I salute Union Pacific and all of there efforts to preserve a bit of the past for future generations. Our country would be a better place if we had more corporations who valued the men and machines that made this country great.
@@troyswanson7762 yes the rear car of passenger trains was a passenger car still is. The steamers usually carry a passenger train with them but since there not on this train they use hopper cars for braking purposes according to the rules for having braking power per tons per equivalent braking axles.
'bout time, TT! All for fun! Just glorious! Start to finish! ...and the flowers...Thank you! You are a serious film maker who loves trains. And you bet this got shared! ( For those who may not know, UP has videos on the restoration. Even the original tools were restored. Nutz.)
I’d really like to see the UP run 4014 with a load befitting its capabilities. There’s footage on UA-cam of the preserved Challenger working a long freight, 80 plus cars. We need to see the Big Boy work a train like that.
I think i read they dont want to blow a gasket while doing these tours as many people would be disappointed if they didn't show up as planned! But it would be awesome to see.
I wish the UP would put their "Big Boy" locomotive to work pulling a real freight train of at least three thousand tons. Then we could really see and hear it work like it did back in the day.
Hola, no sé leer ni escribir en inglés. Me impactó esté hermoso video también filmado. Impresionado con las gigantescas locomotoras a vapor.Felicitaciones. Desde ARGENTINA un abrazo cordial.
@@travelingtom923 hola amigo, gracias por la invitación. Te agradezco que te hayas molestado en contestarme..MUCHAS GRACIAS. Un saludo afectuoso y cordial.
@@travelingtom923 Hola, aquí en Argentina, buen día, con frío pero mucho sol. GRACIAS POR RECIBIR LA BIENVENIDA. Estaré pendiente de ver las cosas muy lindas que se publican. Soy un simple aficionado de los ferrocarriles, me gusta ver cómo son en otros países del mundo. Muy sencillo todo. Hasta cualquier momento, a cuidarse, un saludo afectuoso y cordial.
This video is beautiful. Especially like the silo shots. Thank you!!! Question: How does your sound person not lose his/her hearing. Cannot wait until I hear her in St Louis.
@@travelingtom923 okay Tom. See you in St Louis. My son got me addicted to trains which in and of itself isn’t a bad thing. What’s bad right now is a few health concerns. But you only see a Big Boy once in a lifetime, so i say See a Big Boy once and die. But I promise not to die. We are from Indiana, but I suppose you’ve never heard of the Purdue Boilermakers, right?
@@travelingtom923 college sports most likely? Big 10(16) now. Old rivals w/ Indiana University. Anyway my alumni are hubby Electrical daughter Civil engineer (airports) son cpt. All doing well in their chosen fields. Of course Brian’s no retired.
I agree. The vests requirements are mandatory and I believe that is a Federal law with Class one railroads. I have to wear one anytime I am in a Union Pacific yard even if there is nobody there.
It's a Federal requirement if you are the lead locomotive on a Class one railroad. It prevents head on accidents as well as many other issues. It's a pretty good system.
As far as Union Pacific is concerned it is, but that doesn't mean it will never run again. The #3985 actually had a solid 3 years of overhaul work done to it before it was stopped. It was something like 80% finished. More than likely it will be donated to some other origination which can finish the restoration.
Couldn't they just stick an FB in there for dynamic brakes ans power generation? Would make this look so much more natural. Still a sight to see though!
Yes I agree. I know the DD40X as well as the E-units are fully operational (heard that straight from the steam crew). Not sure why the keep adding modern locomotives.
I appreciate all your efforts but you need to start your pans sooner and know ahead of time what part of the engine is to be featured on the screen. And then quit all the jerking in the middle of a scene its very disruptive.
@@travelingtom923 - Seriously, thank you for really good videos. Very interesting always and I'm sure I speak for many when I say we appreciate the time and effort you put in to your productions. And apologies for the leg pull. I don't expect Ed Dickens minded!
@@SuperAWaC I have heard several reasons and I am sure it is handy if the big boy breaks. Just sort of looks fake. Like the big boy is just being pushed from place to place.
I read that they have the diesel to help protect Big Boy, as now a days parts have to be made, if some thing breaks, they no longer have the spare parts nor the man power to fix out on the route as they use to
GOD ,, UP4014 has no pride...driving around the country like they own it towing a bunch of crappy rusty wrecks,if this had been BNSF the freight cars would have been pure white with no rust,bunch of ,amateurs
I salute Union Pacific and all of there efforts to preserve a bit of the past for future generations. Our country would be a better place if we had more corporations who valued the men and machines that made this country great.
