UP Big Boy - Sherman Hill Route?

austinman

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Hello everyone, I was wondering if their is a route that has Sherman Summit mountain pass?

In history, the Big Boy were known to be able to pull 5 miles of loaded freight cars over Sherman Hill which is the steepest grade in the Union Pacific railroad.
I was wondering if their was a route like this so I could take the Big Boy for a spin if you know what I mean :D

Until then you can watch this cool video of the Big Boys in action, these are honestly my favorite trains of all time.... So majestic and powerful!


2:09 is the Big Boys
3:21 is Sherman Hill in case you need a visual
 
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:wave:austinman: I too like the Big Boys..Just wanted to show you this Pic on my route..
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:wave:austinman: I too like the Big Boys..Just wanted to show you this Pic on my route..
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:) God I just love their power
Have you ever seen 4 diesels going up Sherman Hill? poor things getting their engines a great workout xD
 
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