Union Pacific 844 Highball Lodgepole

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  • čas přidán 30. 12. 2012
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    Thanks for watching my videos this year as a New Years Celebration this year end i submit this overlooked sequence from the fantastic last year of UP150 Express events from sea to shining sea. So open UP your libation of choice and enjoy as this one is NOT a cure for a hangover. As Ed Dickens makes the Big Boy whistle really sing. The Living Legend UP # 844 departs in pouring rain after service. The Union Pacific Railroad schedules regular visits of their steam engines in Lodgepole. www.lodgepolene.com/#blank
    Tucked in the southern Nebraska panhandle, Lodgepole is a friendly town of 318 persons with a strong sense of community. Founded in 1867, Lodgepole's history is tied to the development of the Union Pacific Railroad and early western pioneers.
    Lodgepole is located, on U.S. Hwy 30/385, 19 miles east of Sidney, and just three miles north of I-80 at exit 76. It is one of five towns in Cheyenne County. Lodgepole is 190 miles northeast of Denver, CO on I-80 & I-76; 121 miles southwest of Cheyenne, WY on I-80, 328 miles west of Lincoln, NE and 379 miles west of Omaha, NE.
    Lodgepole's population according to the 2010 Census is 318. Latitude 410902 / Longitude 1023826; Ground Elevation 1167.0 Lodgepole was founded in 1867, platted in 1884 and incorporated as an official town in 1901. The town was named Lodge Pole by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1867. In 1895 the postal department changed the name to the one word spelling of Lodgepole. The community's name is derived from the creek bearing the same name, stemming from when the Indians cut poles for teepees along it banks. It is the second oldest community in Cheyenne County. Interesting Facts Lodgepole is home to the 1987 Ford Bronco used to mark the Pony Express route from the east coast to the west coast. The Bronco was donated to the Lodgepole Depot Museum in 2010. Lodgepole is on the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express Route, the first transcontinental railroad (Union Pacific) and the first transcontinental highway; the Lincoln Highway aka US Hwy 30. Thanks for Watching and Subscribe or comment & Thumbs UP for more
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Komentáře • 72

  • @framfull
    @framfull Před 8 lety +33

    That whistle/horn must be the ultimate toy! Well in fact the whole train.

  • @FanRailer
    @FanRailer Před rokem +9

    It's nice hearing this whistle back on 4014.

    • @whiskerbiscuit6209
      @whiskerbiscuit6209 Před rokem +2

      I've seen that one in town before on its tour. Absolutely massive and astonishing

    • @justincollins8266
      @justincollins8266 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Bad news: stock whistle’s back on

  • @paulhoffman778
    @paulhoffman778 Před rokem +3

    Built with no technology, a ruler a brain and a pencil absolutely incredible.

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +3

    Up 844 blows it's currently whistle used for behing in UP 150th anniversary special

  • @susanlary6968
    @susanlary6968 Před 8 lety +6

    Skip, you gave me more reason to keep writing train songs about Ed and the 844...here comes one now, and "IT'S ALRIGHT!" Fabulous chase and camera work right from the get go when Ed said "844 ready to go!...over."

  • @bluesnake7511
    @bluesnake7511 Před 3 lety +3

    1:06 that whistle thur 1:28 is amazing

  • @michaelwood9922
    @michaelwood9922 Před 8 lety +8

    that gives me chills hearing i have always loved the 4000 class big boys and that is impressive with a steam fanatic

    • @JQNAH
      @JQNAH Před 3 lety +1

      that is, that is not a big boy

  • @kirinseti
    @kirinseti Před 11 lety +3

    Thanks again for your dedication, SkipW. And thanks again, UPSteam. Let's keep 'em rolling at full steam!

  • @theq4602
    @theq4602 Před 6 lety +9

    I sent this video to Greenpeace

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Up 844 está soprando o atualmente apito igual a voz do meu papai

  • @stevepummill5576
    @stevepummill5576 Před 10 lety +3

    Kudos to the U.P. Track Crew. Riding smooth.

  • @SkipW
    @SkipW  Před 11 lety

    All I want for Christmas & my fingers are crossed too.

  • @avidenaro6612
    @avidenaro6612 Před 11 lety +2

    I love it's whistle

  • @michaelglass4701
    @michaelglass4701 Před 8 lety +1

    BEAUTIFUL VIDEO

  • @PANRamalho
    @PANRamalho Před 5 lety +1

    In one word. Fantastic. I am sorry that in Portugal with so many steam locomotives and that they are no longer used especially with tourists and children so that they could see what it was like in the old days.

  • @fjbutch
    @fjbutch Před 11 lety +1

    The gruntiest whistle ever,,,,great vid....

  • @clocklvr
    @clocklvr Před 11 lety +1

    Love the old steam engines.

  • @challenger3989
    @challenger3989 Před 11 lety +1

    Great video - a Lodgepole legacy!

  • @ATSF1927
    @ATSF1927 Před 11 lety +2

    I did my steam era 1945 to 1953, then it became diesel era. These ole steamers don't have the traction for the power they really have. Great looking ALCo :-)

  • @MrSteamMad
    @MrSteamMad Před 11 lety +2

    Great to watch again Skip when is your next upload, All the best Barry

  • @tedcartwright3183
    @tedcartwright3183 Před 9 lety +5

    Did you notice how fast you were going ??
    Thanks so much for a great video !!!

