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Author:  Joshua K. Blay [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Best Big Boy Book?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!

I spent some time visiting with 4012 this past Friday and after buying the wonderful book on the Daylight 4-8-4s, I was wondering what others might suggest the best book(s) on the "four-thousands" might be?

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season,

Joshua

Author:  Howard P. [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Best Big Boy Book?

Probably the one UP expert Bill Kratville did in the 1969-70 era, called "Big Boy" (catchy title, eh?). This came in two flavors that I recall, hard and soft-cover. Don't know how "rare" it is; try the usual search stuff.

This book had details about everything, including the attempt to burn oil in a few of the 4000s after WW2.

Howard P.

Author:  ray dewley [ Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Best Big Boy Book?

I"ll second that Kratville Book!!!! Has a nice full side fold out picture. I don't know how many time I've opened mine over the years. It includes the rail line schematic map form Ogden to Wahsatch. I would recommend it!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Boy-William-W ... B0006EA7RQ

its a steal!!!

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