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Big Boy

Coverage of Big Boy in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 28 · 13:43 UTCMost recent: Jun 28 · 13:43 UTC
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transcontinental railroadtopic1Steamtown National Historic Siteplace1Scrantonplace1Pennsylvaniaplace1David Pogueperson1
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  • TECHNOLOGYJun 28 · 13:43 UTCCBS NEWS
    How trains drove American history

    The transcontinental railroad transformed American transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, and time perception. Correspondent David Pogue explores Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa., highlighting Big Boy, the world's largest functioning steam train, to illustrate trains' role in shaping America.