I wonder if they'll have 4014 ceremonially deliver 5511 to Illinois, it seems awfully strange that they would steam Big Boy up just for this little movement. If the excursion is off for this Fall, I could see it honestly happening. Not sure when they're planning 3985's move.
@@hawkeyeten2450 Supposedly 5511, 3985, and the rest of the equipment are going all at once, I highly doubt pulled by 4014. But like the coaches, they'll most likely take the Iowa Interstate from Council Bluffs, stop in Newton to pick up QJ 7081 and finish the trip to Silvis. This is all just speculation.
Using big boy to move 5511 around the yard is An amazing thing to see it’s like a British freight or passenger engine with a tender marshaling trucks in the yard instead of a Class 08 shunter. And it’s also good to see 5511 been able to be moved and that she didn’t fall apart after being in the Heritage Roundhouse for so long
It was stored indoors away from the elements for 99% of it's retirement, that makes it in better condition than most other locomotives that haven't run for that long. There's no way it would fall apart just from sitting there
I have seen big boy 2 times… once when I was a kid about 20 years ago.. it was stopped and I got to go inside..and again about a year ago it passed through my town again and I was able to watch it come down the track and pass by blowing the horn. It was like stepping into a Time Machine.
I love the fact they put 4014's original whistle back on her even if it was just for a bit. They need to keep that whistle on her and give 844 the NOS whistle that was on 4014 when she was retired.
@@freebobuxcheckmychannel9405 oh it simply means "New Old Stock" which means its a brand new unused whistle that was put on 4014 when she was retired and sent to California for display.
That's because it's not a helper, it's there as insurance in part, but mainly to provide enough electricity to the passenger cars so that they have fun things like lights and A/C. Steam engines don't make much of the zappy chooch. If you know what you're listening to, the engine on the diesel loco is just running at high idle or notch 1. Ain't doing shit beyond acting as a generator.
@@spooders8424 LOTS of reasons. The main one though is if something - anything at all - goes wrong, there are precious few places in the entire country that can work on ANY steam loco, and the ones that can work on one of this size? If there's more than the one I'll be shocked. And that's not to mention the challenge of getting enough water for her to drink and fuel oil to burn along the way... both of which can be drawn out considerably with just a bit of diesel fuel. There's also the point that currently there is one of her in even remotely close shape to operation.... would you wanna wear that out sooner than you had to if you were responsible for her care, when you know every part has to be made bespoke and any unexpected repair will likely take months? Hyce did a good video breaking it down a few months back, highly recommend you watch it if you're interested enough to listen to 20 minutes on this subject.
I think the reason why big boy is move up 5511 is because the 2-10-2 Santa fe was the one that was the helper locomotive during the age of steam so it returning the favor
Honestly big boy should be the one to take 5511 and 3985 to Illinois and even at centennial diesel to. 4014 should also be the one to Marshall 3985 around the yard as well for transportation when her time comes
It would make sense to use 6936 as it is fully operational. They could perhaps do a double header with that and 4014, that would certainly be interesting.
@@EvilTurkeySlices That is a good idea but the 6936 hasn’t moved in so long and I know the round house she’s in is immune from the effects or elements that can cause boiler rot and engine deterioration but her wheels are probably going to need to be greased up and her axles so she can move at least plus she needs to go through some engine testing to make sure she could be able to go to silvis on our own or double head
If for NO other reason, I'm glad to see this as it shows that 4014 can indeed run under her own power. I can't count the number of people who had declared it's never moved on it's own power and we only steam up enough to run the whistle and lubricators... And I assume this is the first time that 5511 has moved at all in decades, right?
Hey Thanks for your reply. I finally got a bucket list dream and road the J 611 . A wonderful 6 hr trip. Born in 1956 born just behind the 🚂 Steam Power age . God bless you always.Love Rusty
@@texasandpacific610 Yes that would be amazing! But UP seems to keep getting rid of its steam locomotives. I’m uncertain about the fate of 844 too as it hasn’t run in three years
@@texasandpacific610 why would up get rid of their steam locomotives they kept them for years and I don't think they will close the program for the foreseeable future.
