2019 Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 The Great Race to Ogden Fifth Day Compilation

The Great Race to Ogden Fifth Day.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy N°. 4014 and 844
Wednesday, May 8
Evanston, Wyoming.
Echo, Utah.
Morgan, Utah.
Ogden, Utah.
Video footage :
Jordan Mikesell
Rolf Stumpf
Krachel Murdock
Keith Witt
Ryan Percival
Matt Kanipe
Graydon Blair
Jeff Cordsen
Ellis Kehrer
Richard Finlayson
Jim Delton
Cindy Parkinson
Eric Quinney
Gary Gene Smith
Nathie T Smith
Eriks Garsvo
Ryan Hansen
Marc Taylor Pehkonen
Scott Griggs
Derrick Klarr
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[@jimfuller5309]

Hat's off to the UP team that put her back on the rails. I saw one at Steam Town Penns. years ago and thought I would never see one operate again..I'ts unbelievable..people are crying as she rolls by. The heritage and the history and the might of this engine is beyond compare..What a great achievement. Thank you for posting this!!

[@DavidKehley]

That’s where I actually learned of Big Boy and whenever I saw it I couldn’t believe that monstrosity of a locomotive ran I always wanted to see it run and now I can ❤️

[@lesliedickinson198]

Words can't express how wonderful it is to see these two locomotives double heading.

[@marksymbala3454]

Are you old enuff to smok swisher

[@spartangoku7610]

Triple header if you count the diesel. Since steam locos outnumber diesel on this train, I think we can count the diesel.

[@oldshape3876]

I think so too

[@oldshape3876]

Words can't express this

[@marksymbala3454]

@@oldshape3876 are you old enuff to smok

[@sdj9776]

Thank you. My grandfather ran these locomotives from Ogden to Evanston to Green River. When my mother saw the video, she had this to say-WOW!!!! That reminded me of my memorable childhood. Our family drove A LOT of times from Ogden to Evanston to visit my aunt and uncle who lived there. We spend even more time in Echo! When the trains didn’t stop at Echo they just barreled through. I could feel the house vibrate and the windows rattled. Dad, and me too, LOVED to watch the trains! This memorial train is truly the essence of my childhood because I live in the era of both the steam and the Diesel engine. THANKS FOR THE TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE!!!

[@crocowithaglocko5876]

You are one lucky guy!

[@jimpikoulis6726]

Great to see the public interest in Big Boy is highly buoyant really impressed with the crowd numbers

[@jovetj]

Yes, love the cheering and waving of flags! This is absolutely something to be lauded and enjoyed!

[@sideshowbob1544]

It's been great being able to tune in and watch Big Boy and 844 everyday! What a senic view! Like my model trains come to life!

[@dietergoldschmitt9651]

For those of us that live east of the Mississippi, and cannot be there live. I want to thank you for this video. I thoroughly enjoyed this. I never thought I would see a big boy run in my lifetime in modern day America. Even though it was promised I never thought it would actually happen . Thank you so much.

[@DavidKehley]

We will soon have a steam locomotives running in PA

[@Bamakid7669]

I live in the Florida Panhandle where we don't get much snow, (hardly any) and cool weather too. But know this, I WOULD stand in the snow and blowing cold wind to see this beautiful machine go bye. Great video!!

[@marksymbala3454]

Absolutely

[@johnmichaels2495]

Really, more than anything, this is the ultimate tribute to the brilliant engineers who designed this locomotive, and the many thousands of skilled machinists, steamfitters, boilermakers and other technicians who built, maintained and operated these. Today's mechanical engineers could probably learn a thing or two looking at how this was designed, in the same way that most new electrical engineers could stand to look at a vacuum tube now and then.

[@anna-lisagirling7424]

I LOVE that people film this event for those of us who couldn't be there but if I was there, I'd be laying on the edges of the sloping ballast the FEEL those boisterous beauties going by! But until I can, this has been a wonderful "taste"! Thank you veyr much.

[@marksymbala3454]

Hi anna

[@jovetj]

The heat is all you need to feel as a steam locomotive goes by!

[@marycarricaburu3683]

Thank you so much for showing these videos. Those of us who can't be there in the flesh can still be there in the spirit with your wonderful videos.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

Awhile back, I was standing in front of a Big Boy at Fair Park { Dallas Tx } I tried to imagine it fired up. As I looked at it, it was almost saying, if you could see what we used to do you'd be happy. Now we get to see, now we are happy. Just look at how many people are standing trackside just to get a glimpse. We have been told for decades that the only Big Boys we would see running were in magazines or old films. This is prayers answered...…….!

