Big Boy, Laramie Wyoming May 4, 2019

[@cbgadget4740]

Hello Rob, your video is one of the best close ups of 4014’s start of the epic journey to Ogden, and I been binge watching videos of the event most of the day. Your shoot made me feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍😎😎😎 Cary

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Cary, We got there real early to get a good spot. There really weren’t any great spots, too many people. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm though. I am so pleased you liked the video. Thank you so much, Rob

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Cary, People seem to like your comment. ;-)

[@cbgadget4740]

That’s Great Rob, I believe it’s your video they like. 👍👍👍

[@FarlandHowe]

cbgadget Just a lucky stroke.

[@rdkndr1]

I second his thoughts. Truly breathtaking. Trains are big in my heritage. Thank you.

[@charlesdell2864]

I've seen a couple of video's of 4014's historic return. You my friend have the absolute best close up shorts of both Big Boy and 844. Nothing to apologize for. You made an old man feel young again seeing Big Boy on the move, THANK YOU.

[@FarlandHowe]

I was lucky. It turned out to be an outstanding location. Thank you

[@GrahamFoulston]

I don’t think you need to apologise for anything Rob, you seemed to have stood your ground extremely well, I don’t think there could have been a better position to take those shots than the one you found. What a fantastic loco that is and is obviously one of my favourites and to see this now alive once more just blows me away. To actually be there where you were standing would have been a dream come true, the smell, the steam and smoke and of course just seeing it in all its freshly painted glory must have been just awesome - well done buddy and thank you for sharing this with us too. Cheers for now mate. ............Graham

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Graham, It is a locomotive of staggering proportions. Our cameras were eight feet off the ground and we were lucky to have a prime location. I did not want the overview on the bridge, I wanted to be close. The effort was nothing, it was a moment to dream of. Big Boy just after topping Sherman pass. Summit of the grade of the continental railroad coming out of Cheyenne. It was wonderful. A lovely memory my friend. Thank you, Rob

[@GrahamFoulston]

Rob McCrain I am absolutely not jealous at all Rob, nope - not one little bit !! 😥😥. Such a memorable occasion, I got goose bumps just watching the video so I can’t imagine how you both felt actually being there. Wonderful. Cheers for now buddy. ...........Graham

[@FarlandHowe]

@@GrahamFoulston Tee hee, it was awesome Graham. You were with me, buddy. You were there encouraging me to get the best footage possible under the circumstances. I am now deaf for life. smile, thanks

[@GrahamFoulston]

Rob McCrain I most definitely was with you my friend - not in body but certainly in spirit and I enjoyed every minute of it. Deaf yes but what a great way to go deaf! 👍😉. Cheers for now mate. .........Graham

[@FarlandHowe]

You were. Good you did my friend. Oh well I was already going there anyway. :-D Rob

[@GarySmythe]

What a beautiful piece of machinery! Thanks you Union Pacific Rail Road!!!

[@FarlandHowe]

Indeed

[@karloarsch1579]

You were very close, I am sitting here in Austria and swear I smelled it!

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Karl, Too close. Another 2 meters back would have been better, but the crush of people and the layout would not allow it. Thank you, Rob

[@Calvertfilm]

Just WOW. I have a model of 4014 I bought last year. So good to see her moving again, and those noises at 3:55. Just great. What a machine. Laurie.

[@FarlandHowe]

A very large and intricate machine indeed. Hi Laurie every time the whistle sounded it nearly knocked me down with the sound wave. Thank you, Rob

[@Calvertfilm]

You had the perfect spot. It's almost as if it knew it needed to stop there for us KZbinrs lol. @@FarlandHowe

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Laurie, I thought my shot would be as it left, but no. It stopped perfectly so I could watch the double expansion steam to air pressure pump in action and also watch as they filled the lubrication distribution pump reservoir. All for you. Thank you,so much, Rob

[@Calvertfilm]

@@FarlandHowe Ha, ha, thank you Rob our roving reporter :-)

[@FarlandHowe]

At your service sir

[@stephensmith799]

Big locomotives for a Big Country. Great vid. I could smell the hot grease!

