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  • Опубліковано 14 лис 2024

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  • @ad356
    @ad356 5 років тому +56

    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.

    • @johnnyraiderallison851
      @johnnyraiderallison851 Рік тому

      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 !!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

  • @blackstone1a
    @blackstone1a 5 років тому +25

    “Pride of a nation, a beast made of steel!”

    • @BassJunkieXL
      @BassJunkieXL 4 роки тому +3

      Sabaton ^^

    • @kitchenjail3546
      @kitchenjail3546 3 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @OregonRailfan83
    @OregonRailfan83 5 років тому +5

    This must be the most photographed locomotive of this century. So far! Magnificent! Power and beauty!!

  • @billgoin4004
    @billgoin4004 5 років тому +49

    I'm Just glad that it made it home without someone stepping in front of the train!

    • @ColoradoRailroadProductions
      @ColoradoRailroadProductions  5 років тому +4

      Yeah that’s a good thing

    • @eva.cassidy
      @eva.cassidy 5 років тому +7

      And Ed has a few more white hairs from the stress of not hitting anyone.

    • @Romans--bo7br
      @Romans--bo7br 5 років тому +2

      @@eva.cassidy.... the same applies for trucks and truckers!!... the principle dynamics are the same for both - trains and heavy trucks.

  • @julieleehaug4711
    @julieleehaug4711 3 роки тому +2

    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. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @robertweldon7909
    @robertweldon7909 5 років тому +11

    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.

  • @martihelives
    @martihelives 5 років тому +4

    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!!!

  • @Ravenscaller
    @Ravenscaller 5 років тому +43

    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.

    • @davemaccarter64
      @davemaccarter64 5 років тому +3

      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.

  • @Carstuff111
    @Carstuff111 5 років тому +3

    OMG that beast looks amazing in the snowy weather!!!

  • @PRR5406
    @PRR5406 5 років тому +13

    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!

  • @fredboi4324
    @fredboi4324 4 роки тому +2

    Its amazing to see this engine back on the rails!

  • @ellieprice3396
    @ellieprice3396 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful professional photography. What a thrill to watch this big sixteen wheeler barreling along at top speed through the barren snow covered countryside.

  • @divanola
    @divanola 4 роки тому +1

    I never thought I'd live to see this!...what a tribute to man and machine!

  • @robertblackman3451
    @robertblackman3451 5 років тому +6

    It's just fantastic that some people are willing to keep that old girl alive! Thanks to those that have a passion for that.

  • @bboomer1948
    @bboomer1948 4 роки тому +1

    That Galloping Beast is pure Magic ! What a Machine. Thanks for posting.

  • @davemaccarter64
    @davemaccarter64 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @georgem7965
    @georgem7965 4 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @ColoradoRailroadProductions
      @ColoradoRailroadProductions  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @JerkRice
    @JerkRice 5 років тому +7

    Beautiful footage of the Big Boy in the snow. Thank you for sharing.

  • @hawkdsl
    @hawkdsl 5 років тому +10

    The car shots blow me away.. Look at how massive that monster is.. holy cow

    • @ad356
      @ad356 5 років тому +3

      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)

  • @brandonmcfarland5200
    @brandonmcfarland5200 3 роки тому +2

    That Black Engine Is One Of My Favorite Looks.

  • @meadcarlson4429
    @meadcarlson4429 4 роки тому +3

    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.

    • @davidwooldridge7570
      @davidwooldridge7570 4 роки тому

      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.

  • @john-yc8zz
    @john-yc8zz 5 років тому +29

    My wife said it best. Very romantic. Glad we got to see the "big boy" Nothing beats the sound of a steam whistle.

    • @olddave4833
      @olddave4833 5 років тому +2

      .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.

  • @thomasavensjr.2790
    @thomasavensjr.2790 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @craigpalmer5693
    @craigpalmer5693 4 роки тому +1

    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

  • @SmallMartingale
    @SmallMartingale 5 років тому +5

    Very cool!

  • @mjc6184
    @mjc6184 5 років тому +5

    I think I can feel the ground shake just watching this! WOW!!! Really fantastic video of the grandest steamer of all time!

  • @PAHerefords
    @PAHerefords 5 років тому +39

    Now that its broke in, let's see some 100+ car freights over Sherman hill!

    • @waynekeer
      @waynekeer 4 роки тому +2

      So cool

    • @c182SkylaneRG
      @c182SkylaneRG 4 роки тому +2

      @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...

  • @edithdavis2848
    @edithdavis2848 5 років тому +12

    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.

  • @suprheater9850
    @suprheater9850 4 роки тому +2

    I admire your perseverance in chasing in that blizzard; bravo

  • @TrainLordJC
    @TrainLordJC 5 років тому +18

    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 UA-cam 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 UA-cam Train Lord in South Australia. Thanks again. WOW!

    • @Romans--bo7br
      @Romans--bo7br 5 років тому +5

      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. : )

    • @TrainLordJC
      @TrainLordJC 5 років тому +3

      @@Romans--bo7br absolutely,

  • @jaminova_1969
    @jaminova_1969 5 років тому +3

    Wow! Look at her go!

