The current generation of locomotives may be faster, more powerful, and more efficient, but these old monsters really got your attention. Mechanical works of art.
3:16 "It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again." The Union Pacific laughed, "You are wrong..." Bigger irony was he said that as 4014 was in frame. XD
@@ryandunham1047 Yes, there is even a video someone posted of our star in service, for some strange reason YT is not allowing me to link you a video of him in service.
The nostalgia I’m getting from this. It’s so good to hear the first few seconds again. Just the sound of a thundering beast making its way up the hill.
Yeah, my grandfather worked for Santa Fe. He was a small guy, so he got the job of climbing into the boiler( right after it allegedly cooled) and, holding a 95 lb. air hammer above his head to drive the rivets. Imagine the noise it made. He was probably exposed to asbestos. He made very little money, but it fed my mother and uncle. His hearing was not very good after he retired. He lived until he was over 80 y/o.
As far as steam trains are concerned, I have found the Big Boys most fascinating. Here in Britain, it's usually The Flying Scotsman or the Mallard which get the glory. The Big Boy looks like it would have the Terminator as its driver.
In fairness to British locomotion I don't think they ever had a mountain to conquer like the Sierra Nevada or the Rockies. It was always the US that was gonna come up with the most monstrous steam engine, just because we were the country that needed the big fellasthe most.
I heard the news that in 2013, Big Boy 4014 was required by Union Pacific to be restored back to operating condition in time for the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike in May 10, 2019!
this was released prior to UP reacquiring 4014 for restoration. they has posted a trailer for the documentary "Big Boy 4014 Update" on their pentrexdvd channel.
Im a Brit and only yesterday I saw Bittern, a member of the same class as Mallard, the worlds fastest steam locomotive. But if Britain built the fastest, the US built the biggest and most powerful and the Big Boy class were just superb. Great video - thanks for sharing. Woodscritter - you're right, but you have no soul - life is more than a matter of dollars and cents!
3:16 I remember hearing that as a kid and thinking just how disappointing that was and how i just wish it could one day happen. Fast forward to 2019 and I just saw 4014 two days ago!
The first time I saw this was Last of the Giants on VHS and since then has become my favorite railroad videos of all time. I've never gotten to the second half only that I would soo love to see both again.
It’s the most sensational railway spectacle you’ll ever see in your entire life. The BELLOWING Hancock Longbell 3 Chime. The huge prescence and it just allures you to follow it.
News for Big Boy fans. One Big Boy (#4014) been returned to Union Pacific for restoration to operating condition. The project is expected to take 3 to 5 years. If the project is completed, this Big Boy will ride the rails once again to show its prowess to a new generation.
If I had a time machine to go back in the past only ONCE. I would use it to go back to this time to film the Big Boys, each on from #4000-#4025. This would be the greatest moment in my life... :]
As a young man I had a friend who was a retired steam locomotive engineer. His name was Ona Knotts, (cousin to Don Knotts), from Rowlesburg, WV. He made the conversion to diesels a few years before he retired, but had this to say on the subject: "A diesel engine is a flatcar with a motor, but a steam locomotive is an IRON HORSE." Ona also said: "You're busier on a steam engine than on a diesel, but being busy is fine just so you get to lean out the window and watch those drivers roll!"
Excellent historical references! NelsonArtWorks has some really fine B&O prints and you can also get them directly from the B&O Railroad Museum too. There is also an original watercolor painting for sale of an EM-1, 2-8-8-0 Articulated Locomotive!
Absolutely bloody marvellous!! The loco to end all locos!! A good big 'un will always better a good little 'un. Great footage. Hope restoration becomes a reality.......more than 250 steam locos restored in UK, plus a brand new , built from scratch..Pacific flier. It can be done!
Haha, love the shot with the guy and the kid saying hello. When you see that kind of shot you expect a nice little train painted in colors with a quiet whistle. But that's one of the meaniest locomotive instead, passing by at high speed xD
True, bigger than a Big Boy could easily be found but as experimental locs. The Big Boy was simply one of the largest but with the success in addition.