[@FarlandHowe]

So true Stephen. Thank you

[@stephensmith799]

@@FarlandHowe It is a stunning accomplishment to bring this locomotive back to life. I wish I could have been by the trackside. Great vid.

[@CalebsRailFilms]

Great video Rob! And a fabulous turnout too! Reminds me of when our biggest steam loco returned to service, the iconic NSWGR Beyer Garratt 6029 4-8-4 + 4-8-4 of which I was on its inaugural run. It was fantastic! So pleased to see 4014 back on the boil again though. Such an iconic piece of American railroad history. Long live the Big Boy! Cheers Caleb

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Caleb, I was a great event. I think the UP tried Garrett designs but had problems. When the war broke out, they needed a way to bring huge consists of military equipment up over the Sherman Hill as the called it. It is really a pass. They built these 4-8-8-4s to do that work. That is all they did from 42 till 51. They were in the shop more than on the rails. It was a war machine. Thank you so much, I am so happy you found this, Rob

[@phil36310]

Impressive! What a giant ! A real icon. Thanks for sharing Rob.

[@FarlandHowe]

You are most welcome.

[@MadameM.]

Seeing Big Boy 4014 up close is on my bucket list. In fact, it's the only thing on my bucket list! I watched this - from home on the rail cam. Your video is superb, and it made me feel like I was right there with you. Thank you so much for that!! You did an amazing job! I'm just in awe. I watched 5 years ago as they painstakingly got her back on the rails in Pomona, for the trip back to WY. Seeing this? Priceless! She lives again! What an amazing event!

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you

[@lordofbore]

Great footage ,it's good to see so many people appreciating history ,we had similar scenes in the UK when the Flying Scotsman done her maiden run up the East Coast Main Line .

[@FarlandHowe]

Indeed you did. It is good to see people honoring heritage. Thank you, Rob

[@bubby3190]

I thought the video quality was awesome! The close ups were amazing! Thanks for posting!

[@FarlandHowe]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@NorthernSoulExpress]

i think you captured the locomotive very well, it really is great to finally see a working big boy again.

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Tony, It really is wonderful to see her running down the rails again. Fabulous, Thank you, Rob

[@glynluff2595]

That is one hell of a bridge to carry that passenger loading! Marvellous pictures of Big Boy giving a wonderful sense of scale. Thank you for your dedication.

[@FarlandHowe]

The bridge was over built and that turned out to be a good thing. It seems to be there so towns people living in the neighborhood across the yard can get to down town on foot. Thank you, Rob

[@garylester55]

Thank you for taking the time to put this on KZbin, it’s my first time to have a look at big boy, we don’t run steam trains in Western Australia much these days, only in winter they run steam in, Whiteman park, In the Northern suburbs of Perth, and a tourist train in the winter, The Hotham Valley Railway. Thanks again, regards Gary

[@FarlandHowe]

You should try to find Caleb Jenkins on KZbin. He makes videos of steam engines quite often. He’s from around Port Augusta I think. Thank you, Rob

[@camojoe83]

I bet that thing smelled so awesome.... Great views!

[@FarlandHowe]

Sure did

[@christianbrydges1492]

Rob, that was awesome. Thank you so much for sharing it. I wish I had been there. I've been an avid steam fan for 45yrs and a UP fine-scale model railroader and this brought tears - but good ones!

[@FarlandHowe]

I’m smiling about that. It was a remarkable experience.

[@Tinsby]

Rob, No need to apologize for anything, your video shows a lot of the detail of the running gear etc. Plus it shows the fine control of the engine when making small moves. You were lucky to be that close, I think your vid is far better than others I have seen. Thank you for sharing it with those of us unable to be there in person as you were!

[@FarlandHowe]

It was the perfect storm. Right place perfect locomotive spot for my camera. I was lucky as hell.

