Big Boy to return to steam

[Garfield]

Great news! Union Pacific have announced they've taken back ownership of Big Boy 4014 and intend to return it to steam within the next five years:

 

http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/mechanical/locomotives/up-a-return-to-steam-for-big-boy-4014.html

[UP6936]

Wow, that is one huge loco! Even half that would be massive in britain or ireland. Maybe IE will be inspired to return maedb to the mainline...

[BosKonay]

Wow. Designed to pull 4000 ton trains at 60mph!

[Dave]

I love the American Big Boys, monster loco. Just goes to show the power of steam.

[jhb171achill]

Yes, "Maedb" would be something else, wouldn't it! Back on the Cork line, with 20 assorted Bredins and wooden coaches behind it..... (or 20 pocket wagons!)