I'd kill to see them restore the remaining few that are left to working order, they really do make everyone happy. And they are such good peaces of American History.
This Film Sample is fantastic, However i wish we could have something like this for the J1 Hudson Locomotives, We can only Dream. Thankyou for your video
The acme,the very pinnacle of railway development!As the Americans are wont to say;"If it ain't got cubic inches,it ain't got it"!A most enjoyable clip.
That is correct. The issue they had was wheelslip. They sat there and spun until a steamer came and pushed them from the tail end. The big boys didn't have issues with wheelslip. If those wheels ever started to spin faster than the engine was moving, the tracks would shoot out from under that thing XD
It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pull a train again. That's what he thought. Of course this film was possibly the driving force for Mr. Ed Dickens and the steam crew to reverse that statement, as I myself was among those who chased UP Big Boy 4014 from Evanston, WY, to Morgan, Utah, on its way to Ogden on May 8, 2019. That was a sight to hold, and I myself never thought a Big Boy would ever return, but it did. Thanks to the UP Steam crew.
In the Big Boy days priorities where much more different from todays. Power was the first target besides of the fuel consumption and efficiency. The challenge justifies any cost. Environment pollution was not even considered. Engineers comfort were definitely forgotten, the cabin was a mix of jail and sauna. Anyway, Big Boy is an engineering master piece !
Thank you for your wishes of good luck! I am delighted to know that you agree that these steam locomotives need to meet the scrapper's torch, pronto! Thank you, again for the kind words! Until then, I will keep on cutting up junk iron, railroad equipment and looking for that next steam locomotive to come in and receive, "the blue flame and oxygen treatment". Fun, fun, fun! Fun for everyone who wields a gas axe!
This is, without a shadow of a doubt, and always will be, my favorite steam locomotive. They should really bring back one of the Big Boy's and put it back in service, along with #844 and the Challenger #3985. We need one back in action, so we can always remember our past as it thunders by on the rails. Long live, Big Boy!
@@pennsy6755 I know that UP #4014 was restored to operation and had run both in 2019 & 2021 (where I saw "The King of the Rails" both times) and will be running this year. Bear in mind, my original comment was posted before they announced the acquisition and restoration of #4014.
I wonder if Pentrex has ever considered doing a “Union Pacific Challenger Collection” dvd. I’m sure there’s more then enough footage out there to make such a dvd possible!
Big Boy was given this title as he was the most RELIABLE with proportionally equal mass, strength, and speed. Alleghenies had wider boilers and more HP, but they had pressure problems: One exploded, killing crew. The Q2 was(unfortunately)a massive failure. The rear cylinders would cause strain on the firebox metal. Triplexes required more steam to actually move, as there were 6 cylinders, and not enough steam. Jawn Henry had the usual coal-clog in the turbines, and it was hard to reverse.
i hear ya sz. 1 time i was train spotting on a double N-S track in MD.I was sitting on the south bound track and moved because a north bounder was coming.after it past,i look on the south bound rail and seen that i had forgot that i had laid all my keys down on it. holy crap!!
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3:17
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again"
*Union Pacific Big Boy 4014: Hold my beer*
True dat!
😂😂you made my day
Union Pacific 4014: Amazing how every word you just said was wrong.
@@harrisonofcolorado8886 no because big boy did a nice excursion
@@harrybabb1769 I meant what the narrator said at 3:17
“It’s not likely that we’ll ever see a 4000 pull a train again.”
*Kowalski, analysis*
ROFL
Union Pacific - "challenge accepted"
A man of culture we got here😂🤣
4014 is back in service
HAHAHAHAHA!!
The current generation of locomotives may be faster, more powerful, and more efficient, but these old monsters really got your attention.
Mechanical works of art.
Actually, steam locomotives are *significantly* more powerful than anything else. Because of torque
3:16
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again."
The Union Pacific laughed, "You are wrong..."
Bigger irony was he said that as 4014 was in frame. XD
Are you sure that was 4014? I couldn’t see the number plates.
@@ryandunham1047 Yes, there is even a video someone posted of our star in service, for some strange reason YT is not allowing me to link you a video of him in service.
