I'm honestly impressed by your decision to skip the Keddie Wye. The temptation to film there must have been overwhelming, but at the end the day, there are tons of people who got shots there, and you are the only one who got the the vast majority of the Feather River Canyon! I am so glad this video exists!
Yes, it's great Dan got all this video. There was a TON of one-lane construction in the canyon that held people back (like me) from following it properly all the way down to Oroville. At the end of the day, I feel blessed to have seen what I did with my kids, but the construction was really bad.
I was the first person to set up at Keddie Wye at 5:10am. It ended up a zoo especially once the chasers showed up. I choose not to go in the canyon. One way traffic in spots plus the flotilla of cars. Just as you and I did, you had to pick which spot you wanted. Great video.
What an adventure we had. Worth the 5 year wait!! Such a wonderful and amazing bonding experience we both shared together. One we will both remember for the rest of our lives. I look forward to traveling, chasing and assisting you with future videos productions. Couldn’t be more proud of you and how well you responded in dealing with our “unexpected incident” Great trip buddy. Thank you Dan. l had such good fun documenting this historic event with you! Dad
Say thanks to my Dad everyone! He was instrumental in helping me achieve what I did here. It was wonderful and I'll never forget it. Yes there will be more to come!
What a grand adventure that was. I drove down to Oroville to see it's whistle stop later that afternoon, and then the next day to see it again parked in Roseville. You are all incredible. To stop, fly your droan, and maybe leap frog ahead to see it again, is shear love. Thank you all for my being able to see the parts of the trip I couldn't.
The Feather River Canyon is one of my favorite places to visit . Thank you for the the wonderful scenic journey. You have made it possible for thousands of rail fans to witness Big Boy at its best. Thank you
Thank you Dan, it’s great to see the articulation in action. I saw it 3 times in 2 days. It was a bucket list moment every time I saw and heard it roll by
This has to be one of the best 4014 videos I’ve ever seen. I appreciate the effort to add engine noise when you can instead of just inspiring music. Well done sir!
Well thanks very much this is too kind of you! I am glad you enjoy this one so much it's definitely my favorite. a dream come true to capture the 4014 in this magnificent canyon. Yes it's always important to me with steam locomotives to at least get some real steam sounds in the video.
I wish I could have seen it in person but your footage is the next best thing. Bravo Dan, your video is the BEST I’ve seen of this entire excursion!! Keep up the amazing work
Well, you've really done it this time. I love the old steam engines and I've watched quite a few video's of Big Boy 4014 and others but I think this is the best one I've seen. Being able to see the whole train from above and the 4014 along with the beautiful scenery is quite impressive to me. And the little caboose is the icing on the cake. Nice to see railcars without graffiti on them too. Love the sound of the engine and it's whistle. Thanks for sharing Dan.
Absolutely PHANOMINAL footage bud! I expected nothing less! I couldn't wait to see the video on this. I didn't get a chance to get over to the valley to see it myself.
This was excellent and the way you balance the video show the scenic background of the canyons, wonderful geological formations and the focus on the train in a subtle way. We really enjoyed this one. Thank you for the time you invested in making it!
Awesome coverage of Big Boy 4014!! Once in a lifetime experience to capture the majestic scenery and good ol' american iron! Was fortunate to experience up close in Roseville. What a treat for any rail fan enthusiast! Thanks for sharing 👏 👏 👏
Fantastic video coverage Dan, absolutely beautiful work! I love your attitude on not impeding other railfans during filming! I wish the pacers would get that! (Dave).
Just found time to watch your classic coverage of 4014 in the Feather River Canyon. It's been around 29 years since I was last there and your drone coverage shows up much more than what can be seen from the highway. I've scanned others' comments and fully understand why you skipped the Keddie Wye (others have shared their coverage there, so I haven't missed a thing). I have to say you must have truly been blessed to get so much and I'm sure the spirit of that long departed Western Pacific Engineer, the late James Boynton, was with you all the way. I had the privilege of meeting James and his lovely wife Betty when I went railfanning up the canyon from Sacramento to Quincy back in September 1989. Back then I was in the Railroad Industry myself in Australia and the Boyntons welcomed me as a fellow railroader into their home during my stay in Quincy. Thanks for your coverage of a unique event and for stirring up fond memories. 😊😊😊
Thank you for your understanding about Keddie! Some have not been understanding and couldn't believe that I skipped it but I would not have achieved that long pace in the canyon if I had been at Keddie. That sounds like a great time you had when you railfanned the canyon with them in the past. Glad I could bring up some memories for you.
