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- This video shows union pacific Big Boy operating in the snow from Denver Colorado to Cheyenne Wyoming. This route is truly spectacular for chasing trains because of the track's closeness to the road and the natural beauty along the route.
this locomotive needs to be running permanently. it's a national treasure and should be considered a national priority to keep this running down the rails. nothing else like it exists on the face of the earth.
U GOT THAT RIGHT, I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A KID IN PETERBORO ONTARIO, AND MY SILLY OLD MAN SAYS TO ME AND MZ SIS, GET IN THE CAR, THEY R BRINGINGVTHE LAST STEAM ENGINE THRU HERE. DIDNT MEAN A WHOLE LOT TO ME, BUT OK, I LUV TO RIDE INVTHE CAR. GO 2023 L V RAIDERS !!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊
The 4014 should be running all the time. It is the pride of the nation it really truly brought back steam locomotive history back to life. I want say that that Ed Dickens and the whole up crew really did a good job on the up 4014. They really did that’s for sure I am really proud of them for what they accomplished. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
“Pride of a nation, a beast made of steel!”
Sabaton ^^
HE WAS MADE TO RULE THE RAILS ACROSS MOUNTAINSIDES
TO LEAD THE COMMERCE FLEET
TO RULE THE RAILS AND LEAD THE U.P.
THE TERROR OF THE RAILS
THE BIG BOY AND THE U.P.
Big Boy 4014, made in America. America is great.
Wonderful professional photography. What a thrill to watch this big sixteen wheeler barreling along at top speed through the barren snow covered countryside.
How could anyone scrap a Big Boy? Bring 'em all out, refurbish them, and run them in the snow like this. This is the extreme magic of the steam locomotive at work. This is railroading!
This must be the most photographed locomotive of this century. So far! Magnificent! Power and beauty!!
America at its finest. 100% American made by Americans watch and see what we did every day. I can never watch a steam locomotive without tearing up. This BigBoy is really something. Yhanks Union Pacific for putting her back on the rails.
Yea, but it all began with British technology, here in my home town of Stourbridge, UK. We sent your first ever locomotive to you in 1828. It was called The Stourbridge Lion. However, incredible advances were made, which resulted in this beauty, 116 years later.
I'm Just glad that it made it home without someone stepping in front of the train!
Yeah that’s a good thing
And Ed has a few more white hairs from the stress of not hitting anyone.
@@eva.cassidy.... the same applies for trucks and truckers!!... the principle dynamics are the same for both - trains and heavy trucks.
Very cool!
Its amazing to see this engine back on the rails!
I've paced 844 on this same stretch at 70 mph. At that speed the drivers are right on the edge of being a blur to the naked eye. You can't quite focus on them.
Amazing to see the Big Boy out in the snow. Most of the steamers are put up for the winter and are seldom out in these conditions. Unusual and great camera work. Congratulations. You have brought a considerable amount of pleasure to over 60k people. That is no small achievement and is something to be proud of.
I really appreciate comments like yours. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! this comment reminded me of why I do youtube. My channel may be fairly small but it feels good to know that I am bringing enjoyment to people.
Looks like something out of a dream! Beautiful steam locomotive moving through the snow at speed, pulling a combo consist. The old girl knows she is at the barn when she crosses eastbound under the BNSF mainline underpass at Cheyenne. Great videography. Thanks for posting.
I never thought I'd live to see this!...what a tribute to man and machine!
That Black Engine Is One Of My Favorite Looks.
Big boy UP 4014 put on an excellent performance while operating through a snow filled atmosphere, I always enjoy seeing steam locomotives operating in snowy weather. I am glad that the 4014 was restored back to operation as I would have never expected to witness the restoration of a UP "big boy" class locomotive during my lifetime and these scenes are fantastic to observe.
Big boy Union Pacific stream train hauling tail on the track very cold outside of Colorado headed Wyoming long trip awesome video friend bless you big horn get out of the way
The great iron horse charging for the barn. I know they will probably never see it but I want to thank UP and especially head engineer and supervisor of steam Ed Dickens Jr. for the the long process of restoring our Big Boy and the great thrill this year. May she and 844 still be steaming for the next golden spike centennial. I'm sure the crew is worn out and I wish them a good rest and happy holidays. Just come to the NW next Summer. Don't forget were on the UP mainline too.
