Big Boy 4023 is Getting Ready to Move to it's New Home in Omaha
Photos by John Bush and Mike Connor
100 ton capacity crane in place to position beams alongside loco for placement on road axles. |
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4023's tender raised as preparations continue for placement of road wheel assemblies beneath beams. |
4023 raised approx. 24" by simultaneous-pressure hydraulic jacks, operated in unison from power "manifold." |
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When raised further, front truck will be rolled forward, moved separately with tender truck. |
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Engine raised in preparation for installation of road wheel |
Pilot truck removed. Both engine and tender pilot trucks now off-site |
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First two rows of three sets each will provide power movement. Rear wheels of each set are driven by two electric motors. |
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Loco has moved out of fenced area, heading to cross UPRR & BNSF main lines |
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Overall view of tender waiting to move and the 4023 approaching the dual UPRR main and BNSF main |
4023 moving toward tracks |
Tender follows pulled by a truck |
4023 moves over UPRR main, but has a problem with the BNSF |
A broken axle on the third bogey, as the 4023 sits on the BNSF main! |
OOps! Stay tuned for more photos as the BNSF main is closed |
More Photos of the 4023 Move in Omaha
March 12 and 13, 2005
Photos by John Bush and Mike Connor
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Mr Davidson and Mr Kennefick watch the move. |
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Turning a corner |
Wires and Traffic Signals Moved out of the way |
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Tender moves behind |
Another Corner |
Arrival at the Park access road |
Starting up the hill |
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assisted by dozers |
Push from the rear |
View from the top |
View from the Freeway as completed |