I love Quincy. Quaint little town and the drive is beautiful ( when the roads are clear). I am so sad I missed this trip, but the drone captured it wonderfully!! A massive Thank you to you and your Dad and whoever else worked on this project! I hope you were able to enjoy it while you were filming!
But there is no detail of the 4014 itself. Half the time, all that is known is that there is a steam loco passing thru the canyon. Where was the Keddie wye and Williams loop footage? Dedication to railfans? How about dedication to drone skill?
Indeed, thank you for sharing this very wonderful video. Those of us who could not travel to see this magnificent locomotive can now watch it at its best.
I have pretty much ran out of superlatives to describe your drone footage. In addition to your expert pilotage I have to admire your location selection and how you were able to move along and leap frog with all that traffic. Amazing planning!
Really stunning footage, and also beautifully framed! When you cut away from the locomotive and show the big expanse of the landscape it just adds to the experience. It's also clear that you knew what features of the operational aspects to look out for and you captured them perfectly! Thanks for all the time that clearly went into this, thoroughly enjoyable! I'm in Utah, so I caught up with 4014 twice during this trip, but I couldn't follow all day, every day (as much as I would have liked to!), so, footage like this is a wonderful addition to the documentation of this spectacular piece of engineering. Thank you!
Steam engines are such a big part of our history, I am so glad there are people willing to keep this part of our Americana alive. Great video, good balance of music and added "train sound" and a perfect location make this so much fun to watch. Thank you!
Me too!! So fortunate that the Union Pacific puts money into letting this happen. This would be my all time #1 region to capture this thing operating so what a massive check off the list it was.
Thanks so much for your time and dedication your wonderful at this you kept me mesmerized the whole way I could live on one of those trains, I was raised next to railroads until I was eighteen years old I miss hearing the horns late at night I wish I could live on this train it would be a dream come true thank you so much for your dedication and love for trains as well you brought back so many wonderful memories GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS Stay safe out there ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@walshrd yes, of course I have! That was simply my clever way of giving Railfan Dan a compliment. I don't understand your assertion that the "4014" was not always visible though. Are you suggesting that Railfan Dan somehow fabricated this???? Don't get it.
I'M SO GREAT FULL TO YOU FOR BRING BACK PRECIOUS MEMORIES, I GET SO HOME SICK JUST LISTENING TO TRAIN AND THAT WONDERFUL HORN AND THE SOUND OF THE WHEELS ON THE RAILS IT TAKES ME BACK TO WHEN I YOUNG GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS MY DEAR FRIEND FOR BRING BACK THE VOICES OF THE TRAIN AND THE SOUND OF THE RAILS❤
Went and saw in Desoto Missouri where my Grandfather had his last duty as a Conductor. It was absolutely magnificent and I could feel him there. Truly a testament to incredible design and engineering. I’m guessing the guy’s that are piloting this are just grinning the entire time.
Absolutely stunning Dan. I'm jealous of the photo freight you were able to film during this historic trip of the Big Boy through the Feather River Valley.
Thanks for the ride Dan and I didn't mind the fare as always the service is excellent. I'm not sure I have a favored spot in the canyon just look at it where is a bad one. Like you I like seeing the 4014 pulling freight cars a 100 or so would be fun maybe UP will give us a show some day. As always your the best thank you for your time. Paul
This is a superlative combination of the world's largest steam engine with its train traveling through spectacular scenery! Thank you, Dan, for this video! I enjoyed watching Bif Boy traveling through the Feather River Canyon! The Williams Loop was beautiful! I am looking forward to additional Big Boy videos from this western tour. I saw the Big Boy on static display in 2019 in West Chicago, Illinois. O understand that Big Boy will be in the Chicago, Illinois area in early September 2024. (Posted 19 July 2024 at 1819 CDT.)