It’s a Union Pacific TTT-6 2-10-2, it has young valve gear which no other steam locomotive in the US currently has. It’s currently in Illinois under new ownership being overhauled to return to operation
Hey, if you guys really like steam trains there, is this place down in Minnesota called Rollag if you really want to go to it it’s like steam thrashing and there’s a whole bunch of these tractors that like are like tractors and honestly it’s pretty cool sadly they do not have any diesels which is kinda good because it’s all just steam
@@Hawkers02 Given that the RRHMA has made it public that the 3985 is gonna eventually be reunited with its own tender, I’d say the Challenger will get temporarily paired up with the 4014’s tender for the move to Silvis, then once the RRHMA completes the oil conversion and overhaul of the 4014’s tender, as per their agreement to gain ownership of 3985’s tender with UP, the 3985 will once again have its own tender behind it once its own rebuild is completed.
yes and no, it is the only complete one however there is one that was partially scrapped (cab, boiler and tender) its at the National transportation museum in St Louis
The fact that they chose to use 4014 over a diesel to give 5511 some exercise around the yard makes this way better.
I wonder if they'll have 4014 ceremonially deliver 5511 to Illinois, it seems awfully strange that they would steam Big Boy up just for this little movement. If the excursion is off for this Fall, I could see it honestly happening. Not sure when they're planning 3985's move.
@@hawkeyeten2450 Supposedly 5511, 3985, and the rest of the equipment are going all at once, I highly doubt pulled by 4014. But like the coaches, they'll most likely take the Iowa Interstate from Council Bluffs, stop in Newton to pick up QJ 7081 and finish the trip to Silvis. This is all just speculation.
The move is happening this Fall as the railroad strike was averted.
@@BalticFilms144 they could probably use 6936 to pull it as it is fully operational.
I don't think it's _serviceable_, though
They hadn't run it since like, 2013 or something like that!
Well that's something you don't see anymore or once-in-a-lifetime, a steamer pushing a steamer.
One giant, helping another. :') A powerful gesture, another giant on their way to rebirth.
They're gonna repair 5511?!
@@weylinwest9505 They sure are! 3985 is joining her as well, with a diesel as well. All 3 will run again.
@@jesseusgrantcanales the diesel #6936 is fully operational, UP just doesn’t run it much.
@@EvilTurkeySlices I get that, but now it will get some attention.
@@jesseusgrantcanales finally, steam is back baby!
Using big boy to move 5511 around the yard is An amazing thing to see it’s like a British freight or passenger engine with a tender marshaling trucks in the yard instead of a Class 08 shunter. And it’s also good to see 5511 been able to be moved and that she didn’t fall apart after being in the Heritage Roundhouse for so long
It was stored indoors away from the elements for 99% of it's retirement, that makes it in better condition than most other locomotives that haven't run for that long. There's no way it would fall apart just from sitting there
Will the UP take back ownership of the locomotives after the restoration is complete?
@@texasandpacific610 no
@@jamesm6638 oh ok the rrhma will take full ownership?
@@texasandpacific610 yep. That’s what heritage preservations do. But they may come to Cheyenne on excursions. If allowed.
I have seen big boy 2 times… once when I was a kid about 20 years ago.. it was stopped and I got to go inside..and again about a year ago it passed through my town again and I was able to watch it come down the track and pass by blowing the horn. It was like stepping into a Time Machine.
Not trying to be a nerd but i think its called a whistle
Two gorgeous locomotives never get old never get tired of seeing them
I love the fact they put 4014's original whistle back on her even if it was just for a bit. They need to keep that whistle on her and give 844 the NOS whistle that was on 4014 when she was retired.
what does "NOS" mean?
@@freebobuxcheckmychannel9405 oh it simply means "New Old Stock" which means its a brand new unused whistle that was put on 4014 when she was retired and sent to California for display.
oh@@ChargerusPrime
I, on a scale of one to ten, would personally consider choosing the “overscale” option on the agree scale. It definitely sounds epic! 😅
Who knew the big boy could do switching. That must be the biggest yard goat of all!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice to see 4014 move around without a diesel helper.
That's because it's not a helper, it's there as insurance in part, but mainly to provide enough electricity to the passenger cars so that they have fun things like lights and A/C. Steam engines don't make much of the zappy chooch. If you know what you're listening to, the engine on the diesel loco is just running at high idle or notch 1. Ain't doing shit beyond acting as a generator.
@@Cemi_MhikkuI understand the latter reason but why do they need it for insurance?
@@spooders8424 LOTS of reasons. The main one though is if something - anything at all - goes wrong, there are precious few places in the entire country that can work on ANY steam loco, and the ones that can work on one of this size? If there's more than the one I'll be shocked. And that's not to mention the challenge of getting enough water for her to drink and fuel oil to burn along the way... both of which can be drawn out considerably with just a bit of diesel fuel. There's also the point that currently there is one of her in even remotely close shape to operation.... would you wanna wear that out sooner than you had to if you were responsible for her care, when you know every part has to be made bespoke and any unexpected repair will likely take months?
