 2023 14:06:03 #
Can you imagine not expecting that beautiful (and huge) locomotive, and just happening upon it while out for a ride? Many years ago, while driving cross country, we stopped an the Cheyenne yard, and happened upon a smokebox staring at us through the window. In addition to the contents of the roundhouse, there were multiple gas turbine units in the yard, awaiting scrapping. That was back when access to a yard was much easier.
Jun 8, 2023 19:30:12 #
2buckskin
Loc: Wyoming
DougS wrote:
That is a beautiful, and interesting beast of a machine!
Yes it is thanks for looking
Jun 8, 2023 19:30:29 #
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Jun 8, 2023 19:32:20 #
2buckskin
Loc: Wyoming
jederick wrote:
She is a beauty!! Was able to photograph Big Boy for two days while in Ogden, UT and returning to Wyoming!! Crowds were in the thousands and from all over the world!!
It does attract the crowds, Albin WY's population at least quadrupled yesterday!!
Jun 8, 2023 19:32:39 #
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Jun 8, 2023 19:38:44 #
2buckskin
Loc: Wyoming
AnotherBob wrote:
Can you imagine not expecting that beautiful (and huge) locomotive, and just happening upon it while out for a ride? Many years ago, while driving cross country, we stopped an the Cheyenne yard, and happened upon a smokebox staring at us through the window. In addition to the contents of the roundhouse, there were multiple gas turbine units in the yard, awaiting scrapping. That was back when access to a yard was much easier.
Yes it has changed a lot, I am a retired UPRR employee and back 10 years ago anyone could go and get a personalized tour of the steam shop and round house just by asking. Liability issues, some people being out to get into the deep pockets of the railroads and lawyers have ruined a great experience for the public.
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