Union Pacific Big Boy

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
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    Day one of the 2024 Westbound Steam Tour sees No. 4014 climbing up track 3 over Sherman Hill unassisted with about 1065 tons behind the main tender drawbar. Here she is, with Austin Barker at the throttle, departing a short inspection stop at Harriman on the 0.82% grade towards Dale Junction and Hermosa Tunnel. Enjoy and stay tuned =)
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Komentáře • 128

  • @thunderbird1921
    @thunderbird1921 Před 6 dny +52

    Amazing scene! I'm glad UP was able to install the PTC device without it looking too distracting, you honestly could mistake it for some kind of toolbox on the tender if you even see it at all. Hope the crew's staying refreshed with the summer heat now.

    • @shockingguy
      @shockingguy Před 5 dny +1

      So are you talking about the black rectangle thing in the middle of the coal tender

    • @jamescerone
      @jamescerone Před 5 dny +3

      @@shockingguy*oil tender. But yes

    • @doge_sevens
      @doge_sevens Před 4 dny +5

      Its actually always had that storage box, they just used the space for the PTC

    • @un3nabled
      @un3nabled Před 3 dny +2

      Yep, heard the existing compartment originally housed the stoker engine for the coal. Pretty neat!

  • @OctoberChad
    @OctoberChad Před 6 dny +24

    Nice video! I enjoyed hearing the engine accelerate without it being drowned out by the whistle.

  • @Razgriz__1
    @Razgriz__1 Před 5 dny +15

    No matter how many videos like this I see, it never ceases to amaze how absolutely gargantuan the 4014 really is.

    • @rev.randall2292
      @rev.randall2292 Před 4 dny +1

      A living fire breathing rolling engineering marvel.

    • @patrickshaw8595
      @patrickshaw8595 Před 3 dny

      One MILLION pounds! Yikes !!!

    • @user-uc9tj5uh8x
      @user-uc9tj5uh8x Před 3 dny

      Этот паровоз, всем паровозам ПАРОВОЗ😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-AZ-phil
    @user-AZ-phil Před 5 dny +11

    Thank you, Union Pacific, for bringing this gorgeous "young" lady back to life. ❤😂🎉

    • @rev.randall2292
      @rev.randall2292 Před 4 dny

      Soooo , its UP Big Girl Now?! Ug , I cant believe it ! Another warped , mixed up Transformation , and Sign of The Times. SMH , Is Nothing Sacred ?!

  • @revelation13_9
    @revelation13_9 Před 5 dny +11

    Kudos to UP, and all involved, for preserving and showing new generations a glorious part of history.

  • @railroadingrambler218
    @railroadingrambler218 Před 5 dny +8

    Great footage! Also, nice to see no graffiti on any of the freight cars, sure looked sharp!

  • @TheEMFanner
    @TheEMFanner Před 6 dny +19

    It’s interesting how old the Union Pacific Trains really are. Awesome catch again! Looks really hot there as well

    • @user-hj9gd7yg5m
      @user-hj9gd7yg5m Před 5 dny +1

      " truly a magnificent
      Piece of awesome
      Power back in the Day and today still
      Thriving in the USA .🦅🇺🇸 🚂🚃👍
      nice post thank's. 🇺🇸

    • @user-Dr.
      @user-Dr. Před 4 dny

      What does hot look like, looks to me that people have sweaters and jackets, how can you watch something like this and have a thought like that.

  • @BigBoy4014.CM1
    @BigBoy4014.CM1 Před 5 dny +6

    Man that video quality is awesome it's almost like it's in 4k really makes bigboy look really impressive

  • @chefdannydesteli
    @chefdannydesteli Před 5 dny +7

    I know 4014 is the star, but can we talk about the rolling stock and how good it looks too

  • @derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp

    Absolutely great footage!!! 😊 ...Big THANKS for sharing my dear friend of trains ... " 👍✌️ " CHEERS and kind regards from overseas 🇩🇪, Olli

  • @edwardcfinklein198
    @edwardcfinklein198 Před 4 dny +3

    If I want to hear a bell all day I'll lean on my doorbell. Most people are in love with the sound of the loco.

  • @KCTopDawg
    @KCTopDawg Před 6 dny +12

    Nice to see 4014 out again!

  • @Carolb66
    @Carolb66 Před 5 dny +4

    Absolutely beautiful! Go big boy! Fantastic American history. Hi from the UK. ❤😊👍

  • @u5281
    @u5281 Před 6 dny +18

    Aaahh! 4014 with no diesel! Not sure if he'll have one later in the journey thou. Also Ed letting Austin take over as engineer must've made Austin excited.

    • @thatpilotdylan2024
      @thatpilotdylan2024 Před 5 dny +1

      Can confirm after asking him lmao

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 Před 5 dny +3

      Well the only reason a diesel might be needed now, is to help with braking.

