Photo: The 'Big Boy' Trains

Why these immense steam locomotives made their mark on history and how they continue to inspire.

It's hard not to notice the "Big Boy" steam locomotive at 600 tons and 7,000 horse power. Okay, so we never saw the beast in person but the power of the engineering wonder caught our eye on Facebook. The Museum of Transportation says the following of the "Big Boy:" The ultimate in articulated steam locomotive design was reached with the aptly named 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy.” This was a 1941 design also from Alco. During the next three years, 25 of these immense locomotives were constructed, and they were the ...largest successful conventional type steam locomotives ever built. At more than 130 feet in length, and over 16 – ½ feet in height, and along with the tender weighed in at 600 tons, and developing no less than 7,000 hp, the “Big Boy” was an…

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Photo: Easter Bunnies Hop Into Hospital

Babies born this week at St. Anthony's Medical Center received bunny ears.

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Photo of the Day: Legendary Locomotive Graces Kirkwood Tracks

The Union Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 844 rolled through Kirkwood Tuesday during a trip to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Thank you to Kirkwood Patcher Cecilia Henriksen Thurman for sharing this marvelous image on Kirkwood Patch Facebook. If you enjoy taking photos, we would be honored to showcase your work. You can post photos to our Neighborhood Gallery (see How to Post a Photo on Patch), or to Kirkwood Patch Facebook.

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Photo of the Day: Sunset Over Downtown Kirkwood

A look at user-submitted, editor-taken or social media-scoured snapshots of Kirkwood.

I couldn't help but park my car in Downtown Kirkwood the other day to enjoy this sunset. Luckily I had a camera phone to capture the moment. Have you taken any pictures around our beautiful city? Upload them here.

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Carola Gloyd

8:45 am on Monday, February 27, 2012

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Photo of the Day: Are You My Mother?

A look at user-submitted, editor-taken or social media-scoured snapshots of Kirkwood.

The question came to mind the other day during a drive down Peeke Avenue. Seeing this backhoe atop a dirt pile, I was reminded of one of my favorite books, Are You My Mother? This backhoe, or what author and illustrator P. D. Eastman would call a "snort," is helping in the the construction of a custom built home at 135 Peeke Ave. The home is estimated to be completed in May and will be priced at $625,000, according to custom home builders Kingbridge Homes. Have you taken any fun shots around our beautiful city? Upload them here.

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Photo of the Day: Motorcycles Line Up for Love in Kirkwood

Facebook fans can't stop talking about this photo from Doc's Harley-Davidson.

Doc's Harley-Davidson celebrated Valentine's Day in Kirkwood with a little motorcycle fun this morning. Jon Sykes, MotorClothes Manager, and Dave Vincent, Building Operations, got up early to arrange inventory into a giant heart. Now fans of the dealership can't stop showing their love for the employees' efforts. Since the store posted this photo to its Facebook page four hours ago, the picture has garnered 138 Likes, 20 Comments and 40 Shares. Editor's Note: Doc's Harley-Davidson is one of the dozens of Kirkwood businesses we've Liked on Kirkwood Patch Facebook. Be sure to Like our page and help us stay up-to-date on everything Kirkwood.

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