Amazing shots Dan! I love the zoom on the newer drones. You can see through other drone flying closer but your shot is superior. Great idea with skipping Keddie. I too was in the canyon on this day. I was hoping to get a shot at Pulga, but got greedy and ended up getting stuck in construction a few miles east. I missed all chances in the canyon. I have a new appreciation for your work AND chasing trains !!
Thanks so much! Well I'm sorry to hear that I did wonder if folks would have a hard time catching up again or not. I wanted to shoot Keddie but it wasn't worth it to miss that first canyon pace West of Virgilia and I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to do both.
This is awesome. It's always great to see a working steam locomotive in the 21st century. This route is amazing and your footage is fantastic again. I assume the diesel is only insurance if something happens with the Big Boy. No wonder this unique train attracted a huge crowd along the way. High quality video as always Dan, thanks a lot for the super pictures.
Half the time a viewer has no idea the 4014 is at work. What's known is that a stream loco is running thru the canyon. The diesel is needed for dynamic braking to help the 4014 and to cut down on the wear and tear of its specialized brake shoes. In addition, the diesel is used for communications and train control. Some of these features were recently installed in the 4014.
Wow thank you so very much! This is extremely generous! I am currently out again to film the Big Boy from Ogden to Rock Springs on Monday and Tuesday so your donation will go directly to helping cover costs for this trip. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing. Yours is one of the best videos I've seen. I live just south of Cheyenne about 60 miles and get to see 4014 often, but seeing it here in the Feather River Canyon is special.
Well done Dan!! Well done!! We had smiles on our faces the whole time! Especially when that mighty horn blows! We are curious about the helper with Big Boy
Thanks so much! They do use the diesel for braking purposes as well as sometimes helping to power. Overall just helping to reduce wear and tear on the 4014.
A canyon that hasn't heard a steam whistle in 50 years. It was amazing. With revenue service too.I dreamed of that for the 4014. Even that I was unable to be there. Great video great shots,
Thanx for the lovely footage...we drove down from Washington State and arrived in Oroville when it pulled in for it's whistle stop. We jumped back in the car and and ran down 70 to Rameriz Rd. and hung a left eastward to find a crossing there. we were the second car to park and find our spot. It was 111 degrees at the crossing. Such a wonderful sight to be able to video the 4884 going by. Bucket list dreams comes true! P.S. Then we drove to Roseville and stayed for tree nights, going to the meet and greet in Roseville all three days, the Carnagie Train Museium and so much more!
Thanks Dan, another awesome video! My first trip to the USA was to ride an NRHS special powered by 3985 in the mid-90s. My wife was reluctant but the trip through the Feather River canyon won her over 🙂 With all the changes in technology that we see, it's fascinating to see that the best rockfall protection is still those 60-year old fences! Also a really nice touch to honour the WP by including 1983! Thanks, your video makes up for not being able to be there!
Awesome job, Dan. The best video I've seen of 4014. I realize now the mistake I made by stopping at Keddie. It wasn't so much the crowd, but we got held up in all the one-lane construction (very frustrating) and after the bridge near Tobin , we got behind Big Boy and couldn't catch it before it stopped in Oroville. Thanks for the great video!
I am glad to hear I made the decisions I did then. I planned everything around those one ways. I think we passed through Keddie just before 4014 did and then waited for it at Virgilia for about 10 minutes.
Such a beautiful canyon to see this awesome train in! So very proud of you and your work, and happy you and Dad had this adventure together. Guess it was worth missing my annual camping trip for 😉
The power of D-Log M on these drones as well as editing with Davinci Resolve! I am very impressed as well with how well it came out considering the awful backlit conditions.
This is the Big Boy video I've been anticipating since the tour was announced. And I'm sooo not disappointed. I've traveled this route from Oroville to Portola and beyond, checking out accessible points along the way by car. Not an easy task. Your coverage of the route is just what it should be; the route and the locomotive. I don't blame you for skipping Keddie, it's been shot a billion times. But your pan of Clio. Priceless. I'm not sure where you recorded the audio, but to hear him drift downhill through the canyon with a bit of dynamics in the background is just perfect. Or am I imagining that? Thanks Dan.| Side note: I lived in Modesto during the first run of 4014 and felt cheated that UP didn't take him all the way to Sacramento for the sesquicentennial of the Transcon. Kind of a diss, when you think about it (yes, logistics, blah blah blah fuck SP). But now I live in Florida, and here they are. oy
Thanks so much my friend! Yes the audio was taken from action in the canyon here itself from ground footage so it is as accurate as I could possibly be. I would have missed that first section in the canyon West of Virgilia for sure if I stayed for Keddie which was not worth it to me. I know it's too bad it has taken this long for them to bring it this far West.