[@JamesCookinham]

Thanks to Union Pacific for putting all the work into restoring these historic machines. Great job!!

[@keithwhite6096]

I live in Bellevue Nebraska a suburb of Omaha which is the home of UP. I got a chance to see 844 up close about 15 yards away running to a Civil War commemoration. The fact that something that big can run with such precision is unbelievable . The ground really shakes when it goes past. I normally hear trains run by my house about a mile away and can tell you what crossing it is at. I could hear 844’s whistle about 10 miles away as it is like a prehistoric beast bellowing. It will be here twice in Omaha as it makes its trip. I urge you to go out and see it because it is an awe inspiring experience. I am ready for Big Boy. Kudos to the restoration crew because without them this wouldn’t exist and for UP coming up with the money to make this happen. I haven’t seen a person yet who wasn’t inspired by these awesome pieces of machinery.

[@vincente9456]

This is so wonderful to see! Not only the mighty locomotive itself but all of those who worked to make it happen and those who appreciate the significance of it. I would like to hear 4014 and 844 do "Shave and a Haircut."

[@cva6238]

Love to see 4014 by it's lonesome pulling a mile long freight up and over Sherman Hill. Now that, my all my internet train fans would be a sight to see.

[@SuperAWaC]

@Harry Rockwell you should find those pictures. i am sure UP would be interested in seeing them, photos of big boys doing war freight are pretty rare.

[@SullyyBones]

@Harry Rockwell find them! Send to UP!

[@stephensmith799]

It's going to happen, I am sure. UP will be thinking what you are thinking...

[@K1W1fly]

I'm certain they werent pushing 4014 very hard at all, It looks like 844 and the Diesel are doing most of the work. Thats fine though, 4014 is only just off rebuild and is still in shakedown. UP will definitely want to give it a decent workout once its done a few miles...

[@stephensmith799]

@@K1W1fly Isn't it great to witness the work of folks who know what they are doing thoroughly well?

[@macartancaughey9993]

This is great it brings back memory's i seen my first steam train at the age of 5 had a love hate relationship i hated that i had to crawl under the carriages going to school was scared that the train would move when i was under it but later loved it the first time my family went to the sea side now i am 73 years young lol and there is no trains near my Village the nearest trains to me is 86 mile away i was sad that they closed the railway line going threw my Village that was some time back in the late 50's

[@rogerdale1883]

t was highly emotional seeing that loco after all these years.as a boy i got soot in my eyes looking up the track for the loco, it certainly is a large piece of gear,so glad they restored it and the other one too so glad to see again.

[@delmaracer]

The Union Pacific RR deserves a huge THANK YOU. Years of looking for the 'right' locomotive that would take a rebuild. Having to build a new facility for the rehab-rebuild is expensive. Many parts are no longer available so they have to be made in their shops. ETC, ETC, ETC. There is no direct financial payback. But the GOODWILL is more than can be counted on any financial ledger. It was a huge risk and the CEO deserves a thumbs up. A double thumbs up!

[@robertmoulton2656]

Thank you for filming this and thank you Union Pacific for reviving these two giants 👍😀

[@2011traincrazy]

Tell them to convert the big boy to coal and get a couple of coaling towers and a fire patrol.

[@joemartignetti9214]

Can't wait to see the day when they really open him up, maybe they'll do it on the return trip I don't think I've seen any video yet where he's been doing over 35 to 45 miles an hour I'm sure he'll tag somewhere around 90 to a hundred

[@jovetj]

I think they want at least 500 miles under the belt before they start opening anything up.

[@kansasstatealerting2874]

Joe Martignetti Somebody has a video of 4014 going 60mph

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

I remember as a child my dad would take us to Echo to watch the mighty steam engines during WW2

[@DavidKehley]

I wish I was alive to watch them thunder past

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

@@DavidKehley It was a part of our child hood

[@martindoman6385]

As a Brit, it's hard to imagine the sheer size of those locomotives. So pleased that at least one is back in steam and I think there are more preserved as static displays?

[@chrismoody1342]

Proud to see so many people out to greet Big Boy.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

Foamers that put their life at risk standing too close to the tracks?

