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A bit off from the original question, but it was claimed that a UP Big Boy could move a loaded train 5 miles long on level ground. Based on the typical 40 ft car of the era that would have been about 660 cars. Anyone know if it was actually tried, or was this claim based on theoretical calculations based on tractive effort, drawbar pull etc? Ron
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