My grandfather was a fireman, later engineer on the Cheyenne-Sidney subdivision from 1942 to 1970. Thanks for letting me take one more trip.
The caboose is a nice addition first time that i have seen that with the steamers.
@@troyswanson7762 yes the rear car of passenger trains was a passenger car still is. The steamers usually carry a passenger train with them but since there not on this train they use hopper cars for braking purposes according to the rules for having braking power per tons per equivalent braking axles.
I love the well maintained caboose. UP has some class dont they? What I wouldn't do to to ride in it :)
Yes I agree. Not too many people can say they rode in a caboose behind the Big Boy.
Cool to see sister locomotives on the same train: 4014 steam and 4015 diesel.
Excellent filming of part of it's journey.
Excellent Big Boy love the steam engines and there sounds. Excellent Video !
'bout time, TT! All for fun! Just glorious! Start to finish! ...and the flowers...Thank you! You are a serious film maker who loves trains. And you bet this got shared! ( For those who may not know, UP has videos on the restoration. Even the original tools were restored. Nutz.)
Thank you. Hopefully I can film the Big Boy in some other states if I get some free time.
A lot of bonus foamer points - vintage steam edition lol 👍
Yes nice keep uploading Big Boy videos Highball 4014
Another one coming soon.
Beautiful, always awesome to see Big Boy. Nice to see a caboose too. Little mistake in the description, it's Big Boy #4014. Big thanks for the video.
Thank you for that correction.
@@travelingtom923 You're welcome.
I’d really like to see the UP run 4014 with a load befitting its capabilities. There’s footage on UA-cam of the preserved Challenger working a long freight, 80 plus cars. We need to see the Big Boy work a train like that.
lets see......100 boxcars, 3 diesels on the rear with the fire train at the end-those diesels will be on fire after 50 miles with full dynamics on.
I think the whole world would like to see that!
I think i read they dont want to blow a gasket while doing these tours as many people would be disappointed if they didn't show up as planned! But it would be awesome to see.
4014 has the perfect patina on her paint now.
11:10: Sounds like a flat wheel on the fifth hopper.
Great videos - thanks for sharing!
You are welcome.
Like the High Plains Co-op Geep placement at 7:35.
Fantastic !! Thank you Tom
You are welcome.
Great video.
Thank you.
Plan to try and get one when Big Boy comes threw MO.
It's well worth the trip to see it.
Great to see #4014 running.
Now if only 3985 was still running
4014 won't be lonely no longer...
Excellent video!
Love that steam horn!
Beautiful Sound
Grande Big Boy!!! 💪💪💪
I wish the UP would put their "Big Boy" locomotive to work pulling a real freight train of at least three thousand tons. Then we could really see and hear it work like it did back in the day.
4023? I wish lol.
When is the big boy coming south?
Hola, no sé leer ni escribir en inglés. Me impactó esté hermoso video también filmado. Impresionado con las gigantescas locomotoras a vapor.Felicitaciones.
Desde ARGENTINA un abrazo cordial.
¡Venga a América y vea esta hermosa locomotora de vapor en persona!
@@travelingtom923 hola amigo, gracias por la invitación. Te agradezco que te hayas molestado en contestarme..MUCHAS GRACIAS. Un saludo afectuoso y cordial.
@@carlosfrencia8830 ¡Bienvenido!
@@travelingtom923
Hola, aquí en Argentina, buen día, con frío pero mucho sol. GRACIAS POR RECIBIR LA BIENVENIDA.
Estaré pendiente de ver las cosas muy lindas que se publican. Soy un simple aficionado de los ferrocarriles, me gusta ver cómo son en otros países del mundo. Muy sencillo todo. Hasta cualquier momento, a cuidarse, un saludo afectuoso y cordial.
This video is beautiful. Especially like the silo shots. Thank you!!! Question: How does your sound person not lose his/her hearing. Cannot wait until I hear her in St Louis.
I do put in ear plugs if I am at a crossing. That whistle is extremely loud.
