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Big Boy Locomotive Rolls Through Kansas | Wichita News
The Big Boy steam locomotive—a 1.2-million-pound, 100-foot-long American industrial giant—rolled into Salina, Kansas, Thursday night, kicking off a weekend tour across the state. After a dramatic arrival from Topeka, it’ll head to Wilson and Hays, with a full-day public display in Hays on Saturday. Built in the 1940s, this rare locomotive is a living piece of history, showcasing the raw power and engineering of a bygone era. Keep your distance—25 feet minimum—and don’t miss its final public stop in Grainfield before it departs Sharon Springs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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