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Perplexity Computer builds a live SVG model of Union Pacific Big Boy 4014

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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says Perplexity's Computer built a live isometric SVG model of Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive.

Srinivas says the model has 1,324 parts and 15,312 convex faces, based on Union Pacific's published figures, and includes its own renderer.

The model runs a seven-step sequence from a cold boiler to 60 mph, according to Srinivas's post on X.

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    Perplexity Computer builds an interactive Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive model

    AIPerplexity's Aravind Srinivas says Computer built a live isometric SVG model of Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive. The model has 1,324 parts and 15,312 convex faces, based on Union Pacific's published figures, and runs a 7-step sequence from cold boiler to 60 mph.

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