Check out Southern Pacific's 4449. It's a fast passenger locomotive, like UP 844. It also has a superb paint job. 😁 I also have some footage of the newly restored ALCO #17 from the Hammond Lumber Company at the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington on my channel. What a fun day that was!
Man, do they have that steamer in tip top shape! Super nice and clean and black! Love your videos because the stability of the camera you use is incredible! Zooming clear up to the cab while in motion and steady as a rock!
I find theseold steamers more fascinating than diesels cause everry piece of piece of parts to make them work is on the outside .You can see them working together .
I assumed the modern diesel electric loco 4 cars in might be providing power and or redundancy to the steamer, but what are the long cars with generators in them? And what are they for?
So do any of you know "If" and/or "When" U.P. will be making an 844 run to Harlingen Texas again? I followed it from Fort Worth Texas down to Hearn Texas and took pics in Hearn.
She's feeling like new again.There's one thing missing about the 844 where's the red head light. Its missing it should be right above the main head light.
Really dumb question: At around 9:30 What are the flashes of light coming from between the last set of wheels just before the cab? Is it a flame exhaust from the boiler? Thanks and sorry for the dumb question!
I remember in Africa when 7 years old watching an oil fired Beyer Garratt which has no wheels under the boiler climbing up an embankment and you could clearly see from the front the oil jets burning in the grate. it was an impressive sight and not hidden by a layer of coal
Mini DK#9 That is caused by "blow back" from the fire box. At the slower speeds, the flue draft isn't full strength. So, in between exhaust pulses, the draft slows, which causes the fire to blow back, for a short time. At least that is the way I understand it.
Union Pacific is the only tier 1 railroad in the U.S. that maintains a steam shop and a heritage fleet. All of their operational steam is capable of pulling freight, in addition to their normal yearly excursion runs. They also have operational heritage diesel units. 844 is unique in that she was never removed from their register of motive power. An engine of this size is incredibly expensive to run, maintain, and restore, therefore you don’t see too many 4-8-4 engines in private museum service. You generally need the monetary resources of a profitable freight railroad to be able to keep,these kinds of units running.
2 reasons. 1 just incase of valve failure UP844 will not be stuck waiting for another loco to come get it. 2 they are using as an artificial load by using it's dynamic brakes system so UP doesn't have to find 150 loaded cars for UP844 to pull.
Why does it need an artificial load? Can't steam loco's run without a train attached? Somehow I don't think you are correct about this. I think it probably is more likely that it's for insurance purposes.
916fanatic1 This is a "break in" run after some maintenance. The only good way to break in the new parts, is to put the engine under a substantial load and work it hard. The diesel electric is providing the dynamic braking, or artificial load to properly break in the new parts after the repairs. Also, by using the diesel electric's dynamic braking, they don't have to find 150 loaded rail cars for a "real" load.
yes but 150 rail cars allowing her to pull a revenue run would be much more fun, rare and would make my day scratch that it would make my week as would many. also minus 5 points for the engineer not wearing an engineers hat or overalls, or big gauntlets for that matter this is steam not no stinking diesel electro after all, though they did let it get up to a nice galloping pace at an all out run the way a steamer is meant to run and does best at, unlike most of the steamers in the USA limited to 40 mph or below, this is a passenger loco and they are made to run like a Thoroughbred horse.
no, it was not even used for the run. It was only to power other carts and turned off for the rest of the excursion. You just want to point it out simply to complain to be a bitch.
How can anyone dislike a living, breathing machine like this???????
Because they have no soul.
No one.
Al Gore comes to mind
Millennial people. They dont know the good stuff like we do.
I think the crazy go green people would have a melt down if we restored all these old steam trains.I think they need a come back for sure.
Really good to see top quality steam restorations happening in the US. What a beautiful locomotive. A real credit to the team. Thanks for sharing.
Izzy Nelson were also restoring 4014 bigboy and the challenger don't know its number
the paintwork is superb
Check out Southern Pacific's 4449. It's a fast passenger locomotive, like UP 844. It also has a superb paint job. 😁 I also have some footage of the newly restored ALCO #17 from the Hammond Lumber Company at the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington on my channel. What a fun day that was!