[@dwsheffer]

Glad to see Big Boy back in action again, but my heart still belongs to 844!

[@earlfranklin432]

I'm amazed at how many people are lined up to see them go by, standing in snow and rain. Just sorry I couldn't be there with them. Makes me long for a time gone by.

[@gingerbread6614]

Thank you so much for bringing us across Wyoming & into Ogden. Thank you again.

[@marcpehkonen5296]

That's my side-by-side pacing shot at 16:05! Nice to see it along with the others, it was fun to film! This is a great compilation, the echo at Echo really rings out!

[@ernierobinson4892]

It's soo nice to see an American icon ride the rails again :) Thank you Union Pacific for running the Boy again :)

[@TheLobogirl]

Thanks! Please say "Hi" to my Brother, Ed Dickens, thanks :) I'm very proud of the entire UP Steam Team! Very nicely done!

[@davidfmelbourne3473]

That scene in Echo Canyon raised the hairs on the back of my neck. That's just spectacular footage, and I can't say enough how much we owe to the dedication of everyone that worked on ensuring this brilliant locomotive can still be seen. And for anybody that believes that steam isn't popular, just go anywhere in the world and look at the awe on the faces of the kids when they see a steam locomotive heaving past. One hopes that there will be a new generation of steam enthusiasts growing up all over the world.

[@stevenfuller928]

Fantastic video just love seeing these two engines back out and running again, hopefully they can keep them going for years to come.

[@swalderbahnle3208]

Thank you very much for this Video. One Big Boy is back to life. This is so great. More !!!

[@michaellandry2227]

I like it that trackside crowds frequently cheer when Big Boy goes by.

[@jovetj]

I'll cheer for any steam locomotive!!

[@digndurt6936]

They should be cheering. A ton of money went into restoring that piece of history!!

[@daviddowling9830]

The clanking music from the connecting rods is icing on the cake.

[@morg52]

If they can't fix that, it could sideline the engine. Something has worked loose and shouldn't be clanking like that. Looks like a lot of oil and grease fitings are not tight enough.

[@electron2601]

I've heard most steam engines clank like that.

[@paulbislin8471]

David Dowling US steam engines usually had some clanking. The clanking wasn’t so common here in Europe, so when during and after WW II some US built steamers came to Europe they were called „rattle snakes“.

[@noahgaray7923]

Paul Bislin which types of locomotives went across the pond? Were they regauged?

[@paulbislin8471]

Noah Garay The USATC introduce a steam engine program for the use in and after WW 2. There were the USATC S100 class, a little 0-6-0T tank engine. Then the class S160, a 2-8-0, they served in Europe and later around the world and in the US they were used by the US Army and the Alaska RR. The S160 once was designed mostly for the use in Germany, cause the US Army expected that after all those air raids on the German Railroad not much would be left operational and that it would last a long time until Germany would have had enough engines in operation again. But finally they were surprised how fast the German RR got on tracks again, so the S160 lastet only for few years in Germany, but were used for many years in Italy, France and the UK. And then there was the S200 class, a 2-8-2, they were intended to be used in the middle-east, but some also came to Italy. While all of the USATC classes were designed to serve in all countries in Europe including the UK with its smaller profile, the US and Canada also built a class of 2-8-2 during and after the war for France, this class was based on the USRA design, in fact they were a light versions of the USRA light Mikado built to french requirements, they were the SNCF 141R class. All of them didn‘t have to be regauged, cause the gauge in the US and most of the European countries are the same, 1435mm.

[@BARNTRIKEMAN]

That is a thing of beauty. There are trains. And then there are trains. What a wonderful piece of American engineering. And 27 dislikes......Really. Jealousy can be a poisonous emotion. Some people do need to get out in the sunshine a tad more.

[@teslaric9729]

Kudos to the Union Pacific for investing in the restoration and operation of these locomotives. A corporation that honors and invests in its history is very rare,

[@donjohnson8627]

Wow..the sound of those old steam train whistles sure brings back OLD, OLD memories ....I can remember when, as a kid, I laid in bed at night in northern MN on the Mesaba Iron Range and could hear them out in the night working and whistling!!

[@hdspringer2561]

fantastic video 📹👍🙏 thanks for sharing. Best regards from Germany. Dirk

[@lindsaymoore7232]

These are two of my favorite locomotives of all time!!! Looks a trip is in the plans for next year to see them. This is too awesome for words.

