The video shows the construction of the 3101 4-8-4 steam engine constructed in Montreal in 1928. This was reported as the most powerful engine in the Empire at 3,685 hp.
Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NcbTXlMSCwk
Sometimes the way things go around amazes me. This came in my E-mail today. … http://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/watch-a-4000hp-locomotive-get-built-by-hand-in-1928-absolutely-amazing-video/
Most impressive. Thanks for sharing. Thats when we had it all together.
Thanks for that, Todd.
And just for the record - to show that not ALL has been forgotten after all - these are currently ongoing in UK as I write this, LNER P2 Mikado ‘The Unknown Warrior’ [#45551].
http://www.rail.co.uk/rail-news/2014/april-2014-a-big-month-for-new-build-steam-locomotive-projects/
6880 Betton Grange
3MT 82045
2007 Prince of Wales
2013 Prince George
45551 The Unknown Warrior
GCR 567
2999 Lady of Legend
1014 County of Glamorgan
4709
32424 Beachy Head
72010 Hengist
2MT 84030
60163 Tornado
61662 Manchester United
2001 Cock o’the North
F5 789
Worsdell G5
GWR steam railmotor
tac
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