With the Big Boy pulling, gives new meaning to "ALL aboard".
Wish my Dad was still around - he would LOVE this!!
wow i am absolutly amazed how a giant of a steam locomotive can be so downright georgeous.
The monster will soon be awakened
It already is awaken
Awaken! Awaken! Awaken!
Ah, my childhood. Good memories. I used to love watching this preview.
The Big Boy is beautiful and that 's a fact!
that beast sqeezing on the turntable was cool.
The nostalgia I’m getting from this. It’s so good to hear the first few seconds again. Just the sound of a thundering beast making its way up the hill.
BIG BOYS FOREVER!!!! GET THIS DVD
Yeah, my grandfather worked for Santa Fe. He was a small guy, so he got the job of climbing into the boiler( right after it allegedly cooled) and, holding a 95 lb. air hammer above his head to drive the rivets. Imagine the noise it made. He was probably exposed to asbestos. He made very little money, but it fed my mother and uncle. His hearing was not very good after he retired. He lived until he was over 80 y/o.
WOW!
Im sorry for your loss. :(
As far as steam trains are concerned, I have found the Big Boys most fascinating. Here in Britain, it's usually The Flying Scotsman or the Mallard which get the glory. The Big Boy looks like it would have the Terminator as its driver.
"COME WITH ME IF YOU WANT TO LIVE"
thefrecklepuny This is a huge part of why I love American steam locomotives
In fairness to British locomotion I don't think they ever had a mountain to conquer like the Sierra Nevada or the Rockies. It was always the US that was gonna come up with the most monstrous steam engine, just because we were the country that needed the big fellasthe most.
thefrecklepuny If someone would have controlled big boy with no problem at all it would be Goku
If anyone could drive the big boy, I'd be casey jones.
I would pay to see a Bigboy back in service. I love the sound when they are moving.
Your statement would definitely be on the front page of r/agedlikewine
@@harrisonofcolorado8886 man I see you everywhere don’t I?
The Big Boy is my favorite steam locomotive!
All the same, long live the Big Boys and all the other steamers.
Awesome!!! These steamers practically come alive.
My favourite steam locomotive of all time, I’m getting this tattooed on my right arm for a half sleeve
I heard the news that in 2013, Big Boy 4014 was required by Union Pacific to be restored back to operating condition in time for the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike in May 10, 2019!
Yes that's true
Those things were awesome! I want that DVD! Can't wait to see 4014 returning to the rails again!
I wanna go to cheyenne after it's restoration just to see it run again.
CottonBeltSD40T you can get a dvd from Amazon for less than 30 dollars.
CottonBeltSD40T I have it
Well just have to wait one more year for 4014 to run again
RichmondCityRailfan I See The Big Boy 4014 In Southern California In October 2019
Outstanding. My grandfather worked on them.
I can't wait to 4014 coming up Sherman's Hill under his own steam and hearing his whistle thunder, taking back what is rightfully his
"Not likely we'll see a Bigboy pull a train again..." Wrong! UP 4014!!!!!!
this was released prior to UP reacquiring 4014 for restoration. they has posted a trailer for the documentary "Big Boy 4014 Update" on their pentrexdvd channel.
I agree the Lionel Vision Line Big Boy #4014 was the most popular
I always thought he said Bullet Train
Im a Brit and only yesterday I saw Bittern, a member of the same class as Mallard, the worlds fastest steam locomotive. But if Britain built the fastest, the US built the biggest and most powerful and the Big Boy class were just superb. Great video - thanks for sharing. Woodscritter - you're right, but you have no soul - life is more than a matter of dollars and cents!
3:17. UP: “Hold my beer!”
3:16 I remember hearing that as a kid and thinking just how disappointing that was and how i just wish it could one day happen. Fast forward to 2019 and I just saw 4014 two days ago!
The first time I saw this was Last of the Giants on VHS and since then has become my favorite railroad videos of all time. I've never gotten to the second half only that I would soo love to see both again.
It’s the most sensational railway spectacle you’ll ever see in your entire life. The BELLOWING Hancock Longbell 3 Chime. The huge prescence and it just allures you to follow it.
