I didn't know that they brought steam trains back to life. And I was about the post the same comment that you wrote. This train is so beloved, it has become a symbol. I even see people from other countries leaving excited comments below the videos. There is something so special about a company resurrecting something for no reason at all, and giving back to the people! I really hope that they are charging an admission fee, and they find this restoration to be a profitable process. I'd like to see all the old trains brought back. You can look up the 1930's Diesel trains and they are even majestic! Like the EMD-GM train. I can't get enough of these old trains now!
I was there in Elkhart and Ankeny with my dad to see Big Boy stop and pass through. I really love trains, so it was super amazing to get to see him in action and it made my adhd very happy to see one of my favorite hyper-fixations :)
Man, look at 9:20 how carefully they're going over that bridge! It's important to remember that Big Boy weighs 600 tons, some of these older bridges weren't exactly built with engines like that in mind! Good to see UP staying safe.
I am one of the "people line the route". I am wearing a wide brimmed straw hat starting at 16:39 - 16:45! Glad to have been a part of your video. Mine are publicly posted on facebook at Dan A Currie. THANK YOU for some marvelous videos!!
@@antonfloor344Yes I was - very heavy traffic and was alone. So bypassing towns was a must. Took me 20 mins in one town to get though a traffic light. 4014 was a beautiful sight - 1.2 million pounds of earth shaking, smoke and steam billowing coming down the tracks. I have a old CN rail road radar gun. Came by me at 25 ft at 35 mph. Was well worth the 'chase'. I normally chase tornadoes. This was just as exciting. Keep in touch.
I got to see 4014 in Wheatland Ia. Very well done and got to talk to the engineer....Ed Dickens I think. Crowd was well behaved. It was almost a religious experience for me...lol. Thank you Union Pacific for taking on this project!!!!
Great video! Saw myself in my orange golf shirt as Big Boy stopped at Rochelle, IL. Though we made numerous friends there, the overall crowd was unruly and obnoxious! Also, crowd control was almost nonexistent. Wished we had driven to Iowa instead! Thanks for posting.
It seems like every shot in these types of videos is a tracking shot. For variety, I would recommend a few nicely framed, static, tripod shots. That's just a critique. Love seeing Big Boy. He's great!
So BB comes an goes, then you watch a bunch a rail cars - end of shot. How delightful. BB IS the hero of this series. It is to be tracked. that thing doesn't stand still why should the camera?
It crosses what is known as Nelson Bridge where it stops. Next video labeled incorrect. It's not Sauk Valley, Iowa. It's Sterling, IL. Along the Rock River. I was born there.
At the 1:26 mark, I bet the people standing on the North side of the track were PISSED as the freight train blocked their view. West Chicago is my home town, and I recently moved to AZ. Dang, missed the whole event.
It is for use as head end power for the passenger cars ( lighting /ac etc) and if there is a breakdown of Big Boy it could take them to where they need to go.
Surely I can't be the only one that gets teary eyes watching this icon back to life. :)
What blows me away is All The People coming out and lining the tracks just to see this Majestic Beast pass by. This isn't Just a Train 🗽 It's a SYMBOL
I didn't know that they brought steam trains back to life. And I was about the post the same comment that you wrote. This train is so beloved, it has become a symbol. I even see people from other countries leaving excited comments below the videos. There is something so special about a company resurrecting something for no reason at all, and giving back to the people! I really hope that they are charging an admission fee, and they find this restoration to be a profitable process. I'd like to see all the old trains brought back. You can look up the 1930's Diesel trains and they are even majestic! Like the EMD-GM train. I can't get enough of these old trains now!
Ed Dickens must be having the time of his life piloting 4014... Well done Ed!!!
It is fascinating that so many people line the route of this American icon of the rail.
I think people miss the days of old more than they realize. I know I do. "Modern life" isn't all that it's cracked up to be.
I was there in Elkhart and Ankeny with my dad to see Big Boy stop and pass through. I really love trains, so it was super amazing to get to see him in action and it made my adhd very happy to see one of my favorite hyper-fixations :)
Man, look at 9:20 how carefully they're going over that bridge! It's important to remember that Big Boy weighs 600 tons, some of these older bridges weren't exactly built with engines like that in mind! Good to see UP staying safe.
True dat cross that bridge to fast it would fall apart
When Americans reconnect with their history something magic happens. Thanks Big Boy.