For some the steam engines didn't matter much than the Coal, Water, Steam and big smokes. But seeing the Big Boy 4014 one can very well understand the Hypnotic Beauty that runs on the railway track. And of course the love of the Americans for the Black Beauty called "the beast"
I see the "Big Boy" had a auto entourage as it making its way along the route. Really disappointed the "Centennial" has been sold, and now a museum piece. It would have nice to see them running together even if it was for a couple of years. Great video, keep em coming.
I was hoping you was going to get The Big Boy down that area. I have visited many times when I lived In Reno 14 years ago. I was at Keddie Why in 09 for the 100 year when 844 was on it.
Great to see Big Boy again and the view was gorgeous. Big Boy had a caboose. I love it. Thanks for posting.🚄🚅🚆🚋
I'm honestly impressed by your decision to skip the Keddie Wye. The temptation to film there must have been overwhelming, but at the end the day, there are tons of people who got shots there, and you are the only one who got the the vast majority of the Feather River Canyon! I am so glad this video exists!
@@Enigmatic_Toast Thank you! I didn't feel too bad to skip it. I much more wanted the canyon sections you see here.
Yes, it's great Dan got all this video. There was a TON of one-lane construction in the canyon that held people back (like me) from following it properly all the way down to Oroville. At the end of the day, I feel blessed to have seen what I did with my kids, but the construction was really bad.
I was the first person to set up at Keddie Wye at 5:10am. It ended up a zoo especially once the chasers showed up. I choose not to go in the canyon. One way traffic in spots plus the flotilla of cars. Just as you and I did, you had to pick which spot you wanted. Great video.
This is such a beautiful adventure. I am so proud if you my darling grandson❤
@@joanolds9177 Thanks so much my Grandma! My dad and I made a good team.
I am so proud of you, and i am not your darling Grandma!
What an adventure we had. Worth the 5 year wait!! Such a wonderful and amazing bonding experience we both shared together. One we will both remember for the rest of our lives. I look forward to traveling, chasing and assisting you with future videos productions. Couldn’t be more proud of you and how well you responded in dealing with our “unexpected incident” Great trip buddy. Thank you Dan. l had such good fun documenting this historic event with you! Dad
Say thanks to my Dad everyone! He was instrumental in helping me achieve what I did here. It was wonderful and I'll never forget it. Yes there will be more to come!
What a grand adventure that was. I drove down to Oroville to see it's whistle stop later that afternoon, and then the next day to see it again parked in Roseville. You are all incredible. To stop, fly your droan, and maybe leap frog ahead to see it again, is shear love. Thank you all for my being able to see the parts of the trip I couldn't.
Well thanks so much I'm glad you found this to watch! I have more 4014 videos in the works including scenes from Idaho and Wyoming so stay tuned.
The Feather River Canyon is one of my favorite places to visit . Thank you for the the wonderful scenic journey. You have made it possible for thousands of rail fans to witness Big Boy at its best. Thank you
I've said it before, but I'll say it again; "Dan, your videos keep getting better and better."
Thank you Dan, it’s great to see the articulation in action. I saw it 3 times in 2 days. It was a bucket list moment every time I saw and heard it roll by
This has to be one of the best 4014 videos I’ve ever seen. I appreciate the effort to add engine noise when you can instead of just inspiring music. Well done sir!
Well thanks very much this is too kind of you! I am glad you enjoy this one so much it's definitely my favorite. a dream come true to capture the 4014 in this magnificent canyon. Yes it's always important to me with steam locomotives to at least get some real steam sounds in the video.
I wish I could have seen it in person but your footage is the next best thing. Bravo Dan, your video is the BEST I’ve seen of this entire excursion!! Keep up the amazing work
Thanks so much Luke!
