the BIGBOY is getting prepared for its xmas tour of europe … the first country it will tour will be GERMANY where it will be known as the…
DAS GROBE MADCHEN
DAS GROBE MADCHEN
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Welcome back to the forum, peterjenkinson1956!
A Virginian 2-10-10-2 would also be an impressive, though older, beast. The LP cylinders were 4’ in diameter and had to be shipped separately.
Enjoy your trip!
There are already some Web sites – unfortunately, no few of them trolling – that discuss the visit of Wahsatch class 4014 to various parts of the British Isles. Intriguingly there is also discussion of the restoration of at least one of the surviving Alleghenies for similar service. I have not yet seen calls for a less-illogical option, construction of a replica B&O EM-1 (a comparatively small but unquestionably ‘choice’ 2-8-8-4) but I cannot think of much reason many typical fans wouldn’t be thrilled at the prospect.
Welcome back aboard peterjenkinson1956! Fishing for April fools? 
Wouldn’t “DAS GROBE MADCHEN” mean “The Big Girl”??
“Die Groẞe Mӓdchen” Hah! All this time I thought Iron Maiden was a rock band!
Welcome back, Peter! We all hope you stick around. We could use your humor.
John
Welcome back on board, peterjenkinson1956.
David
Jawohl! Oder einen Gnadige Frau Wahsatch! (Yes sir! Or a Madame Wahsatch!)
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I think if you translated “The Big Boy” into German, and then retranslated it literally into English, it would probably be something like:
“Thepersonwhoseemstobeverylargeandpossiblyayoungmale”
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I had the kit that came with Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range decals but also a 4 wheel pilot truck. 
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