  • @BowlerEd300
    @BowlerEd300 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @dlcluley
    @dlcluley 5 років тому +2

    Those are some of the best pacing shots I've seen. Excellent work.

  • @ExecutorElassus
    @ExecutorElassus 4 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @RickyJr46
    @RickyJr46 5 років тому +11

    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.

  • @knightwolf200612
    @knightwolf200612 5 років тому +5

    Awesome! and nothing sounds like that Big Boy steam whistle. Goosebumps!

  • @clownsinmycoffee
    @clownsinmycoffee 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @ktpinnacle
    @ktpinnacle 5 років тому +3

    What a great trip. Thx for stopping in So Cal!

  • @rinotardssuck5747
    @rinotardssuck5747 5 років тому +7

    Excellent. Thank you!

  • @w4rrn
    @w4rrn 5 років тому +11

    Brilliant footage guys and thanks for sharing it on UA-cam. 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 UA-cam on the tour. Hope to fly over to travel behind 4014 next year from Manchester UK

  • @henrys.6864
    @henrys.6864 4 роки тому +2

    4014 makes its own snow storm! 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

  • @travelingtom923
    @travelingtom923 5 років тому +11

    Wondering if anyone was going to brave the terrible weather to catch the Big Boy. There is a few soldiers out there. Well done!

  • @2quintly
    @2quintly 4 роки тому +3

    Big Boy 4014, made in America. America is great.

  • @yves-noel-mariegonnet1043
    @yves-noel-mariegonnet1043 3 роки тому +1

    Splendide! Magnifique! Extraordinaire! Merci!

  • @bmw325iscoupe
    @bmw325iscoupe 5 років тому +3

    Great video. Loved the scene crossing the S. Platte R.

  • @gmmeier321
    @gmmeier321 5 років тому +5

    Great footage. Made me feel like i was there instead of snowed in, in Boulder.

  • @joselozada8689
    @joselozada8689 2 роки тому +1

    thanks for sharing , the machine looks majestic in a challenge of weather consditions 👍🇺🇸

  • @ThatBIGTRAINGuy
    @ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 роки тому +1

    This is amazing! How have I missed this video before now?
    Thank you!

  • @garyfeltus9801
    @garyfeltus9801 5 років тому +10

    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.

    • @chuckbrasch4575
      @chuckbrasch4575 5 років тому +2

      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!!!!

    • @garyfeltus9801
      @garyfeltus9801 5 років тому +1

      @@chuckbrasch4575
      Sorry about the misspelled there. Wow would have to done that. Thanks for replying.

  • @rogerwilliams2902
    @rogerwilliams2902 5 років тому +1

    Bloody marvellous !. It would be lovely to see Mallard keeping it company, fastest and biggest !!!!. Regards from the UK.

  • @mikejuba9228
    @mikejuba9228 5 років тому +3

    Magnificent.

  • @evanf1293
    @evanf1293 4 роки тому +1

    what an epic thing to see 4014 in the snow

  • @aiforus
    @aiforus 4 роки тому +1

    National Treasure! Awesome VIDEO!

  • @Xander_Zimmermann
    @Xander_Zimmermann 5 років тому +8

    Please return him to full active service again.

  • @stevenswisher4980
    @stevenswisher4980 5 років тому +7

    This made my Thanksgiving Day! Excellent Work, the snow was a nice touch. Thanks so much!

  • @brockpaine
    @brockpaine 5 років тому +10

    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!)

  • @mikemichaelc344
    @mikemichaelc344 5 років тому +7

    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

  • @russellbrown7028
    @russellbrown7028 5 років тому +7

    Looks like at least 10 below on the plains that day.

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely video with the Big Boy :)

  • @ghilreese3413
    @ghilreese3413 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for the videos.

  • @JonnyMainframe
    @JonnyMainframe 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @renewii
    @renewii 5 років тому +3

    Great shot!! Greetings from MEXICO

  • @FranzFerdinandVIII
    @FranzFerdinandVIII 5 років тому +11

    (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.

  • @Willysmb44
    @Willysmb44 5 років тому +1

    Great video, and props for going out into this weather to get it.

  • @sardu55
    @sardu55 Рік тому

    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.

  • @paulsmith6616
    @paulsmith6616 5 років тому +3

    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.

  • @geomodelrailroader
    @geomodelrailroader 5 років тому +12

    Welcome Home Steam Crew it has been a long year now lets get Big Boy parked and get the Plows out of the barn.

  • @franciscorosete7436
    @franciscorosete7436 4 роки тому +1

    It just came in my backyard and I missed it. We followed it on Motorcycles from Cheyenne to Laramie going west.

  • @NAHAJI133
    @NAHAJI133 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @mikemullay5622
    @mikemullay5622 5 років тому +16

    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.

  • @wayned1807
    @wayned1807 5 років тому +4

    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 UA-cam 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.