Well, you've really done it this time. I love the old steam engines and I've watched quite a few video's of Big Boy 4014 and others but I think this is the best one I've seen. Being able to see the whole train from above and the 4014 along with the beautiful scenery is quite impressive to me. And the little caboose is the icing on the cake. Nice to see railcars without graffiti on them too. Love the sound of the engine and it's whistle. Thanks for sharing Dan.
Thanks a lot you're too kind!
WOW !!! Even if I were not a train or drone fan this is AWESOME, well done, thanks for sharing
Well thanks that is a high compliment!
Big Boy is Big Boy, the king, or the Queen, of railroads. As always, very well recorded and displayed.
Absolutely PHANOMINAL footage bud! I expected nothing less! I couldn't wait to see the video on this. I didn't get a chance to get over to the valley to see it myself.
Thanks so much!
Perfect! Thankful that the Union Pacific in maintaining the Big Boy and you for documenting this run!
This was excellent and the way you balance the video show the scenic background of the canyons, wonderful geological formations and the focus on the train in a subtle way. We really enjoyed this one. Thank you for the time you invested in making it!
De niña los viajes en tren eran con estas máquinas a vapor, ver una en este video me ha traído gratos recuerdos de mi infancia. Muchas gracias!!!
Very cool! You're welcome.
Awesome coverage of Big Boy 4014!! Once in a lifetime experience to capture the majestic scenery and good ol' american iron! Was fortunate to experience up close in Roseville. What a treat for any rail fan enthusiast! Thanks for sharing 👏 👏 👏
Wow. Just wow. Amazing scenery and videography.
Fantastic video coverage Dan, absolutely beautiful work! I love your attitude on not impeding other railfans during filming! I wish the pacers would get that! (Dave).
@@StormySkyRailProductions Thank you Dave! Yes it was very important to me not to hold others up who wanted to get ahead again.
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Just found time to watch your classic coverage of 4014 in the Feather River Canyon. It's been around 29 years since I was last there and your drone coverage shows up much more than what can be seen from the highway. I've scanned others' comments and fully understand why you skipped the Keddie Wye (others have shared their coverage there, so I haven't missed a thing).
I have to say you must have truly been blessed to get so much and I'm sure the spirit of that long departed Western Pacific Engineer, the late James Boynton, was with you all the way. I had the privilege of meeting James and his lovely wife Betty when I went railfanning up the canyon from Sacramento to Quincy back in September 1989. Back then I was in the Railroad Industry myself in Australia and the Boyntons welcomed me as a fellow railroader into their home during my stay in Quincy.
Thanks for your coverage of a unique event and for stirring up fond memories. 😊😊😊
Thank you for your understanding about Keddie! Some have not been understanding and couldn't believe that I skipped it but I would not have achieved that long pace in the canyon if I had been at Keddie. That sounds like a great time you had when you railfanned the canyon with them in the past. Glad I could bring up some memories for you.
I love Quincy. Quaint little town and the drive is beautiful ( when the roads are clear). I am so sad I missed this trip, but the drone captured it wonderfully!! A massive Thank you to you and your Dad and whoever else worked on this project! I hope you were able to enjoy it while you were filming!
Absolutely Spectacular .... with a very special THANK YOU for keeping your drone a respectful distance from the train!!!
Sensational Dan. Thanks! 👍
A perfect display of finesse, effort and dedication in this video! You make all drone fans proud with this video!
But there is no detail of the 4014 itself. Half the time, all that is known is that there is a steam loco passing thru the canyon. Where was the Keddie wye and Williams loop footage? Dedication to railfans? How about dedication to drone skill?
Thanks my friend!
Indeed, thank you for sharing this very wonderful video. Those of us who could not travel to see this magnificent locomotive can now watch it at its best.
I have pretty much ran out of superlatives to describe your drone footage. In addition to your expert pilotage I have to admire your location selection and how you were able to move along and leap frog with all that traffic. Amazing planning!
It was some major planning. Thank you Bill!
Really stunning footage, and also beautifully framed! When you cut away from the locomotive and show the big expanse of the landscape it just adds to the experience. It's also clear that you knew what features of the operational aspects to look out for and you captured them perfectly! Thanks for all the time that clearly went into this, thoroughly enjoyable!