[@britainluver431]

14:00, 4014: "Ready to go little sister?" 844: "I'm ready, big brother."

[@markwilliams2620]

Beautiful work. Especially given the weather. Lenses clean and batteries kept warm. Bravo 👏

[@409novaman]

Some of the scenes could be paintings, well done.

[@sbhemi]

That was something,what a train Big Boy are.!! I`m born in 58 and can remember the steamtrains here in Norway.

[@westernmain3281]

Surely a steam loco is the closest a mechanical device has ever got to being alive. Pity one of the 4014 rods was clanking and the RHS rod gland of 844 was leaking excessively. Being in Oz and a loco enthusiast really appreciate the effort put in by UP, UP's workers and whoever recorded the video. Cheers, Bob J

[@samhouston1673]

I want to cry...that was such a beautiful sight!

[@kurtdietrich5421]

Two beautiful machines!!!

[@royallclark6331]

Must be the most documented train in a hell of a long time without it being a funeral train. Good stuff!!

[@jovetj]

I love how the two locos are communicating by whistle signals.

[@rickmiller1429]

That's the way they had to before radios.

[@AncientAviator]

Good on Union Pacific for restoring these two pieces of American history! We owe them a big thanks. They spent millions of dollars to do this.

[@marthavaughan4660]

Watching him pull in to Echo with horn sounding like they all should, left me with a tear in this mechanical engineers eye. Thanks U.P. for taking us back.

[@raoulwilliams7824]

What a great video. So great to see this train moving down the track. Thank you for creating and sharing it.

[@northeastrailwayproductions]

What a view in that valley... looks like a toy garden train lol. Awesome video!.

[@bhigdaddymark]

10.31.20 4:29 AM As I'm commenting I see that 81 people gave this spectacular video a thumbs down in apparent disapproval. Wow, this video in my view was nothing short of GLORIOUS and I instantly subscribed to this channel as a result. I DEFINITELY must buy 4014 in HO scale to run at my HO model railroading club. Thanks for filming and sharing this magnificent video that has warmed the hearts of railfans all over the world and especially in the United States, BRAVO!

[@435now]

The King has returned

[@Matrix7Adventures]

That is one of the best videos I've seen for 150th, great job!!!

[@knightwolf200612]

Just beautiful! And that steam whistle gives me goosebumps! Wow that thing is LOUD!! :D Awesome!

[@tammylovescats]

Awesome Video! I enjoy watching the two locomotives chug down the track

[@foxwolf93]

Awesome video, and historic as history is being made as we watch!

[@TRSPomerania]

What an awesome machine. Truly magnificent piece of engineering breathing life yet again. Wonderful captures, excellent work! :)

[@dingo5827]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 excellent job on this film clip

[@boboala1]

Ridin' that train...growin' hair w Rogaine....Ahhh - can you feel the bass in this engine? Diesel engines, as I hear em, are higher pitched and more 'precise' periodically. But this Big Boy is generating some large amplitude low-frequency waves...makes the whole room rumble here...And I like it!

[@edwardnielson]

Very amazing and cool. The way they are able to build something that big back in the day. Love trains

[@lynwoodreed9032]

You could almost imagine the video is of a model train layout!

[@maxdavies9958]

Usually it's the other way around, "you could almost imagine this as a life size train thundering through the mountains".

[@lynwoodreed9032]

@@maxdavies9958 It is a thing of beauty however you look at it!

[@Ricky40369]

Good run-in for 4014. It looks like 844 (and a good group of engineers) helped a lot to smooth out the process.

[@Willysmb44]

SHE MADE IT, and looking a lot like they did in active service (nice and just a little dirty). Who would have imagined this, say, a decade ago? Great video!

[@SuperAWaC]

you mean he made it

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

SuperAWaC I would think a Big Boy is a he, but in today’s day and age you never know. I’m sure the SJWs have started complaining already.

[@jerrodp3572]

@@SuperAWaC any steam locomotive is a she, even with a guy's name. because its really hard to wake her up in the morning and if you dont treat her right she wont treat you right

[@mikeloghry9521]

BEST VIDEO

[@rogerdale1883]

that's how woman should be don't you think

[@yueguan4237]

It's a great piece, icon of American spirit. Love from China.