  • @Zig68
    @Zig68 Před 15 dny

    Tres belles locomotive superbe$.

  • @SkipW
    @SkipW  Před 11 lety +1

    Ed Dickens as I recall

  • @gerardmeyer2118
    @gerardmeyer2118 Před 5 lety +1

    you certainly did a great job filming from a car.... the picture remains steady/stable all the way👍

  • @GuyBucktastik
    @GuyBucktastik Před 11 lety +1

    UP started to release their 2013 schedule. so far, CWS, and DP CFS.

  • @SkipW
    @SkipW  Před 11 lety

    somewhere i heard close to 14,000 miles in 2012

  • @melissajordan2166
    @melissajordan2166 Před 10 lety +2

    I love trains

  • @Howard1939
    @Howard1939 Před 11 lety +1

    Good video, never get tired of watching UP Steam..!
    Wondering how many miles UP put on the 844 during the year, what with trips over all the major routes in western U.S.A. & from north to south...???

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Up 844 across to texas 2 days

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Up 844 22nd march 2012

  • @rhettrobinson1361
    @rhettrobinson1361 Před 26 dny

    0:11 Union Pacific 844: (over radio) Union Pacific 844 calling musician, please announce that I’m ready to go by giving me a G major chord. I repeat I need a G major cord please, over.
    0:36 Union Pacific 844: (over radio) Union Pacific 844 calling musician, please serenade my departure from Lodgepole with your rendition of This Little Light of Mine. 844 out.

  • @Hitman4Hire237
    @Hitman4Hire237 Před 11 lety +1

    Which locomotive do you think is more awesome ? The Union Pacific Big Boy, the 3985 Challenger, 844, Southern Pacific 4449, or the Santa Fe 3751 ?

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Up 844 goes to Kansas Missouri Illinois & arkansas trips

  • @SkipW
    @SkipW  Před 11 lety

    Mabey 2014 or so, we will try to find out more at Cheyenne Depot Days May 19 & 20

  • @Thehoelogdog
    @Thehoelogdog Před měsícem

    Lower emmissions than a bunch of hippies at a save the planet gathering. A lot less damage to the forests also.

  • @SkipW
    @SkipW  Před 11 lety

    And the North Platte Railfest folks must be disappointed about that line UP of events.

  • @SkipW
    @SkipW  Před 11 lety

    The old Uniden BC72XLT scanner

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Tim templeton as up 844

  • @john72ss
    @john72ss Před 8 lety +1

    awesome shot! makes me wonder if the throttle was wide open?

  • @samstewart4807
    @samstewart4807 Před 5 lety

    Listen to the rumble. Listen to the roar.

  • @beekey30
    @beekey30 Před 8 měsíci

    Is the 844 a freight loco or express loco? How fast can she get? German express locos can do up to 80 mph. Freighters absolut 50 mph.

  • @Azwarrior94
    @Azwarrior94 Před 11 lety +1

    How exactly are you picking up the radio transmissions?

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Up 844 going to shiloh limited civil war troop train union pacific steam program

  • @trombone901
    @trombone901 Před 11 lety

    do trains use normal cb radios? if so what channel?

  • @FabioSilva-mt9wr
    @FabioSilva-mt9wr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Up 844 high speeds fast

  • @SkipW
    @SkipW  Před 11 lety

    844 is cool but 3985 is twice the fun

  • @RNJuiceable
    @RNJuiceable Před 3 lety +1

    great video, hardly a highball though. He never breaks 55

  • @johndirks8255
    @johndirks8255 Před 11 lety

    Who is the Hog head on 844 today?

  • @lionelkid456
    @lionelkid456 Před 11 lety

    Nice! is 844 your favorite?

  • @txwinger54
    @txwinger54 Před 11 lety +1

    @Skip, does anyone know when 3985 is projected to be back in service?

  • @raymondleggs5508
    @raymondleggs5508 Před 9 lety +3

    they should put the elephant ears back on the challenger

  • @220SeaChaser
    @220SeaChaser Před 5 lety

    LOL I said "Ohhh shut up!!" at 6:11

  • @tedcartwright3183
    @tedcartwright3183 Před 9 lety

    Great chase, but who left that freight train there ???

    • @Wolfgodmak
      @Wolfgodmak Před 5 lety

      Ted Cartwright make that two freighters

  • @pscparamesh3154
    @pscparamesh3154 Před 2 lety +1

    iam having this engine in trainz simulator android

  • @tommyhunter1817
    @tommyhunter1817 Před 5 lety

    What is the purpose of the diesel? Power generation?

    • @silvadic2207
      @silvadic2207 Před 5 lety

      Being a douche and ruining a steam locomotive’s glorious moment

    • @sablesaber5930
      @sablesaber5930 Před 5 lety

      no dumbass ^
      The diesel is used for electricity generation to other pulling carts and ensure emergency braking is needed.

  • @JQNAH
    @JQNAH Před 2 lety

    1:06

  • @bmwpower728
    @bmwpower728 Před 5 lety +1

    what is his top speed?

    • @SkipW
      @SkipW  Před 5 lety +1

      100 but the track limit is usually just 79 mph

  • @melissajordan2166
    @melissajordan2166 Před 10 lety

    Was that in new jersey

    • @tedcartwright3183
      @tedcartwright3183 Před 9 lety +1

      Melissa Jordan Half way between Cheyenne and North Platte, just off Rt 80