How a Steam Locomotive Works (Union Pacific "Big Boy")

A thorough examination of a steam locomotive, using the mighty Union Pacific Big Boy as our example. CREDITS Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing:...

36 min - Cars, Planes & Trains - Animagraffs

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