Hyce did a good video breaking it down a few months back, highly recommend you watch it if you're interested enough to listen to 20 minutes on this subject.
@@Cemi_Mhikku Facts
It not a helper is a electrical generator to power the couches
5511 has been my favorite locomotive since I was 6, this is a special day for me
I hope they use 4014 to give 3985 some exercise when she gets ready. Seeing 5511s Young valve gear in motion is very cool indeed!
They probably will
Closest thing to a double header for the foreseeable future.
The fact that they are you THE BIG BOY, FOR SHUNTING is maybe the funniest thing I have seen today, thank you🤣
finally at long last 5511 moves for the first time after many years of waiting in the roundhouse
Are they going to refurbish and put her into service I hope I hope.
Seems like 4014 knows how to take care of the elderly. Good for him.
I think the reason why big boy is move up 5511 is because the 2-10-2 Santa fe was the one that was the helper locomotive during the age of steam so it returning the favor
Watching Big Boy move 5511 is so honorable and entertaining....
Honestly big boy should be the one to take 5511 and 3985 to Illinois and even at centennial diesel to. 4014 should also be the one to Marshall 3985 around the yard as well for transportation when her time comes
It would make sense to use 6936 as it is fully operational. They could perhaps do a double header with that and 4014, that would certainly be interesting.
@@EvilTurkeySlices That is a good idea but the 6936 hasn’t moved in so long and I know the round house she’s in is immune from the effects or elements that can cause boiler rot and engine deterioration but her wheels are probably going to need to be greased up and her axles so she can move at least plus she needs to go through some engine testing to make sure she could be able to go to silvis on our own or double head
@@EvilTurkeySlices Just a diesel loco, though, not much of a looker.
They will both be moved to Silvis at the same time
@@petecasillas4727 if that happens it should big boy or 844 who takes them or 6936
The first time 5511 turned her wheels
I could listen to that all day🤗
I can’t wait to see 5511 running again, and mark my words they are going to do a double header
Looks as if 5511 is back under own power. Love it.😊😊😊😊
Oh my God !! Miracle !! To see him with my own eyes is the dream of my life.
That steam whistle. Hauntingly beautiful.
5511: Thanks bud. 4014: no problem fellow 2-10-2 :).
Sound's like a harmonica 😆👍. Hobo approved.✌️
fun fact 5511 did a double header with big boy 4021 in the steam era, there is a video on that somewhere on youtube
however big boy 4021 was scrapped though
It would be amazing if 844 and 4014 take care of this move, although since everything is going at once, I highly doubt it.
I'm excited to see # 4014 visiting my hometown july 12-13, '24.
Thanks for sharing!
🚂💨🚃
Can't wait to see these two running again! Who knows we may get to see 3985 and 4014 doubleheader now!
“Common buddy let’s get that grease moving in those joints”
POV: you push your older friend in a wheel chair
4014 just casually giving 5511 a walk
Some people will hear that beautiful whistle,and think back and reminisce!
This is very cool. I feel like I’m back in the 40s lol
I swear to god UP is just slowly putting steam back in service
That's some serious muscle right their combined those two workhorses would be unstoppable
I hope they are going to Rebuild the 2-10-2 bringing these old Steam beauties back to life and service are assets to all of US .
It's been confirmed for a while now they're restoring this old Santa Fe class, that's why it's being moved.
Here’s to hoping that 5511 becomes Operational! Cheers!
If for NO other reason, I'm glad to see this as it shows that 4014 can indeed run under her own power. I can't count the number of people who had declared it's never moved on it's own power and we only steam up enough to run the whistle and lubricators... And I assume this is the first time that 5511 has moved at all in decades, right?
Why would they even say that 😂 bunch’a crazies
Hey Thanks for your reply. I finally got a bucket list dream and road the J 611 . A wonderful 6 hr trip. Born in 1956 born just behind the 🚂 Steam Power age . God bless you always.Love Rusty
Up big boy 4014 pushing up 5511
That young valve gear is something 😎
I would love a ride on that train! Even if it was just for a city block !!, Thank you to the uploader this is so awesome
Thanks for sharing this important event
I'm about to go see the big boy in Ogden Utah next month. It looks amazing in this video.
