Big Boy! UP 4014 Over Cajon Pass + Bonus Footage - 4K
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Watch in 4K Resolution! Union Pacific’s 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” Steam Locomotive, number 4014, is on its 2019 systemwide tour following its restoration. On the weekend of October 12th and 13th, it operated an excursion from West Colton to Barstow/Yermo and back to benefit the Rail Giants Museum; the owner of the locomotive before it was resold to Union Pacific for restoration. On Sunday, October 13th, my dad and I went up to Cajon Pass to chase it on its westbound return trip from Barstow.
We got some stationary shots of the locomotive and train at Barstow before heading west to begin the chase. I was able to catch the locomotive and train at three locations: Hinkley Road (near Hodge), East Oro Grande, and the Mormon Rocks. Traffic was crazy both due to the large number of railfans, and the regular Sunday afternoon traffic returning from Las Vegas.
The train consisted of 4014, two additional water tenders, SD70ACe 9072 and AC45CCTE 2551 for dynamic braking, and 23 of UP’s heritage passenger cars. The sizeable train gave 4014 a decent workout as it pulled the grades up Cajon.
In addition to the 4014 videos, I threw in some bonus clips of a few freight trains that we saw before and after catching 4014. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive as it conquers Cajon Pass! - Авто та транспорт
I am from India. And can never imagine a steam will be so mighty before seeing the fascinating creation of America.
I'm 68 going on 6 when it comes to steam trains. Cajon pass is one of my favorite spots.
When I was a kid I used to play on the 4014 when it was on static display at Pomona Fairgrounds.
you lucky son of a bitch
Me too!!! I loved that locomotive from it's sheer size
Union Pacific will not be the same without the big boy
I understand, Big Boy. Indiana is not in your territory. But I love you still. As long as I know you are always there, it’s going to be okay. Thank you Ed Dickens and the Union Pacific Steam Crew.
Ahh, "Train Valley," as I used to refer to it as a kid. The tracks winding through the valley northwest of San Bernardino, heading up toward Cajon pass will always hold good memories of childhood roadtrips with my parents.
For those who inquired about the diesel locomotives, I believe that Union Pacific has one of them on the train at all times, but for Cajon, the trains hitch up one or two "pulling" engines to get up the grade. They are unhitched at the Barstow station.
Thank you for this! You've basically provided a video diary of what my sons and I experienced on Sunday! (we were at Barstow as well as Cajon...)
Great choice of locations and perspectives. Top notch!
What an awesome video! Loved all the spots & it was very well put together! Loved the meet at 16:55!
Steam locomotives are fantastic , especially biiiiiiig ones .
Wow! The Big Boy is in Cajon Pass! Yet another great unusual surprise!
Some nice catches in there. Thumbs up.
Can't believe after 3 disaster at the Cajon Pass, trains runs smoothly as ever
I like the old train for Travel . Interesting, beautifull !
It's amazing that UP has that many serviceable passenger cars left.
It was forward thinking by execs who saw the PR value of a steam train and passenger cars!!!
Well this answers my question about whether the restoration was completed or not. Nice job UP IT LOOKS AWESOME!
I love Big Boy 4014, it sounds like a Beast.
Listen to the dynamic brakes on the Diesels Locomotives.
Rita Loy thanks for watching. Chief engineer and mechanical steward. LaBonte
4014 rolls along on the famous Cajon Pass of California, the 2.2% grade.
Amazing shots! What video camera/camcorder are you using?
Thank you for this! So cool
Awesome video Locomotive450 :)
Great Video! I Just Subscribed!
Great video. What camera did you use?
God Bless the USA!
God curse the USA, top consumer, polluter and invader of foreign lands. The Yankees took over the Third-World as the Nazis did of Europe!
Amen brother!!!
Nice video! I was at some of these locations, we should have met up.
Amazing photography. Foreshortened beautifully. Thanks. Just how many cars and diesels is he pulling. I’m having a difficult time with counting. He’ll probably never make it to the great state of Indiana. 😢🇺🇸😢
Well the locomotive was built to be a strong one and those diesels aren't as strong as it so it can pull those things about like toys. Hopefully it goes through Indiana. it's a beautiful locomotive
Nice. I was here!
Very nice
me encantaria algun dia poder visitar EE.UU para poder ver sus hermosos trenes, realmente me gustan mucho!!!
Im just a train whistle junkie. im here for my fix.
Боже!