[@feraxks]

You have NOTHING to apologize for. That was an awesome closeup!!

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you

[@ph11p3540]

Fantastic close up of the mechanics, and texture of the metal.

[@FarlandHowe]

Certainly my interest. Thank you, Rob

[@joffercalifornia]

That was thrilling, Rob. Thank you very much for that video. I chased the Big Boy across Iowa on July 31, and it was the best railroad experience I've ever had. When I got to Laramie on August 5, all was quiet - no Big Boy. I'm glad I didn't have to brave the crowds in Laramie like you did.

[@FarlandHowe]

1,000s Hi Joe, my pleasure. I was lucky, 4014 stopped right in front of me. I had hoped to get a good clip of it leaving and positioned myself to optimize the chance of that, but bang, there it was stopping right there. Since I had staked out a prime location when it stopped many people wanted to be standing where I was standing. It was a fun day and I have to admit that whistle brought a tear of joy to my eye. Thank you, Rob

[@jstoli996c4s]

Omg, I was not expecting to see 844 behind 4014! 🤯

[@FarlandHowe]

They were both going to Ogden to commemorate the Transcontinental Railroad's 150th Anniversary. They will both be touring the Union Pacific's system. Thank you, Rob

[@nmccw3245]

Nice double header. Eh?

[@jstoli996c4s]

NMCCW indeed! :)

[@davidcrosby7564]

Wow Rob Best video I have seen.. Look how close you are man.. The smell.. The noise.. You are a lucky blessed man.. So Jealous 👍👍👍👍

[@FarlandHowe]

Leaving home at the crack of dawn and getting there early for a prime spot. Luck was with us, Thank you, Rob

[@markarnold8160]

I watched it on the 360 cam through Virtual Railfan on You Tube. I was surprised to see that 844 was also on the trip. Your video gives a better trackside view though so thanks for sharing Rob!

[@FarlandHowe]

This was the first time out on the rails since the rebuild other than some short tests. 844 was there in case of trouble. It is a very powerful and famous locomotive too. Check it out. Thank you, Rob

[@andybyrne50]

Been watching this on KZbin this week. Talk about stood in the right spot..what a beast this is !! Thanks for bringing the wonderful close footage of this monster Andy

[@FarlandHowe]

It is a smoking screaming beast for sure Andy. Thank you, Rob

[@howarth004]

Sure attracted the crowds there Rob , great to see these Big Boys , just love that sound .. steam , horn . ...

[@FarlandHowe]

David, my ears will never be the same. The North American steam whistle is a very distinct thing. Thank you, Rob

[@coreytaylor447]

no matter how far tech advances, we will never surpass how epic a steam locomotive sounds

[@FarlandHowe]

so true

[@williamd4707]

Great shots and showing the power of steam to the drive wheels. The power of steam is incredible.

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi William, indeed it is. What control they had. It was moved forward to the inch to get at one of the grease fittings. Thank you, Rob

[@georgewyatt6712]

Hi Rob. "wow" what can I say that is serious piece machinery, what a loco and you were so close I bet the smell of it was amazing, and the whistle "wow". Thank you rob for this amazing footage. Regards George....

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi George, It is a giant. I was lucky that it stopped right there in front of me. It was a thrilling experience to be there in the crowds with people cheering, yelling and whistling. Thank you so much, Rob

[@stevelea1]

what a fantastic beast of an engine. loved it ... Steve

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Steve, So true. Thank you, Rob

[@jimcrawford5039]

She looks and sounds fantastic! Great to see one running after all these years. Australia.

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Jim, So true. Thank you, Rob

[@cjjackson479]

Hey Rob Simply BEAUTIFUL ! Thanks for Sharing this Remarkable Video !

[@FarlandHowe]

It is good you enjoyed it. Thank you

[@nmccw3245]

Good video in a difficult environment. Thanks Rob.

[@FarlandHowe]

Difficult environment indeed. Thank you

[@davidparry8514]

we followed 4014 out of California when it was moved back to Cheyenne for the initial take down and re build...so good to see it running again, it's a new machine and should last several hundred years!