It's wonderful the way the Union Pacific Railroad keeps the history of steam alive. Keep up the great work guys.
What a majestic machine. It glides down the rails like it's nothing. Totally AWESOME.
Thank you for letting us hear this glorious beast breathe and exhale. With no voice over like most videos do.
That living and breathing steam engine looks so proud and is totally enjoying a good fast run on the rails!
One nice piece work great job Union Pacific team so nice to see old steam at work
Brit here. I've just ordered a model of this magnificent engine. Great filming, beautiful loco.
Dude, thanks for taking the time to make and publish this video. Your footage is really good and very enjoyable.
Excellent camera work.
What a magnificent machine! Even at full speed, it's side arms and wheels make it look like it is just loping along! Great machine and great video!
6:36 to 7:00 may be the greatest 24 seconds of railroad video ever published. It is for me.
Them diesel boys and their silly trucks talkin bout rollin coal don’t have a clue 😂😂😂
Great job, Nick. Thanks for posting! Pacing is stellar - rock steady & no wind noise - you are a pro!
The men who get to run and blow the air horn are the luckiest guys!!! so dam awesome
Up 884 has some good whistles
trains,planes and automobiles you gotta love them
844 making it look easy. Superb.
Man, do they have that steamer in tip top shape! Super nice and clean and black! Love your videos because the stability of the camera you use is incredible! Zooming clear up to the cab while in motion and steady as a rock!
That whistle is so out of this world sounding. I wish i knew a u p worker that would give me a ride with 844 pulling me to one end of usa to the other
Magnificent to watch!! Thanks for sharing!!
Im going to watch these again but with a scotch and cigar.
It sure does look like fun!
Looks like the Iron Horse is running back to the barn:)
Union pacific need recover 814 and restore it.That would be so awesome to see 844 and 814 running double header.
thanks for the upload Nick
What a beautiful video!!!!
I find theseold steamers more fascinating than diesels cause everry piece of piece of parts to make them work is on the outside .You can see them working together .
who does not like steam locomotives?
I enjoy watching the Railfan clips ......you have some wonderful locomotives in US ......but 844 is special , isn't she ?? Wales UK.
Bro the engine has no gender💀
Fabuleux !
Mon rêve.... !
You know , now one admires a train whistle like i do, but these guys are just too much , Really !!
8:12 my favorite part
Bring back the choo-choo trains, damn it!
Born to run!
I assumed the modern diesel electric loco 4 cars in might be providing power and or redundancy to the steamer, but what are the long cars with generators in them? And what are they for?
With the 844 you can really roll coal, literally. Even if she doesn't burn coal anymore
So do any of you know "If" and/or "When" U.P. will be making an 844 run to Harlingen Texas again? I followed it from Fort Worth Texas down to Hearn Texas and took pics in Hearn.
Is there any chance that UPs steam excursions will come down to Dixie?
I don't recall seeing flames under the rear wheels and the cab before.
Cary Grant That's flames from the firebox.
I heard a guy say this locomotive is the air force one of Union Pacific and it's true
She's feeling like new again.There's one thing missing about the 844 where's the red head light. Its missing it should be right above the main head light.
What's that looks fire flashing between the back truck and the cab? Or am I finally too daggone old to see?
thats the flame on the firebox
This is so fun to watch! I take it the flashes of fire coming from under the firebox are normal? (Around the 9:20 mark.)
yes
Why is there two types of FEF-3’s?
One with one lightbulb.
And one with a lightbulb and a red lightbulb.
What are they both called?
theyre the same thing, No. 844 red mars light was removed because the bracket supporting it has been detereorated
@@voidjavelin23 Crazy. Also this was two years ago that I commented, so I know the difference now, thank you.
4:29 Highball!
Nick make more cab ride please
What speed would it be doing on an open run here?
6:40 Bloody hell. Here comes the monster
844 is one fast engine
I wish they can do a speed test, test how fast 844 can go full throttle and full engineer concentration. Hope she'll top over 100.
not gonna happend with the decrepit infrastructure
Really dumb question: At around 9:30 What are the flashes of light coming from between the last set of wheels just before the cab? Is it a flame exhaust from the boiler? Thanks and sorry for the dumb question!
thats the flame from the firebox
How fast was she going?