Марсианский пейзаж...🇱🇷
I'm sad I live in Victorville and I missed it
how come there is always a modern (diesel) locomotive coupled when they run steam locomotives today? is it for safety reasons?
Yes mainly just for breaking assistance, and to provide extra power for the steam loco if it falls to any issue. Keep in mind that the entire train is in fact moving so under #4014s tractive power.
Behind 4014 are 9072 and 2551.
I've been around trains most of my life. How can rail track take this kind of massive weight? I never understood that.
The tracks are meant to withstand a l o t of weight.
Thanks!! Were the diesel units just HEP and insurance or did they do any work? Dynamics are not part of this question.
The diesels don't provide HEP. That is what the power cars are for. Sometimes they may provide power and help extend the range of the 4014 by stretching the fuel.
@@upfef3844 All Genesis (Amtrak) diesel-electric engines can provide head-end power (HEP) to the train drawn from an alternator or inverter powered by the main engine at a maximum rating of 800 kilowatts (1,100 hp), making each unit capable of providing HEP for up to 16 Superliner railcars.
@@alphonsozorro7952 That's true for Amtrak and commuter rail, but not for the freight units and steam locomotives.
*_NO. THEY ARE THERE FOR EXTRA BRAKING_*
Wish they could bring it east. Loke the Centenial train.....Columbus, Ohio
How many cars were the 4 diesel locomotives pulling ?
And How do they sync all of those diesel engines and locomotives?
THE DIESELS WERE N O T PULLING ANYTHING. THEY ARE THERE FOR EXTRA BRAKING POWER
I don't know about how the syncing is done, but have read that mainly, the diesels were there to power all those passenger cars, kinda like big rolling generators :)
I wish this engine could travel all over the us and New Jersey my home state
A big boy would not be able to travel ANYWHERE IN THE NORTHEAST! The curves are too short, the tunnels are too low, and even more!
"The sizeable train gave 4014 a decent workout as it pulled the grades up Cajon."
May be the two diesel locomotives on tow helped a bit.
"The train consisted of 4014, two additional water tenders, SD70ACe 9072 and AC45CCTE 2551 *_for dynamic braking,_* and 23 of UP’s heritage passenger cars. "
literally right before that
*_i never knew people could be so dumb_*
*_THE DIESELS ARE FOR EXTRA BRAKING POWER_*
Always on the wrong side of the track.
The sun should be at your back in order to see the detail of the wheels.
I Like the Western Pacific Railroad Keddie Wye Bridge Areas
i have question is this oil train now
yes it is!
Awesome train video I have some on my channel as well
2:14
big boy is basically flying scotsman of the usa
but slower and BIGGER AND STRONGER
Union Pacific 4014 Productions
Your younger sibling, 844, can beat the Scotsman.
No more like the black five of the USA
It's a shame they didn't have a period era caboose to complete the picture.
On a passenger train?
@@therailthing610 Yes, on a passenger train. The caboose was the office for the conductor and maintenance crews for the train. In case you didn't know, the conductor is in charge of the train, not the engineer.
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It's a foamervention!
Engineers made them, while foamers are just enthusiasts lacking brains for invention.
Be nice if they could run without the fucking diesels. If they did it in the past they can do it now dynamic braking my ass.
It's also for retrieval of the trains if they breakdown rn big boy is pulling the entire thing on his own
So you’re going to pay for the brake shoes right? And you’re going to bribe the federal government to allow 4014 to run without PTC? Man, you must have a lot of money. Where did you get it all?
AND what is about fuel consumption if the 4104 pulls the entire train?
I've read several things and am unsure which is accurate or if each is. The diesels are providing the electricity for the passenger cars (makes sense) also dynamic braking, when/if needed. Each discussion claims 4014 is doing the full pulling.
I'm guessing there's a liability component, as well. UP would surely take that into consideration. In any case, was so pleased they spent the money to restore this amazing engine!!! Its a PR bonanza, no kidding!
how come there is always a modern (diesel) locomotive coupled when they run steam locomotives today? is it for safety reasons?
I can provide power and also stretch the fuel honey
Dynamic braking.
In this case, they were used to get a higher speed over the pass. When 3985 went over Cajon in 1994, it had the E units with it. Both it and 4014 could handle their consists themselves, but at a slower speed.
@@Benry2 Thx
The reasons why UP 4014 has diesel assistance is for dynamic braking when descending Cajon Pass and Positive Train Control.