@@travelingtom923 okay Tom. See you in St Louis. My son got me addicted to trains which in and of itself isn’t a bad thing. What’s bad right now is a few health concerns. But you only see a Big Boy once in a lifetime, so i say See a Big Boy once and die.
But I promise not to die. We are from Indiana, but I suppose you’ve never heard of the Purdue Boilermakers, right?
@@jmeyer3rn I think I might have heard of the Purdue boilermakers, kinda sounds familiar.
@@travelingtom923 college sports most likely? Big 10(16) now. Old rivals w/ Indiana University. Anyway my alumni are hubby Electrical daughter Civil engineer (airports)
son cpt. All doing well in their chosen fields. Of course Brian’s no retired.
@@jmeyer3rn I was a boilermaker in the shipyards in Seattle. But all that means is I was a welder.
it is an awesome locomotive
Wait what happened to the rest of the yellow up cars?
How about classic boxcars instead of hoppers? Nice video despite the green safety vests. Classic Oshkosh overalls for the final touch.
I agree. The vests requirements are mandatory and I believe that is a Federal law with Class one railroads. I have to wear one anytime I am in a Union Pacific yard even if there is nobody there.
Why does the diesel have to be located where it Is? Couldn't it be back in front of the hoppers?
Why do they need ptc on the steam train
It's a Federal requirement if you are the lead locomotive on a Class one railroad. It prevents head on accidents as well as many other issues. It's a pretty good system.
Secondary question: is 3985 permanently retired?
As far as Union Pacific is concerned it is, but that doesn't mean it will never run again. The #3985 actually had a solid 3 years of overhaul work done to it before it was stopped. It was something like 80% finished. More than likely it will be donated to some other origination which can finish the restoration.
Couldn't they just stick an FB in there for dynamic brakes ans power generation? Would make this look so much more natural. Still a sight to see though!
Or their E unit at least.
@@TheBruceGday my bad, could not recall if it was E or F units they still have. Either way, would clean it up a ton.
Yes I agree. I know the DD40X as well as the E-units are fully operational (heard that straight from the steam crew). Not sure why the keep adding modern locomotives.
I bet those people who just happened to be stuck at the cross lights got the best surprise of thier year if not thier life!!
don't know the difference 4014 vs 4023?
At 4010 horn doesn’t hurt your ears!
From certain angles the train looks alot shorter than it actually is.
Fore-shortening due to telescopic lenses.
@@lindaterrell5535 It's actually the distance from which one is shooting with such long lenses that causes it.
@@michaelclark9762
That’s what I said.
@@lindaterrell5535 No, you said it's due to the lens when in fact it's due to the shooting distance.
@@michaelclark9762
Via a telephoto lens.
🌷Lovely
Hey, hey, Tom Thank you. Darrell...PS...Sidney Dillon-approved!
You are welcome.
Choo choo choo choo
This is a strange consist ! Whybis she hauling 3 or 4 hopper cars?
One is for water, the other two are for fuel oil, I believe.
Another caboose on the 4010train.
I appreciate all your efforts but you need to start your pans sooner and know ahead of time what part of the engine is to be featured on the screen. And then quit all the jerking in the middle of a scene its very disruptive.
NUMBER 4014
Now, now, Travelling Tom, Big Boy 4023??
Too much trains on the brain!
@@travelingtom923 - Seriously, thank you for really good videos. Very interesting always and I'm sure I speak for many when I say we appreciate the time and effort you put in to your productions. And apologies for the leg pull. I don't expect Ed Dickens minded!
@@dieselbeema4255 You are very welcome! I enjoy bringing these videos to the public.
Thanks gay
Be nice if the diesel could be eliminated
as far as I know UP top brass requires it as a form of advertising for their newest diesels as well as for dynamic braking
@@SuperAWaC I have heard several reasons and I am sure it is handy if the big boy breaks. Just sort of looks fake. Like the big boy is just being pushed from place to place.
I read that they have the diesel to help protect Big Boy, as now a days parts have to be made, if some thing breaks, they no longer have the spare parts nor the man power to fix out on the route as they use to
If SuperA is correct and they want to show off newer diesels then we’re sunk on this. Why can’t they use their E unit for backup and for electrical?
@@markmckinley5989 okay what
GOD ,, UP4014 has no pride...driving around the country like they own it towing a bunch of crappy rusty wrecks,if this had been BNSF the freight cars would have been pure white with no rust,bunch of ,amateurs