I'm in Utah, so I caught up with 4014 twice during this trip, but I couldn't follow all day, every day (as much as I would have liked to!), so, footage like this is a wonderful addition to the documentation of this spectacular piece of engineering. Thank you!
Thanks so much! That is the idea. To really incorporate the surrounding scenery especially in a place like this. Very neat you could see it yourself!
Steam engines are such a big part of our history, I am so glad there are people willing to keep this part of our Americana alive. Great video, good balance of music and added "train sound" and a perfect location make this so much fun to watch. Thank you!
Me too!! So fortunate that the Union Pacific puts money into letting this happen. This would be my all time #1 region to capture this thing operating so what a massive check off the list it was.
Hi Dan good to see you are still making these superb videos, this one is one of your best, best wishes from the UK
Brilliant Dan, so glad you got in and filmed this.
I’m impressed you were able to keep up with it through so much of the Canyon with the crazy traffic on CA70.
Thanks so much for your time and dedication your wonderful at this you kept me mesmerized the whole way I could live on one of those trains, I was raised next to railroads until I was eighteen years old I miss hearing the horns late at night I wish I could live on this train it would be a dream come true thank you so much for your dedication and love for trains as well you brought back so many wonderful memories GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS Stay safe out there ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Judy you're too kind! Glad you enjoyed so much!
There's no point in watching anyone else's videos on the 4014. Thanks, Railfan Dan!!!
Half the time you cannot tell that the engine and its tender was the 4014. Have you ever seen any other 4014 videos?
@walshrd yes, of course I have! That was simply my clever way of giving Railfan Dan a compliment. I don't understand your assertion that the "4014" was not always visible though. Are you suggesting that Railfan Dan somehow fabricated this???? Don't get it.
I love watching your videos. Good quality, and relaxing. Cheers, from the UK.
Thank you Dan ! This video is fantastic! Larry
I'M SO GREAT FULL TO YOU FOR BRING BACK PRECIOUS MEMORIES, I GET SO HOME SICK JUST LISTENING TO TRAIN AND THAT WONDERFUL HORN AND THE SOUND OF THE WHEELS ON THE RAILS IT TAKES ME BACK TO WHEN I YOUNG GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS MY DEAR FRIEND FOR BRING BACK THE VOICES OF THE TRAIN AND THE SOUND OF THE RAILS❤
Thanks so much Judy!
This video was really well done. Thanks!
Went and saw in Desoto Missouri where my Grandfather had his last duty as a Conductor. It was absolutely magnificent and I could feel him there. Truly a testament to incredible design and engineering. I’m guessing the guy’s that are piloting this are just grinning the entire time.
I sure hope the pilot crews enjoy it!
Absolutely stunning Dan. I'm jealous of the photo freight you were able to film during this historic trip of the Big Boy through the Feather River Valley.
Thanks for the ride Dan and I didn't mind the fare as always the service is excellent. I'm not sure I have a favored spot in the canyon just look at it where is a bad one. Like you I like seeing the 4014 pulling freight cars a 100 or so would be fun maybe UP will give us a show some day. As always your the best thank you for your time. Paul
Happy 4014 day!!!
This is a superlative combination of the world's largest steam engine with its train traveling through spectacular scenery! Thank you, Dan, for this video! I enjoyed watching Bif Boy traveling through the Feather River Canyon! The Williams Loop was beautiful! I am looking forward to additional Big Boy videos from this western tour. I saw the Big Boy on static display in 2019 in West Chicago, Illinois. O understand that Big Boy will be in the Chicago, Illinois area in early September 2024. (Posted 19 July 2024 at 1819 CDT.)
Thanks so much Thomas! Oh yes I do hope you get to see it again later this year.
Amazing shots Dan! I love the zoom on the newer drones. You can see through other drone flying closer but your shot is superior. Great idea with skipping Keddie. I too was in the canyon on this day. I was hoping to get a shot at Pulga, but got greedy and ended up getting stuck in construction a few miles east. I missed all chances in the canyon. I have a new appreciation for your work AND chasing trains !!
Thanks so much! Well I'm sorry to hear that I did wonder if folks would have a hard time catching up again or not. I wanted to shoot Keddie but it wasn't worth it to miss that first canyon pace West of Virgilia and I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to do both.