[@CharlesLLewis-ph1yx]

What an awesome beautiful scenery.

[@andrewwalsh4798]

Holy smoke is this great action. Wow. Thanks.

[@nicholahines1711]

So majestic and beautiful

[@robnnorthaustin]

You made my afternoon Thank you for the awesome camera work!

[@heckingaxle6618]

Good to see this beast of a locomotive working again. I remember when this came through Victorville CA in 2014 with the two EMD SD70M UPs with the red lines stretched over it for the brakes.

[@susanevans1294]

I got my geek on watching. Thank you!

[@dieselhills573]

Beautiful event the passage of the Big Boy in the beautiful American landscape l also get excited that l am really beautiful Italian

[@billwest7481]

Great clips. Especially like the ones showing a nice grease and grime build up on the engine's drivers.

[@HKvsGlock]

Was really cool to see it in person in Cheyenne.

[@ojofelixnm3608]

It has been almost sixty years since Big Boy's steam chime echoed in Weber Canyon. Thank you UPRR for making this day possible. "Great Big Rollin Railroad"

[@manfredpeters4936]

I like this haevy peace of steel. Greetings from Germany

[@Cinziaking]

Just....magnificent! Could any other nation in the world have built something this sophisticated.. and audacious.. 80 years ago? No way...Murica!

[@royreynolds108]

Even though I am US, the Garratts are as sophisticated and audacious in their own way. It would be heaven to have an Australian 4-8-4 + 4-8-4 running beside or with the 4014.

[@grantrozwalka7405]

Thank you union Pacific

[@Wolfgodmak]

Lady @ 5:50 , some engine is an understatement, Big Boy is the King Of American Steam Trains

[@philbox4566]

It's pretty much the epitome of locomotive technology. The king of all locos. Nothing will ever beat it for pulling power.

[@GamingLegend-ie4nl]

I'm not trying to bash steam or big boy but a modern GE has a starting tractive effort of 180,000 lbs and 145,000 moving while big boy has 135,000 lbs.

[@philbox4566]

@@GamingLegend-ie4nl Perhaps I should have qualified. I was talking about steam locos. I failed to include that in my post. You are entirely correct for overall though.

[@paulbislin8471]

Phil Box Erie‘s and Virginian‘s Triplex and 2-10-10-2 did beat the big boy in pulling power long ago, and Pennsy‘s Q-2 and C&O 2-6-6-6 in horse power. The big boy wasn’t even the biggest steam engine, steam turbines and Pennsy‘s S-1 6-4-4-6 were bigger.

[@sparky107107]

wow some great coverage thank you

[@mrstacyj9496]

WoW - it's a dream come true. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidleh9138]

Great to see Big Boy running again!!

[@ghall1964]

CSX ,needs to get off it's bum , and restore a. C&O H8 Allegheny!

[@billwest7481]

Oh yeah...those were beasts!

[@gorangustavsson7716]

In a snail pace

[@crocowithaglocko5876]

Sorry to bust your bubble, but the Alleghenys had a much heavier axle loading than Big Boy. They would be harder on the tracks. I’m sorry.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

@@crocowithaglocko5876 But that can be fixed...if better rails are placed!

[@LydeckerFan]

The H8's wore out 210 Lbs rails in 18 months. Also the BB is STILL more powerful than an H8. Rebuilding a Norfolkand Western Y6a would be a better solution. 166,000 pounds TE and to speed of 60+. The BB would never have a chance.@@theextremeanimator4721

[@MickFix]

Best train video on the internet

[@jackbelk8527]

History being made while celebrating history made 150 years ago in the same place. The American flag on the front and that awesome whistle says it all.

[@jovetj]

Yes, indeed! Looks like the other flag up front is the Nebraska state flag.

[@clausbachmann6568]

Thank you for another example of great steamloco video presentation.

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Once again, thank you. Great video.

[@TheCrewChief374]

It would be nice if one of the toy companies. That makes action figures, could make a engineer Ed Dickerson figure to put in the scale models of the 4014, 844, or just any scale model train. Plus a larger scale of him for those who want a action figure to put on their shelf for a collectable. Since at least from my perspective, he has become a well known face in the steam locomotive scene.

[@cdh88]

That sweet sound - from a high angle - fabulous 03:15

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

if i had known this was coming to Utah I would have closed work and been there from Echo Canyon to Ogden. A once in a life time event.

