A Thread For Ray::::::::::

[Ducati Boy]

Indeed a real powerhouse!! Anyone feel like giving us some impressive performance figures, whatsay you D4th??

[34053]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Ian.

PW

[Dan4th]

Ye Wiki::::::::::::::::

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_3985

I know she was capable of high speeds,
but like the Big-Boy, hauling huge loads
up steep grades was more important....

Can't seem to find many figgers beyond
what's in that Wiki, though.......

Danf.

[Blue_2]

There was a OO Big Boy for sale in Monk Bar model shop in York when I popped in on Saturday. The cry of "Jeebus" just about covered it, and that was before I saw the price tag!

[Ducati Boy]

Thanks D4th, a mighty machine indeed.

[MOD]

These huge locos are an awesome sight.

This 3985 Challenger is pulling the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus wagons and passengers cars and a freight train. It has some help with the braking as evidenced by the diesel behind the 2 'presumably' oil tenders?

3985 Challenger spec:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_3985



Big Boys spec:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_Big_Boy



I just might have to buy one of those Pentrex DVDs

Mod

[Xplumberlives]

I would love to see one of those monsters in action!

[MOD]

I just might have to buy one of those Pentrex DVDs
Mod

I just bought Big Boy Combo #1 and #2.

(The Big Boys could pull a train - on the level - 5.5 miles long!!!!!)

Mod