Big Boy is 133 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds, requiring a “hinged” frame to help it get around curves.

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GREELEY, Colo. — The world's largest steam engine is back in Colorado. Union Pacific will bring Big Boy No. 4014 to Greeley from Tuesday to Wednesday, as part of a limited autumn excursion. The tour ...

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