[@rickj1090]

Catch them on their return to Cheyenne.Schedule is here: www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm

[@Bodgemiester]

I may be wrong but they might just about have had enough power to move that train between the pair of the lol. Beautiful!

[@swang6782]

That was an excellent spot, to see it coming

[@ktpinnacle]

Great canyon shot.

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

12:00 Lucky kid. Seeing an old steam engine is a dream come true.

[@higgydufrane]

That is a BIG BOY!!!

[@spencerwood2093]

I love the sounds of steam engines and their trains!!!!!!!!

[@adeeponionbrah]

Thanks for the high vantage in Echo Canyon shot! Was there a road up there or did you hoof it? The helicopter fouled the audio, too bad. Thank you Union Pacific and Volunteers for your efforts to put this machine back in steam.

[@JeradLarkin]

Awesome! I can't wait to get my drone in the air and film some shots of Denver (and Colorado). Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@mrtroybilt7551]

To bad someone didn't think to bring SOUTHERN PACIFIC cab forward ac12 number 4294 from SACREMENTO to OGDEN to meet big boy , that would have been a spectacle worthy of may 10 1869.

[@airsoftrhino2746]

mr troy bilt hey after the restoration of Big Boy anything can happen!

[@dougc190]

@@airsoftrhino2746 I've heard it's actually in good condition, Just always the same old problem that stopped a lot of projects money

[@Wolfgodmak]

Doug C Big Boys parts were remade and he requires a lot of parts if he gets damaged or breaks down, but Southern Pacific could be brought back

[@Texassince1836]

It could be restored and ran, but the SP merged with the UP, so SP isn't around to foot the bill anymore, and UP only sponsors UP steam locomotives. So you'd have to find someone with alot of money to get it operational, then find somewhere to run it (UP typically doesn't allow foreign steam on their rails)

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Texassince1836 So if SP merged with UP aren’t SP locos now UP locos? WTF is up with UP/SP?

[@k5elevencinc0]

The SD70ACe supports her grandparents. 😁🇺🇸

[@chrisackerley1842]

Have you noticed that, in the video of UP 3985 pulling 143 double-stack freight cars up Sherman Hill, you don't see a diesel assisting the old boy? At the same time, almost every time a UP steam locomotive pulls a passenger train, it has a diesel helper. I don't think it's a matter of grandpa needing help to get up the hill. Rather, the old steamers simply don't have the electrical capacity needed to power that many passenger cars. Most of the UP heritage cars were built in the 1950's. By that time, railroad passenger cars were becoming power hogs [with all the "modern" conveniences]. Even UP 844, which was built in 1944 to pull passenger trains, can't generate enough electricity to power these more "modern" passenger cars. UP 3985 and UP 4014 certainly were never intended to pull passenger cars, even when they were new. I suspect these perfectly rebuilt and maintained locomotives don't need help to pull any train, up any hill. All they need is a little help generating the power required by us luxury-loving passengers as we enjoy our hot showers, hair dryers, and chilled margaritas in the club car! If you don't believe me, listen to the SD70 as the train goes uphill. It purrs along, barely above an idle. The steamers are pulling the train. All the SD70 is doing is generating electricity.

[@fermitthekrog6318]

@@chrisackerley1842 actually the SD70 here is not equipped with head end power because it is a freight locomotive. The electricity for the train is being supplied by a generator in one of the cars. The reason the diesel is there is for dynamic breaking.

[@sledawgpilot]

Chris Ackerley o

[@chrisackerley1842]

@@fermitthekrog6318 - I hadn't thought of that. You may be right. I thought the generator car supplied power for the kitchen and club cars, only, but I might be wrong. My primary point is that those beautiful old locomotives don't need any help pulling 10, or even 20 passenger cars up a grade, even if the grade is Sherman Hill.

[@royreynolds108]

@@chrisackerley1842 If you look carefully at the car consist there are two power cars; one between the tool/machine shop baggage cars and the one with the large louvered panel on the right side for the train. All of these cars are Amtrak compatible meaning they are set up for head end power of 440 volts AC. There are two DC dynamos on each steamer for it's lights.

[@Mercmad]

@4:12 It's like a peice from Arlo Guthries song...City of new Orleans. Rolls along past houses, farms and fields Passin' trains that have no names Freight yards full of old black men And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles Good morning America how are you?