Ed has become the rock star of rail fans. His email inbox and USPS mailbags must be full to overflowing. You gotta believe he feels the love. A great team leader in the old fashioned sense. Glad they got home safe.
It's just fantastic that some people are willing to keep that old girl alive! Thanks to those that have a passion for that.
And a monster locomotive comes roaring out of the blinding snow and then vanishes again with a rumble and a roar, just like it did when new. SUPER absolutely super, even pulling some real freight cars to boot. A perfect end to a wonderful year with X4014.
My wife said it best. Very romantic. Glad we got to see the "big boy" Nothing beats the sound of a steam whistle.
.56-57-58 was the best. when I was boy in the40s, every night about 5PM a steam engine train would go thru our farm and blow the whistle all the way in case a cow got on the tracks.
I love the scenes of Big Boy running in the cold during the falling snow and its own stream blowing bellowing, all make for spectacular photo shoots!!!
I dearly love how after many years of restoration, the old girl is no roundhouse queen. She is busy earning a living which is what she was built for back in 1944. I will be happy to see the Challenger #3985 back on the tracks as well.
4014 makes its own snow storm! 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
Wow! Look at her go!
Glad they are home. Awards of thanks for all the hard working crew that helped Big Boy make this incredible trip. Wish i had been able to see him come threw Missouri.
Don't let him sit still now keep him moving. This country needs to see what we use to be able build and can still do it. Be Proud of What We The People can do by working together.
OMG that beast looks amazing in the snowy weather!!!
Beautiful footage of the Big Boy in the snow. Thank you for sharing.
The car shots blow me away.. Look at how massive that monster is.. holy cow
its incredible how easily she moves along for the size of her. looks like it could keep that speed up for many hours and has great endurance. what an incredible piece of 20th century engineering which today is still quite capable (but expensive to operate)
Such an awesome locomotive. Hope they keep it going for years to come. I got to see when it was on static display at LA County Fairgrounds. So glad they restored it!
Splendide! Magnifique! Extraordinaire! Merci!
Every time I see one of these giant locomotives tearing along, I think of Tom Waits singing "Such a Scream", and it makes me giddy.
I think I can feel the ground shake just watching this! WOW!!! Really fantastic video of the grandest steamer of all time!
Wonderful to see the Big Boy 4014 returning to its home base in snowy conditions after six months of amazing trips through the US. I have followed everything since Pomona watching a plethora of great CZcams videos. One of the absolute highlights for me was watching the 4014 double heading with the 844 through Echo Canyon of the Wasatch Mountains on a wet weather day. Looking forward to seeing many more great videos in the future. I can only imagine how magnificent it would look if both locomotives teamed up again for trips through Idaho and north along the Columbia River to Portland and Seattle etc. Bring it on please UP. BTW absolute hats off to Ed Dickens for his amazing efforts to bring this epic adventure to its fruition for the benefit of thousands of people. He is a perfect spokesman for UP. And of course to his great crew. Well done to all of you. Appreciations coming from me the CZcams Train Lord in South Australia. Thanks again. WOW!
Train Lord.... The greatest embodiment of epic steam power (these days) would most certainly be a Triple Header with the 4014, 3985 (after its full rebuild), and the 844!!.... or go one better, and do a quadruple header.... adding either the N&W 611 (streamlined Northern) or the SP 4449. : )
@@Romans--bo7br absolutely,
Hurryin' home for Thanksgiving! Welcome back guys, thank you for creating unforgettable memories for so many in 2019.
And much gratitude to the RailGiants museum staff, who provided a home to 4014 for over a half century then graciously relinquished it for restoration.
thanks for sharing , the machine looks majestic in a challenge of weather consditions 👍🇺🇸
You bet! thanks for watching our work!
what an epic thing to see 4014 in the snow
Magnificent.
Brilliant footage guys and thanks for sharing it on CZcams. Massive thanks to Ed and his team, the Union Pacific & Cheyenne museum for making this amazing journey happen over the last few months with 4014. We’ve been catching up every day on CZcams on the tour. Hope to fly over to travel behind 4014 next year from Manchester UK
Those are some of the best pacing shots I've seen. Excellent work.
