These incredible programs capture the mystique, power and sheer mass of Union Pacific's famous 4-8-8-4 Big Boy in grand fashion.
Part 2. You'll enjoy two more great programs. The writer and director of a Union Pacific publicity film shares the challenges his camera crews faced - such as pacing sequences and cab rides - while filming the movie. You'll also get a sense of what it was like to run a Big Boy up Sherman Hill. Big Boys on TV is a 1950s NBC Lucky Strike Theater drama about the life of a Big Boy engineer that includes some exciting in-cab footage. It even includes vintage commercials that aired with the program. Great family viewing! Color and B&W, 2 hr. 20 min.
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