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Perplexity demonstrates Computer-built live SVG model of Big Boy No. 4014

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Perplexity demonstrated a live isometric SVG model of Big Boy No. 4014 that AskPerplexity says was built by Computer, with its own renderer and a seven-step operating sequence from a cold boiler to 60 mph. The demonstration is available at big-boy-4014.pplx.app. AskPerplexity describes the locomotive as the world’s largest operating steam locomotive and says the model contains 1,324 parts and 15,312 convex faces, using Union Pacific’s published figures. Aravind Srinivas shared the demonstration with the comment, “Big Boy rendered by Computer.”

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  1. Computer renders Big Boy No. 4014 as a live SVG model

    Aravind Srinivas shared AskPerplexity’s demonstration with the comment, “Big Boy rendered by Computer.” AskPerplexity says Computer built Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, as a live isometric SVG with its own renderer, 1,324 parts, 15,312 convex faces, and a 7-step operating sequence from cold boiler to 60 mph, using Union Pacific’s published figures. Try it: http://big-boy-4014.pplx.app

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