Big Boy Combo Part 1-Train DVD

Last of the Giants (23 Minutes)Union Pacific paid tribute to its Big Boys in a publicity film that has become a sought-out collector痴 item for rail enthusiasts worldwide. You値l see the evolution of UP steam power from 4-6-0s to the development of the articulated locomotive. Then you値l 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痴 Sherman Hill during their last years in service. This classic film is one you値l enjoy watching again and again.

Last of the Giants Volume 2: The Cheyenne Shops (1 Hour)Cheyenne was a bustling hub for UP steam in the 1950s. It痴 where the Big Boys were based during their last years of operation powering freights over Sherman Hill to Laramie. In Volume 2, you値l go on a tour of the coal chute and servicing areas, take a spin on the turntable that served the 48-stall roundhouse, and visit the backshop where the Big Boys were rebuilt. You値l hear the stories of the men who once worked on these famous locomotives and will learn about the operational layout and design of the Cheyenne yards as they were in the late 1950s. The footage used in this production was shot by UP cameramen over a 3 year period, with updated material added by Pentrex in 1993. It痴 an unforgettable visit!