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi David, That must have been a long trip. It sure looked good all gleaming paint. With care, I'm sure it will. Thank you, Rob

[@ed_halley]

Cleanest train I have ever seen in USA. And it's hard to imagine a steam engine as big as the Big Boy.

[@trainsontuesday]

You did very well to get that Rob Thank you for taking the drive. It looks like it was a very nice day. I wish we could get crowds of people like that out to see our steam loco. David.

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi David, The place was jammed. We, my wife and I were lucky to stake out a very good spot. It was a perfect day. A bit cool till the boilerThank you, Rob

[@john15207]

wonderful job rob there was nothing wrong with the video recording,watching this from your point of view helped me and my mom feel like we were there. ty for sharing!

[@FarlandHowe]

You’re welcome, thank you

[@nickweiserfolz]

A very big THANK YOU from Germany for this video. Well done!

[@FarlandHowe]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@hovermotion]

WOW stunning to see this amazeing loco moveing in colse detail, great spot to film you must of planed this well, I have the 4019 model.

[@FarlandHowe]

I was very lucky. The place was packed with rail fans. I picked the spot thinking it would be a good place to catch a glimpse of it pulling out, but to my surprise they stopped right in front of me. People were leaning out so far as it came in I had no shot but my crafty wife with phone in hand reached out low and grabbed those first critical 10 seconds as it approached. Thank you for watching and your comment . Rob

[@hovermotion]

@@FarlandHowe Amazeing Rob...

[@1940limited]

The quality of your video is great. I enjoyed it completely, especially the close up of the restored running gear. It looks like a chain driven lubricator on the first engine? I didn't know they had that. I'm seeing it but still can't believe it: A restored Big Boy! UP is certainly the organization to do it.

[@FarlandHowe]

That was very interesting. It swallowed at least two gallons of oil too.

[@1940limited]

@@FarlandHowe According to historical footage from UP's PR Dept., the Big Boys in revenue service drained their tenders in about 25 miles working Sherman Hill and were down for servicing more than they ran. I'm sure they use huge quantities of everything!

[@FarlandHowe]

g bridgman I cannot imagine. No wonder they have a whole staff of mechanics on board the train.

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Wow , what a monster loco . Thanks for sharing .......Peter

[@FarlandHowe]

It is a beast, Peter. It was quite a show. Thank you, Rob

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Did I count correctly at 16 driven wheels? I don't know how many more undriven. Unbelievable! I'm happy when these videos aren't screwed up with music and robot voices.

[@FarlandHowe]

Big Boys are 4-8-8-4 locomotives. Thank you

[@missdottieandmissriss6950]

Rob, despite your crowd issues, excellent close-ups of 4014 & 844. Well done sir.

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you

[@rpbajb]

Great footage of a legendary machine!

[@FarlandHowe]

Thanks

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nice video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you

[@suhrrog]

I love the sound of that steam whistle

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Roger, Me too. Thank you, Rob

[@stephenpike3147]

You lucky boy, what a treat and those close up shots Rob are simply superb, you certainly were in a prime spot. What complexity for all the valve gear, rods and pipework, must have been a mechanical engineers dream to design. Amazed at how that engine started moving off so smoothly and quietly, or was the diesel impacting that? All the best Stephen. PS your video popped up as a suggestion!

[@FarlandHowe]

It was my lucky day, no doubt.

[@digitalmoviedv]

Fantastic video and event! Superb 4014 Big Boy! Greetings from Italy. Hallo, Stefano :-)

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi, thank you for watching

[@daveoblivion4753]

Fine video Rob. Wish I could have been there but it's a awful long way from England.

[@FarlandHowe]

True it is, I know, I've been there, ;-) Thank you, Rob

[@ronstarkronstark500]

Great closeups.