    • @jamesmckenzie3532
      @jamesmckenzie3532 Před 5 dny +6

      Big Boy had a diesel because of PTC requirements. Big Boy is now PTC compliant, no more diesel!

    • @justinnielsen8756
      @justinnielsen8756 Před 5 dny +5

      They try not to even use the brakes on 4014 herself. Braking is the reason for the freight cars on the end of the train. More cars means more braking power when you dump air. Cheaper to replace production pads on freight cars vs. the custom pads on 4014

    • @ROADTRAIN23
      @ROADTRAIN23 Před 5 dny +1

      @@jamesmckenzie3532oh believe me… it’ll have a diesel again!

  • @ChargerusPrime
    @ChargerusPrime Před 6 dny +8

    I know MANY people want to see her without a diesel, myself included. However, knowing steam and remembering how the diesel saved 4014 from running out of water by pushing it to safety. Diesels are required in the modern era for more than jist BS FRA regs.

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 Před 5 dny +5

    I watched the 4014 leave Cheyenne this morning. It was looking good, and sounding good.

  • @angieh3990
    @angieh3990 Před 6 dny +5

    I love Big Boy! What a gorgeous machine! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

  • @johnmarsh6865
    @johnmarsh6865 Před 3 dny +1

    Have seen 2 Big Boys on static display & hoped that 1 would be restored. 2018 got to see 4014 as she passed through Cedar Rapids, Iowa on her way back to Cheyenne. Awesome sight to witness!

  • @Jojokun78
    @Jojokun78 Před 2 dny

    Love the old caboose on the end there, such a cute little addition.

  • @fredburban8219
    @fredburban8219 Před 2 dny

    They really have her shined up.
    Absolutely Beautiful

  • @gregglowery3452
    @gregglowery3452 Před 5 dny +4

    Nice camera work. We were in Laramie to see it arrive today. Quite a sight!

  • @ELWtrains
    @ELWtrains Před 4 dny +3

    Awesome shot 👍 great train to see , great job on video, I have that model on my o scale layout what a beautiful locomotive, thanks for sharing

  • @newqlar
    @newqlar Před 4 dny +3

    4015 is crying on a lone piece of track somewhere 😢 4014 can now roam on her own like she once did. All of a sudden - everyone likes PTC… lol… almost 😂

  • @trainfixer1981
    @trainfixer1981 Před 5 dny +3

    Nice to see Ed giving someone else a drive!

  • @MySteamChannel
    @MySteamChannel Před 5 dny +3

    Wonderful - greets from Australia.

  • @brycenew
    @brycenew Před 4 dny +3

    Excellent video! Thanks 👊🏻

  • @bigrezide
    @bigrezide Před 6 dny +2

    An absolute tremendous thing to see.

  • @coloradojoint-line
    @coloradojoint-line Před 4 dny +2

    I was in Laramie, Wyoming, waiting for him to come in and then I saw him departed. I think we saw each other.

  • @automan224
    @automan224 Před 5 dny +1

    Kinda funny how we still get diesel noises despite the lack of one (generator car)

  • @openE2160
    @openE2160 Před 6 dny +1

    Great shot! Thanks for posting!!

  • @TheEwingTube
    @TheEwingTube Před 3 dny

    It must be nice to have a full scale model railroad in your backyard!

  • @FuelFire
    @FuelFire Před 3 dny +1

    4014 accelerated this train without problem! Now I wonder how much 4014 can haul on level ground...

  • @rocky20960
    @rocky20960 Před 6 dny +2

    The biggest and best steam train of the world.

  • @GaryA
    @GaryA Před 5 dny +2

    Looks like Ed has an engineer in training.

  • @tonytins
    @tonytins Před 5 dny +1

    Amazing they've managed to restore so much of the locomotive and old infrastructure, I presume.

  • @zearfossrailfan
    @zearfossrailfan Před 4 dny +1

    That's amazing!! Thanks for sharing!! 👍

  • @ehcatsfaneric2211
    @ehcatsfaneric2211 Před 3 dny

    I can only imagine the ground shaking raw power.a dream of mine to get to see it in person but it will never come east like the challenger did

  • @Enfield2A
    @Enfield2A Před 2 dny

    Very clean shot!

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Před 4 dny +2

    "I think I can I think I can I think I can I....."

  • @jamesburnside3023
    @jamesburnside3023 Před 5 dny +1

    One fine looking train

  • @tackywhale5664
    @tackywhale5664 Před dnem

    What kind of camera equipment are you using here? I really would like to know, because it’s one of the best types of present-day video footage I’ve ever ever seen.