What a journey. From Cheyenne to pamona. Then the south east and Texas. You've had heat cool the the snow and cold. My hat off to Ed and his crew and also to you for all the film you made on this journey. Happy holidays to the crew. And UP . Thanks for sharing such a great peace of history.
Gary; it's Pomona. The old boy sat here for 52 years. Seen it many times, even sat in the engineers seat! Quite a machine!!!!
@@chuckbrasch4575
Sorry about the misspelled there. Wow would have to done that. Thanks for replying.
I admire your perseverance in chasing in that blizzard; bravo
Really enjoyed how you caught exactly the right angle to be able to see the phase between the left side and right side drivers. Thanks.
National Treasure! Awesome VIDEO!
Glad you enjoyed it
My 8 month-old son watched the whole video with me with a rapt expression. Thanks for putting this video out where we can enjoy it from all the way across the country.
Some of the tracking shots, such as 2:46 and 6:20, are absolutely amazing - the combination of flying snow and steam makes such a great visual. I wish I was there to see it. (Although I'm glad I didn't have to drive in those weather conditions!)
This is amazing! How have I missed this video before now?
Thank you!
Thank you for watching! The support helps a lot!
Excellent. Thank you!
Awesome! and nothing sounds like that Big Boy steam whistle. Goosebumps!
THAR SHE BLOWS....WOOO.....WOOOO....WOOOOO
Americas pride in action
Wondering if anyone was going to brave the terrible weather to catch the Big Boy. There is a few soldiers out there. Well done!
Now that its broke in, let's see some 100+ car freights over Sherman hill!
So cool
@Bjorn Berkowitz Me too!!! Every time I see a Diesel behind a steam engine, I feel like it's being chaperoned, and isn't being allowed to do the job it's born to do. That said, the only time I've seen an unchaperoned Steam engine, it was UP's Challenger, and it was only pulling freight. No passenger cars. Someone said something recently about "steam heat explosion" or rupture, or something, and it's got me thinking that the Diesel is there to provide electric power for the passenger cars because they don't trust the Steamer to be able to provide heat/power safely. Honestly, if anyone could provide proper maintenance on the steam systems, it'd be UP, but I can still see where they're coming from...
Bloody marvellous !. It would be lovely to see Mallard keeping it company, fastest and biggest !!!!. Regards from the UK.
Nothing is more fun (at least in trains) than being a passenger during a blizzard. I was on one years ago on the train from New London, Connecticut to Washington, DC (back when it used to snow around the DC area). The train was packed with people who didn't want to make the drive and college students back after Christmas break. The train just kept going, plowed through the snow and made it DC, almost on time. The only thing it ran out of was beer.
Please return him to full active service again.
(27 Nov, 2019, 4th Comment)
My *Absolute* Favorite steam locomotive is *Certainly* the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014. Thank you so much for capturing him in all its glory.
Thanks to Ed and Crew you are sure to enjoy the best of the holidays with this effort and to Union Pacific for making it all happen
Great video great steam train
Great footage. Made me feel like i was there instead of snowed in, in Boulder.
This made my Thanksgiving Day! Excellent Work, the snow was a nice touch. Thanks so much!
What a great trip. Thx for stopping in So Cal!
That Galloping Beast is pure Magic ! What a Machine. Thanks for posting.
Lovely video with the Big Boy :)
Great video. Loved the scene crossing the S. Platte R.
Thanks for the videos.
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.
Nice video no stupid music thank you .
I agree. Music (or silence) best left for vids shot from drones if there's no accompanying sound from ground placed microphones.
The Big Boy makes it's own music nothing else is needed.
Last Year 4014, This Year 924! Awesome!
Welcome Home Steam Crew it has been a long year now lets get Big Boy parked and get the Plows out of the barn.
Great video, and props for going out into this weather to get it.
Great shot!! Greetings from MEXICO
Quelle machine!
Great video, thanks for sharing. Maybe you can do something about the wind noise for the next video if and when there is one on the 4014.
Welcome home Ed and his crew. Thanks Union Pacific for this trip into the past. I've followed this whole journey around the southwest on CZcams by viewing the many posters and even saw it in person at one of it's stops. Yes, that steam whistle is unmistakable and can be heard 5 miles away. Someone needs to compile a video of the reactions to it, especially the kids.
