This was great John, I've seen the big boy a few times here in CA but being assisted by a newer engine. Maybe because it lacks catalytic converter 🤣 no but seriously 😐 I'm sure it had something to do with the emissions. It was running bit not throttled up 🤷♂️ I'm hoping to see it again once it comes back to California. Thanks for the video John and the DJI looks pretty good 👍
Thanks Jeff! It is something to see and i believe it won’t be around too much longer so i go see it when i can! I think the extra engine is for getting over the high passes in the hills and mountains bc in its hey day it could pull 5 miles of cars! But you mentioned emissions and i think that when it goes faster and harder like up the passes, it is capable of doing it but it would indeed emit more smoke n stuff. But that extra engine does give it an extra boost, after all, it is quite old haha.
Yes it is amazing Steve & I dont know how much longer it will last , continue to tour, so Im going to see it any time it is near! My daughter Jasmine lives there in Durant so I got to see her too, win win! Thanks for watching Steve have a great day!
This was great John, I've seen the big boy a few times here in CA but being assisted by a newer engine. Maybe because it lacks catalytic converter 🤣 no but seriously 😐 I'm sure it had something to do with the emissions. It was running bit not throttled up 🤷♂️ I'm hoping to see it again once it comes back to California. Thanks for the video John and the DJI looks pretty good 👍
Thanks Jeff! It is something to see and i believe it won’t be around too much longer so i go see it when i can! I think the extra engine is for getting over the high passes in the hills and mountains bc in its hey day it could pull 5 miles of cars! But you mentioned emissions and i think that when it goes faster and harder like up the passes, it is capable of doing it but it would indeed emit more smoke n stuff. But that extra engine does give it an extra boost, after all, it is quite old haha.
The extra engine is for braking. Last year this big boy pushed a stalled train up a pass. I know about that because of UA-cam.
It’s that strong.
@@DavidClifton2 Thanks David, I appreciate you telling me, I honestly didnt know completely, thanks for watching!
Very Cool John! We saw Big Boy back in 2019 on the first tour. What a fantastic experience!
Yes it is amazing Steve & I dont know how much longer it will last , continue to tour, so Im going to see it any time it is near! My daughter Jasmine lives there in Durant so I got to see her too, win win! Thanks for watching Steve have a great day!
That is such an awesome train John!!!! Have a wonderful day my friend!!!😊
Thanks so much Troy, you guys have a great one also!
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@@TravelWithLisaMH thanks for watching Lisa!
Very cool
Thanks Ralph! I love this train!
I was in Durant as well
Thanks, it was pretty fun there at Durant! My daughter lives there.
If you saw a red scooter. That was my dad in it
So was I
Barely any whistle blows, why???