  • @UncleFjester
    @UncleFjester Před 3 dny

    Big Boy passing my way tomorrow, Hopefuly I can get up to record it.

  • @THOMAS81Z
    @THOMAS81Z Před 5 dny +1

    i was on the top of that cut in sept 95 filming the 3985

  • @AhmearClayIombo-dj6di

    Awesome Catch

  • @johnnyoneal7572
    @johnnyoneal7572 Před 6 dny

    Awesome video

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv Před 2 dny

    Go Big Boy ❤ It. 😊

  • @2quintly
    @2quintly Před 6 dny

    Awesome, nice stack talk, looks like there was a student engineer too.

  • @STHSIndustries2K6
    @STHSIndustries2K6 Před 6 dny

    UP #4014 highballs through Wyoming. He's headed west. He's pulling a small freight train too

  • @PFR1
    @PFR1 Před 6 dny

    Where will it pick up the passenger car consist?

  • @Требучет
    @Требучет Před 6 dny +1

    Какой красавец !!!

  • @UnionPacificFan-cu3pt
    @UnionPacificFan-cu3pt Před 6 dny +1

    Now that's cool. Are they gonna let it run the mainline without a diesel? Also I'm gonna get to see it twice pretty soon.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 Před 5 dny +2

      Yes, unless the 4014 needs help with braking. All the electronics the diesels was providing, are now tucked into the tender.

  • @backonpro5679
    @backonpro5679 Před 6 dny

    Is this for the rose land excursion or more tests?

  • @andyerwin3535
    @andyerwin3535 Před 4 dny

    I saw a long string of passenger cars on their way to Cheyenne Friday or Saturday, I was assuming they were for this trip but I don’t see them. Any idea what they were for or where they were going?

  • @MTHDCS
    @MTHDCS Před 5 dny

    There goes all the brake shoes!

  • @bowlinerailfan
    @bowlinerailfan Před 6 dny

    Great video. But is this run a test run or a ferry move with freight cars? I knew Big Boy was supposed to be running this week, but I thought it was going to be a western excursion tour.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 Před 5 dny

      No, the freight cars are there to help with braking. Since there is no Diesel engine to do Dynamic Braking.

  • @jonathanp935
    @jonathanp935 Před 6 dny

    this is true steam power.

  • @johnnyoneal7572
    @johnnyoneal7572 Před 6 dny +2

    He doesn't need assistance anymore he's BB 4014 Choo Choo Mr Ed and crew safe travels

    • @RmsTitanicagaming1912
      @RmsTitanicagaming1912 Před 5 dny +2

      The diesel for only there for dynamic breaking ( PTC) and to power the coaches. If you watch the video of 4014 pushing the stalled freight train the diesel is at idle(neutral) the entire time.

    • @FanRailer
      @FanRailer  Před 5 dny +2

      The diesel does NOT supply power to the coaches. Freight diesels do not come with HEP capabilities. That’s what the generator cars in the consist are for.

    • @RmsTitanicagaming1912
      @RmsTitanicagaming1912 Před 5 dny

      @@FanRailer I’ve always heard that up 4015 was only for dynamic and giving power to the coaches

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 Před 5 dny +2

      The Diesel was not a helper. It provided all the electronic Feldercarb, that is now required. Plus helped with braking. Now all the electronics's and and other stuff, is tucked into the side of the tender. The Diesel was also there to help with Braking. Never to assist or push.

    • @jamesmckenzie3532
      @jamesmckenzie3532 Před 5 dny +1

      ​@@FanRailerI can confirm that diesels on non-freight trains are there for power. AMTRAK routinely uses UP power when the engines on the SunSet Limited fail. One of the AMTRAK engines has to be running for HEP.

  • @stevencoenen9126
    @stevencoenen9126 Před 3 dny

    LOVE TO SEE THE BIG BOY PULL FULLY LOADED GRAIN CARS ABOUT 250 CARS WITH NO DIESEL IN MIDDLE OR IN BACK. OH YEAH. ❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😊😊😊

  • @rev.randall2292
    @rev.randall2292 Před 4 dny

    Diesel ? We dont need no stinkin deeezle !

  • @edvardelnaes3151
    @edvardelnaes3151 Před 14 hodinami

    You can hear her much better without the diesel.

  • @katherinec2759
    @katherinec2759 Před 2 dny

    Are they having him actually pull revenue freight, or are the cars just loaded with ballast or something?

  • @davidng2336
    @davidng2336 Před 6 dny

    OMG NO DIESEL! I do understand they may add one down the line, but I wonder if it means that 4015 will be moved back to regular service instead of just assisting 4014.

