AWAKENING A 100-TON BEAST: 1907 Steam Wrecking Crane!

Watch history roar back to life as the Nevada Northern Railway (NNRY) fires up its legendary 100-ton, coal-fired Steam Wrecking Crane "A"! 🚂💨 Built in 1907 by Industrial Works of Bay City, Michigan, this incredible machine was the ultimate heavy-lifter of the railroad world. Weighing in with a massive 100-ton lifting capacity, it was originally used to clear derailed trains, re-rail massive locomotives, and handle the heaviest jobs out on the line. Crane A even traveled with its own dedicated "wreck train," acting as the railroad’s heavy-duty emergency responder for nearly a century. Today, it stands as one of the last operational coal-fired, steam-powered wrecking cranes in all of North America! In this video, we get an up-close look at the incredible engineering, raw power, and roaring steam pressure it takes to operate this 115+ year-old mechanical giant. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more incredible steam-era railroad history! 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an upload! 📍 Filmed at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely, Nevada. Learn more about Crane 'A' and the museum here: https://nnry.com/ #SteamTrain #RailroadHistory #NNRY #NevadaNorthernRailway #SteamCrane #HeavyMachinery #Trains #Railfans #HistoricTrains