I hope we get a bluray, or even 4k scan of this footage someday.
It's fine to like other kinds of trains, but to me none have the same kind of life as a steam locomotive.
Fantastic video!
Looking out of the dome car at 4014 pulling our RailGiants excursion up the Cajon was incredible.
News for Big Boy fans. One Big Boy (#4014) been returned to Union Pacific for restoration to operating condition. The project is expected to take 3 to 5 years. If the project is completed, this Big Boy will ride the rails once again to show its prowess to a new generation.
HELL YEAH!!
alterman156 it’s almost ready to run again.
How I miss those days...May it's legend live on.
Glad that 4014 is being restored!
If I had a time machine to go back in the past only ONCE. I would use it to go back to this time to film the Big Boys, each on from #4000-#4025. This would be the greatest moment in my life... :]
As a young man I had a friend who was a retired steam locomotive
engineer. His name was Ona Knotts, (cousin to Don Knotts), from
Rowlesburg, WV.
He made the conversion to diesels a few years before he retired, but had
this to say on the subject:
"A diesel engine is a flatcar with a motor, but a steam locomotive is an
IRON HORSE."
Ona also said: "You're busier on a steam engine than on a diesel, but
being busy is fine just so you get to lean out the window and watch
those drivers roll!"
Man I would love so much to see one/all of those restored and pulling friaght trains again. That would really be something amazing to see.
I didn't know BIG BOY held that record...thanks for sharing that bit of info....very cool!!
"It's not likely that we will ever see a 4000 pull a train again"
HA HA HA HA!
The most handsome loco 🏆
The Union Pacific Big Boys literally shook the earth?!
Excellent historical references! NelsonArtWorks has some really fine B&O prints and you can also get them directly from the B&O Railroad Museum too. There is also an original watercolor painting for sale of an EM-1, 2-8-8-0 Articulated Locomotive!
Absolutely bloody marvellous!! The loco to end all locos!! A good big 'un will always better a good little 'un. Great footage. Hope restoration becomes a reality.......more than 250 steam locos restored in UK, plus a brand new , built from scratch..Pacific flier. It can be done!
Watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Haha, love the shot with the guy and the kid saying hello. When you see that kind of shot you expect a nice little train painted in colors with a quiet whistle. But that's one of the meaniest locomotive instead, passing by at high speed xD
I had no idea only 25 were built.
I love locomotives. That's why I can't wait for the new Train Simulator :) Love your videos. 5*
I remember watching this video back in 2010's and hoping that some day she will be back on tracks !
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again"
*A Big Boy Gets Restored*
*It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia*
What did “Every engine has to pull its own freight train,” mean to the Big Boy steamer freight trains?
Awesome Locomotive
True, bigger than a Big Boy could easily be found but as experimental locs. The Big Boy was simply one of the largest but with the success in addition.
I'd kill to see them restore the remaining few that are left to working order, they really do make everyone happy. And they are such good peaces of American History.
they are massive and incredible
This Film Sample is fantastic, However i wish we could have something like this for the J1 Hudson Locomotives, We can only Dream. Thankyou for your video
I saw one in a museum today, this thing is huge!!!
2:47 Hear that beast chuffing down the line!
Good stuff. Wyoming was Big Boy country!
yeah bring them back!!
That was the best era to have lived through some of my friends Dads drove those BigBoys i was to young but myBrother and i used to hop them.
Really fantastic, Thanks.
3985 is a Challenger. The Big Boys were 4000 - 4024. Challenger is below 4000 in case you don't notice you said that.
So beautiful
The acme,the very pinnacle of railway development!As the Americans are wont to say;"If it ain't got cubic inches,it ain't got it"!A most enjoyable clip.
That is correct. The issue they had was wheelslip. They sat there and spun until a steamer came and pushed them from the tail end.
The big boys didn't have issues with wheelslip. If those wheels ever started to spin faster than the engine was moving, the tracks would shoot out from under that thing XD
It's awesome to see a Big Boy ride the rails again, not so awesome that 3985 is retired for good because of it. :(
Good news my friend, the restoration of 3985 has begun! The big Challenger will return to service!
