Boise's Big Mike
Before the big move. Photo Credit: www.waymarking.com
Big Mike, a Union Pacific #2295 Mikado steam engine, was donated by Union Pacific to the City of Boise on Nov. 14, 1959 and moved to Julia Davis Park. It has been in Julia Davis Park for over 28 years. These were called the Mikado class locomotives because they were made for the Japanese in the 20's.
IRH crew 'building' the trailer around Big Mike. Photo Credit: Shawn Raecke / Idaho Statesman
Almost ready! Photo Credit: Shawn Raecke / Idaho
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All set up, and ready to go to a new home. Photo Credit: Shawn Raecke / Idaho Statesman