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Chicago....July of ‘19. Absolutely awesome to stand next to....

There was a period of a few weeks (months?) when the Big Boy ran without a diesel helper. What changes were made to allow that. And, why was the diesel put back on? Thanks

I understand the need for the DIESEL/ ELECTRIC, but isn't that just more wear and tear on BIG BOY?

Nice to see Ted still involved with the program!

A nice attachment to actually "waking-up" the engine. Any thoughts about what these guys do in the cab??

Great video! I have a few questions if you know the answers. I am assuming that the tags hung on the flag are the tags for the various crew members who are working on the engine and once they have finished their task the tag is removed? Also, the gentleman who is "oiling" the various parts of the engine is doing so? Thanks and this is a great video.

Boring video compared to others during this tour.

Hey, it was great! No problems that I saw and besides, you cannot be that short. I'm 5'4 and you are probably taller! "-). The problem with "The Boss" coming out for a photo op was glaring. Firstly it was to see if the $1.0+ million they put into Big Boy is worth the investment and the expense to the SHAREHOLDERS and secondly, it was to find out how the old girl WORKS! It is one thing to run a railroad company but quite another NOT to know the workings of your most important and BIGGEST non-commercial money maker. I know the guy was a brakeman way back when, but when the Engineers have to SHOW the gent how his ASSET works, it shows his decided LACK of knowledge of the company's showpiece! Great filming and many thanks!

Photo run😅

Really? I thought he was going to go for a real cab ride between display locations or water stops. Three mph back and forth in the yard? How lame. If this had been either Robert or Graham Claytor, or even Wick Moorman, who were all fully steam-qualified engineers, they would have shown up in full work wear, with well-worn engineer's gloves, and told Ed, "I've got this", and run the train at speed between display stops. Difference between a real railroader and a bean counter as CEO. But thanks for letting the rest of us enjoy the Beast.

This is the perks of owning a railroad. Getting to play with big toys.

Как живой,он дышит😊💯💥💪👍

Mr. Vena can well see that Union Pacific's investment is certainly the PRIDE of railroading. You just can't buy that kind of publicity.

Doesn’t look like he rode it too long.

Taken on the 65th anniversary of the day the last Big Boy pulled a revenue train in 1959

4014 sweats power standing still. What a machine.

The Big Boys are big and powerful!

Truly amazing a moment to steam power ! It doesn’t get any better than this !

12:12

I hope the boss appreciates the Big Boy as much as all of us do! I have seen her up close in Manhattan, Kansas and Houston. Maybe Cheyenne someday. 🙂

Is the 1983 controlled form the cab of 4014 or does it have its own crew?

Great vidio good looks at 4014.😊

I hate to burst all of your bubbles, but look this up on CZcams "Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4014 Steam Engine in Feather River Canyon with bridges" That video was shot on July 11th, and guess what, the Diesel was back. Don't know why, but there it is. Either the electronic package that was stashed in the tender failed or malfunctioned, or the Diesel is need for help with braking after all. I will find out when it returns to Cheyenne, since I live here.

think of the shear power. thank u for restoring 💪🚂🇺🇸

ohh I just love it

Great video

will be sacramento this weekend

Great song choice 👍

Excellent video my friends awesome like 👍🏻 Greeting 👋🏻

What do the dynamos do?

I LOVE LOVE locomotives and I’m eagerly waiting to see the amazing machine in Roseville, CA I CANNOT WAIT. Idc how hot it is I have to see this

The algorithm is weird. This is only the second new Big Boy video I've seen since that incident in which it helped a stalled freight train last year (the first one, just moments before clicking on this one, I couldn't comment on due to that pesky Made for Kids label). Now my itch has been scratched.

4015 needs a BATH.

Didn’t realize they had #838

Great captures. You don't see this being done from beginning to end all too often.

Il desiderio che mi porto dentro sin da quando ero piccolo era e' lo e' ancora di piu' di fare il macchinista di queste macchine meravigliose , capolavoro. dell'ingegno umano, ora vedere queste locomotive mi viene da piangere ,osservo i macchinisti con quanta disinvoltura armeggiano intorno .😢😢😢

How come no diesel? Ever since I heard the arguments on why they always had a diesel, it makes so much sense.

I only missed seeing this be a few days.😢 I went from Cody through Rawlins to Glenwood Springs Colorado on the 28th.

Both Shays were operated on the Museum's Loop track for several years.

Thanks for sharing!

Siete fortunati voi Americani

What time is BB leaving slc tomorrow ?

And it looks so. Great and Including the engine4014❤🚂🚂

Pretty awesome. As an "Original Transcon RR" enthusiast, this area reminds one of a photo A.J. Russell took in 1868, approx., showing Dan Casement, Cornelius Bushnell, his daughter, etc., while UP was being built. Russell's photos can be found on OMCA site, are quite remarkable, upon navigating past their intro page. Another rephotography opportunity is at Green River, where A.J. exposed several wet plates of Jack Casement and his guys building the permanent bridge there. THAT photo was published in Frank Leslie's magazine, revealing Russell's rise as one of the first "Photo-journalists" of his day....quite remarkable, given those times of Manifest Destiny, and limits of the technology of the era. Thanks for the video. Subscribed.😇

Ah yes...the ever present Rawlins wind.

What a beauty! I would expect to see it pulling an intermodal train, maybe a bulk, heavy or automotive train. It has the power to do it, we already saw the Challenger pulling an intermodal with power and even with the 844, why wouldn't this beauty do it?

That is the way she should be seen!

Very best maintenance/support video to date. Helps to show just what it takes to keep the beast operating properly. Thanks!

Am I missing the BIG BOY logo on the front of the boiler? I plan on making it to Chi Town this September to check her out. Happy 4th to everyone and may God bless our country👍🏿

Big 1! Am I dreaming??