Last of the Giants

Last of the Giants

History, Documentary • 1959

A Union Pacific production outlining the Big Boy locomotive and the history of the last great steam engine to rule the rails

Overview

A Union Pacific production outlining the Big Boy locomotive and the history of the last great steam engine to rule the rails

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