What was the most powerful steam locomotive ever built?
It appears that the C&O Allegheny Class 2–6–6–6 locomotive was the most powerful ever built.
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The Union Pacific locomotive, known as Big Boy 4014, is the largest locomotive ever constructed. It just rolled in to Southern California after a massive restoration project.
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