This is awesome. It's always great to see a working steam locomotive in the 21st century. This route is amazing and your footage is fantastic again. I assume the diesel is only insurance if something happens with the Big Boy. No wonder this unique train attracted a huge crowd along the way. High quality video as always Dan, thanks a lot for the super pictures.
The diesel is also for dynamic breaking.
And commemmoration. UP 1983 is the Western Pacific Feather River Heritage locomotive.
Half the time a viewer has no idea the 4014 is at work. What's known is that a stream loco is running thru the canyon. The diesel is needed for dynamic braking to help the 4014 and to cut down on the wear and tear of its specialized brake shoes. In addition, the diesel is used for communications and train control. Some of these features were recently installed in the 4014.
Thanks so much Z!
Dan, Amazing work that you and your team does !! Thank you ~!! #100
Thank you!
Amazing video. Fantastic drone views.
Thanks!
Wow thank you so very much! This is extremely generous! I am currently out again to film the Big Boy from Ogden to Rock Springs on Monday and Tuesday so your donation will go directly to helping cover costs for this trip. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing. Yours is one of the best videos I've seen. I live just south of Cheyenne about 60 miles and get to see 4014 often, but seeing it here in the Feather River Canyon is special.
Amazing footage!! WOW!! Great job! Thank you for filming and putting this together.
Thanks so much! My pleasure.
Wow thats just amazing! Congrats for your awsome job with this video...as usual👍
WOW! Great video, thanks for sharing!
Shared this with my granddaughter who wants to take her kids to see this in person...probably in Oklahoma. Always amazed at your videos
Oh very cool glad to hear you shared it!
Amazing job on the video, thanks!
As always, spectacular Railfan Dan. Love your work 🤗
Well done, Dan! Beautiful footage and great location. Liked how you mixed the locomotive sounds with the soundtrack. Simply stunning!
Dan the Drone Man! Excellent job!! I wanted to be there... Nice explainer about drones not recording sound.
Well done Dan!! Well done!! We had smiles on our faces the whole time! Especially when that mighty horn blows! We are curious about the helper with Big Boy
Thanks so much! They do use the diesel for braking purposes as well as sometimes helping to power. Overall just helping to reduce wear and tear on the 4014.
@@TheRailfanDan Gotta preserve the Big Boy! Is that a commemorative paint job on the diesel?
@@isabellame7326 It's one of UP's heritage locomotives. The Western Pacific heritage unit.
A great video, scenery and engine captured beautifully. Thanks!
A canyon that hasn't heard a steam whistle in 50 years. It was amazing. With revenue service too.I dreamed of that for the 4014. Even that I was unable to be there. Great video great shots,
Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!
Great footage...much respect to you!
Thanks so much!
Awesome Dan!, Thank you!
Awesome video shots. It's great scenery and to see the articulation of the Big Boy.
I'm pleased It's so popular. Watching in New Zealand 🇳🇿
Thank you!
Thanx for the lovely footage...we drove down from Washington State and arrived in Oroville when it pulled in for it's whistle stop. We jumped back in the car and and ran down 70 to Rameriz Rd. and hung a left eastward to find a crossing there. we were the second car to park and find our spot. It was 111 degrees at the crossing. Such a wonderful sight to be able to video the 4884 going by. Bucket list dreams comes true! P.S. Then we drove to Roseville and stayed for tree nights, going to the meet and greet in Roseville all three days, the Carnagie Train Museium and so much more!
Very neat glad you could also see it operating in person! It really is a dream come true to see this thing running the rails.
Dubbing in the sound of 4014 chugging along adds a lot to the excellent drone footage! +1
Thanks Dan, another awesome video!
My first trip to the USA was to ride an NRHS special powered by 3985 in the mid-90s. My wife was reluctant but the trip through the Feather River canyon won her over 🙂
With all the changes in technology that we see, it's fascinating to see that the best rockfall protection is still those 60-year old fences!
Also a really nice touch to honour the WP by including 1983!
Thanks, your video makes up for not being able to be there!
Thanks for some great videos!
You're welcome and thank you!
Great job again Dan!
Thanks Doug!!