Giving an old friend a push :)
That is probably the most amount that 5511 has moved in a very long time
It’s been since 1962 (60 years) 😅
@@jackchen7003 wow. Just imagine seeing her under steam and doubleheader with 3985. That would be a sight to see
@@texasandpacific610 Yes that would be amazing! But UP seems to keep getting rid of its steam locomotives. I’m uncertain about the fate of 844 too as it hasn’t run in three years
@@jackchen7003 i wonder if the Steam program will eventually come to an end in the future. Times are changing and costs are going up
@@texasandpacific610 why would up get rid of their steam locomotives they kept them for years and I don't think they will close the program for the foreseeable future.
The U.P. does keep 4014 busy, it's awesome to watch an historic steam locomotive still functioning. 😀😀😀😀🚂🚂🚂
There’s something special about 5511 that I just love
Alright! I guess 5511 is getting a pre move exercise before heading out to Silvis! How long before 3985?
I do believe steam is on the verge of being stranded again
Awesome short video
I know the UK had the 9f 2-10-0, but that 10 driver looks super funky. I like it, any plans to restore it?
It’s a Union Pacific TTT-6 2-10-2, it has young valve gear which no other steam locomotive in the US currently has. It’s currently in Illinois under new ownership being overhauled to return to operation
@@benc.5863 thanks for the reply
Yes! Fire up 5511!
Yes!🎉
Every time i see a Big Boy with 5511 i remember that one video where 5511 was in a doubleheader with 4021
Let the restoration begin
凄い！本物のビッグボーイだ！😍
Love to see 5511 up and going one day
Reminds me of that one episode where Gordon rescued Thomas from the Mine
I know they're restoring a 2-10-2, but didn't I hear somewhere that they're restoring a 9000 series locomotive?
That is so Awesome
Gotta wonder when the last time this happened in the US was...a steam engine shunting another steam engine
I just love steam engines!! They are real engineering marvels❤🚂⭐👍😁
I hope I live long enough to see even more steamers in operation. Sight & sound the steam locomotive 🚂 can't be beat 😎
¡Qué hermosas son!
Now that’s what I call a super shunter
Wow 5511! Never heard of it
Maaaaaannnn I love this so much. This is awesome
This is so exciting
Hopefully next time these two meet 5511 will be moving under its own power.
4014 biggest yard switcher ever
Great video
the song whistle while you work
Just totally awsome to see
Any idea when they will post a schedule of the 3985, 5511, 6936, and the other locomotives move to Silvis, Illinois this fall?
I live by the Silvis ship and the track equipment is still there , I would imagine once they finish the work then they will organize delivery
They did but took it down because they weren't able to keep on Schedule
Late reply I know
Sounds so good it makes me cry.
Hey, if you guys really like steam trains there, is this place down in Minnesota called Rollag if you really want to go to it it’s like steam thrashing and there’s a whole bunch of these tractors that like are like tractors and honestly it’s pretty cool sadly they do not have any diesels which is kinda good because it’s all just steam
Сохраните историю.
UP keeps getting rid of their steam engines. I fear for 844 next as it hasn’t run in three years
They are putting ptc in it this winter
Roll on that boy 4014!😊
Is it just me or does 5511 look like she's smiling?
Blow that awesome whistle
A big boy shunting? Now ive seen everything
Rare move, I like it, someone should try this in either O gauge or HO scale(also 200th comment)
I think this was when she got donated? Ol' girl's gonna get restored.
slightly overqualified yard goat😊
Awesome video!
BIG BOY raw power..
Hopefully we see these two beasts with each other soon!
Luv old engines
Where da challenger
As of right now when I’m typing this reply, 3985’s probably still in the remaining portion of the roundhouse, awaiting its turn to be out in the sun.
Well, it's first going to need a tender. 4014 is using hers
@@Hawkers02 Given that the RRHMA has made it public that the 3985 is gonna eventually be reunited with its own tender, I’d say the Challenger will get temporarily paired up with the 4014’s tender for the move to Silvis, then once the RRHMA completes the oil conversion and overhaul of the 4014’s tender, as per their agreement to gain ownership of 3985’s tender with UP, the 3985 will once again have its own tender behind it once its own rebuild is completed.
Credit where credit is due...
big boy is saying MOVE IM THE BOSS
The 5511 is probably the only steam locomotive in the world with Young valve gear.
yes and no, it is the only complete one however there is one that was partially scrapped (cab, boiler and tender) its at the National transportation museum in St Louis
#Nodiesels
Light work for big boy
SOMEBODY'S GETTING A FACELIFT❤
日本ではこういう連結は
見られないなぁ！
by Japanから
It’s ok little brother. We can do this.
The young valve gear on U.P 5511 looks weird.