    • @texastrainfan56
      @texastrainfan56 Před 6 dny

      4015 has always been in regular service when Big Boy isn't running. She is still needed for breaking when they have the who passenger train from what has been said so I don't think we have seen the last of her with 4014

  • @railyardfilms6491
    @railyardfilms6491 Před 6 dny

    Glad it beginning it west tour

  • @aleu650
    @aleu650 Před 5 dny

    ❤❤❤

  • @adformer9212
    @adformer9212 Před 6 dny +1

    Wait the Big Boy has 4 high pressure cylinders... yet it's only doing 4 exhaust beats per wheel rotation instead of 8? Why is that? There's no way the two sets of valve gears are synched up that perfectly, right?

    • @cliffleigh7450
      @cliffleigh7450 Před 5 dny

      All articulated locos will get in and out of step due to slight differences in wheel diameter , curves, slipping, etc. Here's a classic example: czcams.com/video/fAuxZpTrt5A/video.html

  • @DSGDDR
    @DSGDDR Před 6 dny

    Nossa é muito legal ver o Big Boy sem o Diesel!

  • @adamchristman9761
    @adamchristman9761 Před 6 dny

    Oh my lanta.

  • @jokerinthebronx
    @jokerinthebronx Před 4 dny

    Was this converted from steam to oil? The smoke seems light.

    • @FanRailer
      @FanRailer  Před 4 dny

      Do you SEE a space for coal in the tender?

  • @user-tp7bl6dt2c
    @user-tp7bl6dt2c Před 6 dny

    Nice 😊

  • @alanandnancymeinholdt6899

    "Steam on the Iron"

  • @petermacfarlane4388
    @petermacfarlane4388 Před 2 dny

    What happened to the Diesel Electric loco?

    • @Strasburg_Railfaner611
      @Strasburg_Railfaner611 Před dnem +1

      They were running 4014 for a section of the tour on its own but today they put 4015 back on so nothing happened to it

  • @user-uc9tj5uh8x
    @user-uc9tj5uh8x Před 3 dny

    😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @WB-Brown
    @WB-Brown Před 6 dny

    Looked like Austin was at the controls.

  • @PiDsPagePrototypes
    @PiDsPagePrototypes Před 2 dny

    Accelerating uphill away from a standstill. Well, TBH, that set of carriages is no where near the load it was designed to haul,...

  • @paulmace9165
    @paulmace9165 Před 5 dny

    4014 now has PTZ don't need diesel anymore

  • @adamc1966
    @adamc1966 Před 6 dny

    Will see it in California on 7-11. 👍

  • @johnchristeson9152
    @johnchristeson9152 Před 5 dny

    Is this Austin's first time on the throttle?

  • @Southfloridaeverything

    I saw it on camera from florida

  • @CoryAY82383
    @CoryAY82383 Před 5 dny

    Doubt it will happen but would be awesome to see big boy defeat 3985 record

  • @rathbaster
    @rathbaster Před 5 dny +1

    Magnificent

  • @UncleFjester
    @UncleFjester Před 3 dny

    NO Graffiti like it should be!

  •  Před 2 dny

    @ 2:50 The only time you will see a compete train set of cars without graffiti painted all over them... 😁

  • @michaelborchers6060
    @michaelborchers6060 Před 5 dny

    Not built to spin free. Diesel put dynamic drag on 4014 to simulate pulling a load.

  • @joshmeister4449
    @joshmeister4449 Před 6 dny +2

    A Big Boy on Sheman Hill, with tonnage, and no helpers, as God intended....

  • @Joker96624
    @Joker96624 Před 4 dny

    The freight cars not having graffiti all over almost makes this feel fake, like a model train set.

    • @FanRailer
      @FanRailer  Před 3 dny

      Well, it’s a PR train; you think they’re gonna use beat-to-hell freight cars on it?

  • @billyhatcher643
    @billyhatcher643 Před 4 dny

    Big boy isn't a steam engine anymore cause he's not using coal and it sucks they did this

    • @FanRailer
      @FanRailer  Před 3 dny +3

      Congratulations you win the dumbest comment of the week award. Not only were oil burning steam locomotives a thing back in the steam days, but lemme ask you what the boiler is generating and what is powering the cylinders. Oh wait, it’s STEAM. Steam is steam regardless of the source of the fuel.

    • @DillonTrinhProductions
      @DillonTrinhProductions Před 3 dny

      You're dumb.

    • @Benry2
      @Benry2 Před 3 dny

      So the thousands of steam locomotives that burned wood and oil in the steam era weren't actual steam locomotives?

    • @mratsfrailfan1894
      @mratsfrailfan1894 Před 3 dny +1

      Your actually a idiot

    • @salabert1849
      @salabert1849 Před 3 dny

      You're the dumbest person that eart has ever had

  • @jimrockford3662
    @jimrockford3662 Před 3 dny

    Training up the next generation engineer.