I bet this is the first time in 60 years 4014 has seen snow lol
Nathan R.... 57 years to be exact. Was still in WY. until it was transferred to Pomona in the early spring of 1962.
@@Romans--bo7br eh... close enough lol
I would just love to be on this train as many of us would. It rolled through where I live and I was going to go down to the tracks and watch it. The snow delayed me and I missed it. Heard it though while digging out my ranch.
Watching the action shots at around 3 mins reminds me that it is now time for the Challenger to arise and take her place. I, for one, will be pouncing on any scrap of news, as I did for 4014.
Looks like at least 10 below on the plains that day.
That is one big steam engine! Can't believe all the cars its pulling ...
I don't think I've ever seen snow in that area without the wind blowing about 50 mph
It just came in my backyard and I missed it. We followed it on Motorcycles from Cheyenne to Laramie going west.
The best thing ever happened Lance Fritz owner of union pacific ever did is get 4014 restored and had 3985 and 844 running so the public could see american history come alive. Thousands of people were not born when them steam engines running across america many decades ago, I‘ve said it many times before 4018 sitting in texas should be restored also. And keep the public tour going in 2021.
Glad to he made home, looks like a steam leak on the left front drive piston, probably just some packing. Great video coverage.
Charles Damery.... can't think of too many steam locomotives that I've ever seen (hundreds of them) that did not have "some" steam seepage somewhere / Any & Everywhere that wasn't visible, Especially when cold out. Some steam leakage, especially around the piston rod packing is pretty normal.
Man it'll be crazy when they'll get 3985 going again too. Man that'll be some double header!
I think the shots in the snow are even better than the nice weather. Look more like work than play :D
I guess we can say this title for 2019! 2019: The Year of The Big Boy!
Great Video Bro!
When he arrives home please make sure he gets good care and they keep him moving. You need to have a talk with UP. This is a true American treasure that can happen nowhere else but here.
Question; when did he pick up the hoppers?
Love your videos. Great work (or play, whatever you call it.)
In Kansas I believe...Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hoppers were picked up in Topeka
Robert Cone you too!
AWESOME Video!!
Great video !
A reminder to me of why this country needs to really support our rail freight lines. One Big Boy (or one of our modern diesels) can pull ten times more freight across the country, from city to city, depot to depot, than any 100 tractor trailer trucks filled to capacity. Freight trains can move more goods more quickly, more efficiently and more safely. I know, what I'm saying implies the loss of a lot of jobs in the independent trucking industry. Is it a question, then, of thinking more carefully of how rail freight and trucking can compliment each other instead of trying to compete against each other? Just asking.
Agreed it's amazing the amount of material a train can pull compared to a truck! Trains and trucks need to work together more closely
They will definitely take the Big Boy and cars to the maintenance shop to work on it after all this long trip.
Very impressive that (AFAIK) it made the tour without major breakdowns! Looking forward to the next tour.
Превосходно!
Awesome!!
I bet its VERY COLD inside that conductors cab!! Well maybe not with all that engine heat!! Might be quite cozy!!
Shirin, can you imagine Ed without the dusting of snow on the roof? Betcha Mrs Ed isn't going to share... Love that Ed, like the rest of the team, do reveal personal details and remain fairly anonymous such a good example for others, who crave 'fame'....
I stood out in 10 deg weather for 40 minutes before discovering that they moved its schedule up a day because of the storm.
Awesome pacing!
I wonder how much the diesel engine contributed to pulling the train or was it just in idle and the 4014 actually did all the hauling? This is amazing video footage of 4014, thank you for your effort and the time
you put into compiling and getting these great shots and scenes and angles, at speed and stopped.
4014 needed no help pulling that small train. It could handle 10x that car load in its prime.
The diesel is there in case something goes wrong with 4014 and to meet modern braking requirements. That's pretty much it.
Fortunately, the rare "Bomb Cyclone" hit colorado the day Big Boy left, so I had no school.
Unfortunately, I was unable to see it because I live on the far southeast side of Aurora, and conditions were terrible that day.
Awesome video liked