We can’t thank you enough for getting this all together for all of us. You did a great job. Thank you
Fantastic machine 👍 fantastic compilation of videos . Almost unreal to watch her pull all that modern equipment 🛠️👍
I am one of the "people line the route". I am wearing a wide brimmed straw hat starting at 16:39 - 16:45! Glad to have been a part of your video. Mine are publicly posted on facebook at Dan A Currie. THANK YOU for some marvelous videos!!
Amazing and great steam train , good to see it traveling around for everyone to see , regards from New Zealand
Was so lucky to see it twice in one day. Galt, IL and east of Dewitt, Iowa. Thank you for the video.
Tom Pinnef you’re a lucky guy, I hope to see her/him next you when I’m going on a road trip
@@antonfloor344Yes I was - very heavy traffic and was alone. So bypassing towns was a must. Took me 20 mins in one town to get though a traffic light. 4014 was a beautiful sight - 1.2 million pounds of earth shaking, smoke and steam billowing coming down the tracks. I have a old CN rail road radar gun. Came by me at 25 ft at 35 mph. Was well worth the 'chase'. I normally chase tornadoes. This was just as exciting. Keep in touch.
Tom Pinnef thanks for the answer, I appreciate that.
Awesome video American Train ! !🚂🚄🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
I got to see 4014 in Wheatland Ia. Very well done and got to talk to the engineer....Ed Dickens I think. Crowd was well behaved. It was almost a religious experience for me...lol. Thank you Union Pacific for taking on this project!!!!
Great video! Saw myself in my orange golf shirt as Big Boy stopped at Rochelle, IL. Though we made numerous friends there, the overall crowd was unruly and obnoxious! Also, crowd control was almost nonexistent. Wished we had driven to Iowa instead! Thanks for posting.
What an education the riders on that train are gettin!
Oh how I wish this magnificent beast would travel to California!
It will be here in October!
No way! You’re pullin my leg here! When and where!?
TheRealRailFan in Pasadena at the Rail/train museum...I understand.
@@ronstarkronstark500 I can't believe it! My parents agreed to take me there! And one of my friends is coming too!
nicely covered.....
Great restoration
Great respect for the big work carried out! Thanks. 👍
Beautiful photography. Nice edits as well.
Did anyone notice that the bridge sagged as BB went over it?? Incredible but certainly understandable.
Simply beauty
WOW! Thanks!
14:06 I love that wheel slip!
What a monster seems like great great centipede😁
And peaceful leisure places amen
Impressive!
Illinois sweetheart people❤️
It seems like every shot in these types of videos is a tracking shot. For variety, I would recommend a few nicely framed, static, tripod shots. That's just a critique. Love seeing Big Boy. He's great!
So BB comes an goes, then you watch a bunch a rail cars - end of shot. How delightful. BB IS the hero of this series. It is to be tracked. that thing doesn't stand still why should the camera?
Awesome Big Boy 💪😎
How long is this train gonna ride, I’m goin on a road trip next year from NY to LV I really hope to see her/him.
More people than the Super Bowl?
It crosses what is known as Nelson Bridge where it stops. Next video labeled incorrect. It's not Sauk Valley, Iowa. It's Sterling, IL. Along the Rock River. I was born there.
At the 1:26 mark, I bet the people standing on the North side of the track were PISSED as the freight train blocked their view. West Chicago is my home town, and I recently moved to AZ. Dang, missed the whole event.
Do you know if Big Boy coming to AZ?
Will be in Southern California October 12-13 so look out around that time, might possibly run through Arizona.
That is my video @15:18
I wonder why is she pulling the diesel electrics? In case she breaks down or are they supplementing the pull.?
It is for use as head end power for the passenger cars ( lighting /ac etc) and if there is a breakdown of Big Boy it could take them to where they need to go.
Question; are you dubbing whistle effect?
Wow American Train, I did not know that you can do this, will there will be a 9th part after this.
Of course the 9th part is coming soon :)
All right, I can't wait.
American engineering
Altogether with USA
Interesting that they don't fence their railroad tracks.
I have footage from Columbus,NE today. How do I get it to you?
Does anyone know if the he's coming to Arizona?
The whole UP system later this year, so Yes. Will be in Southern California in October perhaps will run around then.
Because UP dared to do this....
Why want they put big boy 4014 on a highball like they do the 844 and 3985
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All the way to peaceful world, peaceful societies, peaceful communities, peaceful persons and peaceful companies as well😂
Someone please throw a switch on the track to send it to Virginia :-D
The UP goes as far east as Chicago.
And 3025 too
Hey rail fans please stand 25 feet away off the track as safety professionals tells you
Shakey bridge bout 8:50
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