  • @gerardmccuskin8199
    @gerardmccuskin8199 4 роки тому +1

    Great video great steam train

  • @bobsnyder3309
    @bobsnyder3309 5 років тому +4

    I don't think I've ever seen snow in that area without the wind blowing about 50 mph

  • @GhostShark4449
    @GhostShark4449 4 роки тому +1

    Last Year 4014, This Year 924! Awesome!

  • @austinshackles549
    @austinshackles549 4 роки тому +1

    I think the shots in the snow are even better than the nice weather. Look more like work than play :D

  • @Chuck59ish
    @Chuck59ish 5 років тому +4

    Glad to he made home, looks like a steam leak on the left front drive piston, probably just some packing. Great video coverage.

    • @Romans--bo7br
      @Romans--bo7br 5 років тому +2

      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.

  • @Tonetwisters
    @Tonetwisters 5 років тому +2

    That is one big steam engine! Can't believe all the cars its pulling ...

  • @chuckwlodarczyk9961
    @chuckwlodarczyk9961 5 років тому +7

    Nice video no stupid music thank you .

    • @eva.cassidy
      @eva.cassidy 5 років тому +2

      I agree. Music (or silence) best left for vids shot from drones if there's no accompanying sound from ground placed microphones.

    • @vernondeadmond740
      @vernondeadmond740 4 роки тому +2

      The Big Boy makes it's own music nothing else is needed.

  • @jeff9104
    @jeff9104 5 років тому +2

    Great video !

  • @unionpacificfan3569
    @unionpacificfan3569 5 років тому +6

    Great Video Bro!

  • @jmeyer3rn
    @jmeyer3rn 5 років тому +11

    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.)

    • @MrBobcone
      @MrBobcone 5 років тому +2

      In Kansas I believe...Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @johnderoo8976
      @johnderoo8976 5 років тому +3

      Hoppers were picked up in Topeka

    • @jmeyer3rn
      @jmeyer3rn 5 років тому +2

      Robert Cone you too!

  • @Sys-Edit0r-1995
    @Sys-Edit0r-1995 5 років тому +1

    Man it'll be crazy when they'll get 3985 going again too. Man that'll be some double header!

  • @Brian_rock_railfan
    @Brian_rock_railfan 5 років тому +3

    Awesome video liked

  • @firehawk0
    @firehawk0 5 років тому +13

    I bet this is the first time in 60 years 4014 has seen snow lol

    • @Romans--bo7br
      @Romans--bo7br 5 років тому +6

      Nathan R.... 57 years to be exact. Was still in WY. until it was transferred to Pomona in the early spring of 1962.

    • @firehawk0
      @firehawk0 5 років тому +3

      @@Romans--bo7br eh... close enough lol

  • @paulziolo9241
    @paulziolo9241 5 років тому +1

    Quelle machine!

  • @owntor1
    @owntor1 5 років тому +1

    Awesome!!

  • @peterjowyk637
    @peterjowyk637 3 роки тому +1

    THAR SHE BLOWS....WOOO.....WOOOO....WOOOOO

  • @RoseSharon7777
    @RoseSharon7777 3 роки тому +1

    I bet its VERY COLD inside that conductors cab!! Well maybe not with all that engine heat!! Might be quite cozy!!

  • @RoseSharon7777
    @RoseSharon7777 3 роки тому +1

    AWESOME Video!!

  • @CTSIX-eo9rj
    @CTSIX-eo9rj 3 роки тому +1

    Americas pride in action

  • @FM-st3qz
    @FM-st3qz 5 років тому +2

    Awesome pacing!

  • @stevebrewer3174
    @stevebrewer3174 5 років тому +4

    They will definitely take the Big Boy and cars to the maintenance shop to work on it after all this long trip.

    • @RossABQ
      @RossABQ 5 років тому +2

      Very impressive that (AFAIK) it made the tour without major breakdowns! Looking forward to the next tour.

  • @TrainNerd97
    @TrainNerd97 5 років тому +3

    I guess we can say this title for 2019! 2019: The Year of The Big Boy!

  • @chrisromero5302
    @chrisromero5302 5 років тому +2

    I've seen her a few times in Ft. Lupton.

  • @kdtrproductions4983
    @kdtrproductions4983 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful, I wish I saw it but no time and a lot of money but hey at least I saw it during Spike 150

  • @k0jed215lov
    @k0jed215lov 5 років тому +5

    Kind of wish they would have added a caboose to the trip, but great video!

  • @paulsmith6616
    @paulsmith6616 5 років тому +1

    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'....

  • @RobertKohut
    @RobertKohut 5 років тому +2

    Nice!!... :-) Amazing!!

  • @kenton6098
    @kenton6098 5 років тому +4

    I stood out in 10 deg weather for 40 minutes before discovering that they moved its schedule up a day because of the storm.

  • @frankym274
    @frankym274 5 років тому +1

    Nice UP 4014 Big Boy Steam Engine Locomotive With New SD70AH Power I Saw UP 4014 Big Boy Steam Engine Locomotive Magnolia Tx