Awesome job, Dan. The best video I've seen of 4014. I realize now the mistake I made by stopping at Keddie. It wasn't so much the crowd, but we got held up in all the one-lane construction (very frustrating) and after the bridge near Tobin , we got behind Big Boy and couldn't catch it before it stopped in Oroville. Thanks for the great video!
I am glad to hear I made the decisions I did then. I planned everything around those one ways. I think we passed through Keddie just before 4014 did and then waited for it at Virgilia for about 10 minutes.
Such a beautiful canyon to see this awesome train in! So very proud of you and your work, and happy you and Dad had this adventure together. Guess it was worth missing my annual camping trip for 😉
Thanks Mom! Yeah hopefully that's the only time we will interrupt the big camping trip of the year.
Best Big Boy ever.
YES! I was really impressed by "BIG BOY" going through Donner Pass! This time it's through Feather River Canyon, absolutely beautiful country!!
Beautifully done video ❤
Great video, Dan!
Awesome Video!
thank you for my beloved 4014 views that I could not attend. I saw her in cheyenne and the year she made it through the southwest.
Outstanding video, thank you.
Magic filmwork thanks for sharing with us
Great job Dan!
Cool video and quality drone shots! Looks like a model RR set from above!
Thank you!
Outstanding as per usual.
Fantastic amazing video thanks good job
Nice video. thanks for making the effort to get out there.
Your footage looks remarkably good considering the lighting conditions of mid-summer.
The power of D-Log M on these drones as well as editing with Davinci Resolve! I am very impressed as well with how well it came out considering the awful backlit conditions.
beautiful job you really out did yourself on this video thanks for sharing
this is a film,,, beautiful scene, thanks dude,
Thank you!
Hey Dan , after many vids made as big boy tours around, leave it to “railfan Dan” to produce a video that is next level 😊thanks for sharing
Thanks so much Bradley!
Thanks for the ride. Steam all the way.
STUNNING!!
What a spirit !
This is the Big Boy video I've been anticipating since the tour was announced. And I'm sooo not disappointed. I've traveled this route from Oroville to Portola and beyond, checking out accessible points along the way by car. Not an easy task. Your coverage of the route is just what it should be; the route and the locomotive. I don't blame you for skipping Keddie, it's been shot a billion times. But your pan of Clio. Priceless. I'm not sure where you recorded the audio, but to hear him drift downhill through the canyon with a bit of dynamics in the background is just perfect. Or am I imagining that? Thanks Dan.|
Side note: I lived in Modesto during the first run of 4014 and felt cheated that UP didn't take him all the way to Sacramento for the sesquicentennial of the
Transcon. Kind of a diss, when you think about it (yes, logistics, blah blah blah fuck SP). But now I live in Florida, and here they are. oy
Thanks so much my friend! Yes the audio was taken from action in the canyon here itself from ground footage so it is as accurate as I could possibly be. I would have missed that first section in the canyon West of Virgilia for sure if I stayed for Keddie which was not worth it to me. I know it's too bad it has taken this long for them to bring it this far West.
@@TheRailfanDan Very cool. When's the next installment/
@@J3scribe A week from today I'll have another something 4014 up and hopefully every Saturday after that for a while.
@@TheRailfanDan Woohoo! Meanwhile, I'm off to Cow Creek...
Extraordinary video Extraordinary drone footage 👍🏻💫💫💫💫💫
Great video with scenes never seen before
For some the steam engines didn't matter much than the Coal, Water, Steam and big smokes. But seeing the Big Boy 4014 one can very well understand the Hypnotic Beauty that runs on the railway track. And of course the love of the Americans for the Black Beauty called "the beast"
Beautiful !!
I see the "Big Boy" had a auto entourage as it making its way along the route. Really disappointed the "Centennial" has been sold, and now a museum piece. It would have nice to see them running together even if it was for a couple of years. Great video, keep em coming.
Now that would have been a sight indeed!
Great idea to add sound!
It's a must with a steam locomotive!
Awesome.
Excellent !
Great video
I was hoping you was going to get The Big Boy down that area. I have visited many times when I lived In Reno 14 years ago. I was at Keddie Why in 09 for the 100 year when 844 was on it.
Cool you were there for that!
Danke!
Thank you so much Andre! You are too kind!