Bella imponente ma quanto consuma e quanto inquina ?
At time 9:20 I can see, what appears to be flames, appearing just over the rear truck of 844. Any idea what that is?
It maybe the fire in the firebox burning
It's just fire from the firebox flickering, it's normal on oil burning steam locomotives
I remember in Africa when 7 years old watching an oil fired Beyer Garratt which has no wheels under the boiler climbing up an embankment and you could clearly see from the front the oil jets burning in the grate. it was an impressive sight and not hidden by a layer of coal
Am I right in assuming 844 has been converted to oil? I don't see any mound of coal in the tender.
Rob B. Union Pacific converted all of their FEF’s to burn oil shortly after WW2, when a series of coal worker strikes threatened the coal supply.
John Morris
I also hear that it was done to help prevent track side fires caused by coal cinders.
7:00 - 8:00 242 revolutions, 57.6 mph.
I also calculated ~57 mph @ 7:00.
Why is there a fire burning under the train at 10:34. Is that waste oil or something else burning under the fire box?
Mini DK#9
That is caused by "blow back" from the fire box. At the slower speeds, the flue draft isn't full strength. So, in between exhaust pulses, the draft slows, which causes the fire to blow back, for a short time. At least that is the way I understand it.
Where and when does this thing run? Loved the videos good job.
Are bringing these steam locomotives back in service or are they for to show them to the country?
It is mostly to show off and engage in public relations. They do, however, on occasion, hail freight between P.R. stops.
Union Pacific is the only tier 1 railroad in the U.S. that maintains a steam shop and a heritage fleet. All of their operational steam is capable of pulling freight, in addition to their normal yearly excursion runs. They also have operational heritage diesel units. 844 is unique in that she was never removed from their register of motive power. An engine of this size is incredibly expensive to run, maintain, and restore, therefore you don’t see too many 4-8-4 engines in private museum service. You generally need the monetary resources of a profitable freight railroad to be able to keep,these kinds of units running.
what happened to ed
why is a mack train helping out as well?
it isnt doing anything other than giving a dynamic brake supoirt along PTC system compliance to be able run thru the mainline
I'm thinking the train is CG
Is it my understanding Union Pacific is the largest rail line?
yes, Union Pacific is the largerst class 1 railroad in the US
super
thats not a whistle, its a war horn!
I hope I'm not the only one here because of the Onion Pacific meme
you probably are :P
Onion Pacifist
Why is there a diesel there
Cody McGlaughlin providing artificial load to help break in the locomotives new parts
2 reasons. 1 just incase of valve failure UP844 will not be stuck waiting for another loco to come get it. 2 they are using as an artificial load by using it's dynamic brakes system so UP doesn't have to find 150 loaded cars for UP844 to pull.
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Gruß aus München
57 mph @ 7:00.
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Another piss poor run with a diesel electric in the mix!
Tim England, the diesel is using dynamic braking to create a load for the 844.
Why does it need an artificial load? Can't steam loco's run without a train attached? Somehow I don't think you are correct about this. I think it probably is more likely that it's for insurance purposes.
916fanatic1
This is a "break in" run after some maintenance. The only good way to break in the new parts, is to put the engine under a substantial load and work it hard. The diesel electric is providing the dynamic braking, or artificial load to properly break in the new parts after the repairs. Also, by using the diesel electric's dynamic braking, they don't have to find 150 loaded rail cars for a "real" load.
yes but 150 rail cars allowing her to pull a revenue run would be much more fun, rare and would make my day scratch that it would make my week as would many.
also minus 5 points for the engineer not wearing an engineers hat or overalls, or big gauntlets for that matter this is steam not no stinking diesel electro after all, though they did let it get up to a nice galloping pace at an all out run the way a steamer is meant to run and does best at, unlike most of the steamers in the USA limited to 40 mph or below, this is a passenger loco and they are made to run like a Thoroughbred horse.
no, it was not even used for the run. It was only to power other carts and turned off for the rest of the excursion. You just want to point it out simply to complain to be a bitch.