What an amazing loco. Thumbs up! :)
Greetings from the UK. Its amazing that something so big and powerful can go so fast! Over here, we think that 73 ft long is a big steam loco!!
Awesome beasts!
NOW THAT IS WHAT I CALL BIG AND BEAUTIFUL.
Great video! Thanks!!!
24 diesel train fans watched this video I guess. How can this video be disliked?
World best railroad company.
Bloody magnificent!!! Thank you for posting. Cheers, John.
I saw a reference to this locomotive on Modern Marvels. I still can't believe they made locomotives this big.
better than today's trains
It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pull a train again. That's what he thought. Of course this film was possibly the driving force for Mr. Ed Dickens and the steam crew to reverse that statement, as I myself was among those who chased UP Big Boy 4014 from Evanston, WY, to Morgan, Utah, on its way to Ogden on May 8, 2019. That was a sight to hold, and I myself never thought a Big Boy would ever return, but it did. Thanks to the UP Steam crew.
Union Pacific knows how to make a locomotive
In the Big Boy days priorities where much more different from todays.
Power was the first target besides of the fuel consumption and efficiency.
The challenge justifies any cost.
Environment pollution was not even considered.
Engineers comfort were definitely forgotten, the cabin was a mix of jail and sauna.
Anyway, Big Boy is an engineering master piece !
Union pacific big boy 4000s series 1941-1959
what an awesome steamengine
2018-2019 we will see a 4000 on the tracks again. Sure that many are happy rail fans that want to see it again.
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pull a train again"
4014: Are you sure about that?
Good to see a Big Boy in operation
Saw the one in Green bay once. A lot of moving parts. The men who ran these were something else!
70 YEARS SINCE PEARL HARBOR!
Thank you for your wishes of good luck!
I am delighted to know that you agree that these steam locomotives need to meet the scrapper's torch, pronto!
Thank you, again for the kind words!
Until then, I will keep on cutting up junk iron, railroad equipment and looking for that next steam locomotive to come in and receive, "the blue flame and oxygen treatment".
Fun, fun, fun! Fun for everyone who wields a gas axe!
Are they still doing this today?
From 2:50 to 3:00, that is an awesome sound of a steam train.
"Titans that once ruled the earth" XD
1,208,750 pounds for the locomotive and tender is unreal, that is massive, and they regularly pulled 4000+ tons up to 60 mph!! cool stuff
I wish I could of lived in the 40s and 50s to see those babys roar through!
This is, without a shadow of a doubt, and always will be, my favorite steam locomotive. They should really bring back one of the Big Boy's and put it back in service, along with #844 and the Challenger #3985. We need one back in action, so we can always remember our past as it thunders by on the rails. Long live, Big Boy!
so uh... how do we tell him?
@@pennsy6755 I know that UP #4014 was restored to operation and had run both in 2019 & 2021 (where I saw "The King of the Rails" both times) and will be running this year. Bear in mind, my original comment was posted before they announced the acquisition and restoration of #4014.
It’s too bad that even though 4014 was restored, it cost us 3985…
This man predicted the future
I wonder if Pentrex has ever considered doing a “Union Pacific Challenger Collection” dvd. I’m sure there’s more then enough footage out there to make such a dvd possible!
Big Boy was given this title as he was the most RELIABLE with proportionally equal mass, strength, and speed.
Alleghenies had wider boilers and more HP, but they had pressure problems: One exploded, killing crew.
The Q2 was(unfortunately)a massive failure. The rear cylinders would cause strain on the firebox metal.
Triplexes required more steam to actually move, as there were 6 cylinders, and not enough steam.
Jawn Henry had the usual coal-clog in the turbines, and it was hard to reverse.
At least UP still has a running UP
i hear ya sz. 1 time i was train spotting on a double N-S track in MD.I was sitting on the south bound track and moved because a north bounder was coming.after it past,i look on the south bound rail and seen that i had forgot that i had laid all my keys down on it. holy crap!!
I'll get to see one tomorrow.
Wow i love union Pacific.🚂