[@malcolmborne]

Nice! It's been 60 years

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you, Malcolm. Rob

[@TrentValleyRailway]

Excellent footage rob

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you, Rob

[@warrengibson7898]

Good video. Hope someone checked the load limit of the pedestrian bridge!

[@howardnielsen6220]

Thank You from Bend Oregon

[@FarlandHowe]

You’re welcome Howard

[@ralphviola6594]

Thanks for sharing

[@FarlandHowe]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching and your comment, Rob

[@trainman07011]

Wow, Rob! You caught it! How far is that from your home? Remember, most of us in the US will never have the opportunity to see it, and still fewer from the UK, so thanks for your thoughtful video.

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Andrew, Laramie is two hours from home. Pleased you liked it, thank you, Rob

[@franka.merola1001]

This is just as exciting as watching the first moon launch.

[@FarlandHowe]

😊

[@trainroomgary]

Very cool 😎

[@FarlandHowe]

trainroomgary Thank you

[@trcostan]

They don’t make a wide enough lens for Big Boy!

[@davestrains]

fantastic! cheers,dave

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Dave, Yes it was fantastic good word for it. Thank you, Rob

[@RoseSharon7777]

I have never ever been on train. Only a subway. Lol. Im 60 years old. Its #1 On my bucket list.

[@FarlandHowe]

Best of luck with your train travel dream.

[@ramo7963]

c'est incroyable !!

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you so much, Rob

[@wolfgang548]

The crowd turnout was big like I expected. Hopefully they'll come through New Jersey.

[@FarlandHowe]

This was a shakedown trip. Who knows, once they get comfortable...Thank you, Rob

[@wolfgang548]

@@FarlandHowe Last year I saw the UP SD70ACe #1943 here in Jersey. I caught it by chance and was overwhelmingly surprised it came through my town.

[@FarlandHowe]

@@wolfgang548 Another giant among locomotives. Lucky you

[@wolfgang548]

@@FarlandHowe I didn't get to film it but someone else did a few miles away after I saw it. It shows up at 11:10 in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2XKY5t-gaetmMk

[@walterharp1773]

This big beast was just not practical to keep on the line yrs ago. Nice to see it running. A little.history.

[@FarlandHowe]

History on the rails. Thank you

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

what an absolutely incredible animal, do they make a model I wonder?

[@FarlandHowe]

Model Railways Unlimited Yes in HO and O. None in N that I know of.

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

@@FarlandHowe Hmm Guess HO would still look huge with my OO models :)

[@FarlandHowe]

Model Railways Unlimited HO is slightly smaller than OO. OO is 1:76 and HO is 1:87 HO is half O . O is 1:48 full scale is huge 😊

[@richardswallow1967]

Well you can see why they call loco big boy, fantastic sight .... always have to pull a broken down diesel 😏😏

[@FarlandHowe]

Ha ha, good one Richard. Thank you, Rob

[@elfnetdesigns702]

Not hardly, the EMD SD70ACe is there to provide backup power if the steamers run out of water or fuel oil.. The EMD loco can not only push both those steamers but can also pull the coaches right on down the line and keep it up for hundreds of miles all while providing the coaches with 480 volt 3 phase AC HEP and keep the entire train under control and safe with dynamic brakes.

[@richardswallow1967]

Adriel Elfnet that's a serious reply, sorry if I upset a diesel fan.....😢

[@elfnetdesigns702]

@@richardswallow1967 naa your cool. I was trying to point out why most steam trains have the diesel locos in the lashups. it's not that anything is broken. It's just to provide services the steamer simply cannot by design.

[@richardswallow1967]

Adriel Elfnet no problem mate, just kidding.... still a great video.👍

[@lindaterrell6104]

It’s like meeting a Dragon

[@FarlandHowe]

It is indeed, perfect description.

[@KKumar-gm5zo]

Could someone please explain, why does the 4014 requires the assistance of one other steam locomotive and a diesel locomotive for such a short train, thank you.

[@tankerboy1374]

special train on way to utah to mark railroads 150th birthday running them doubleheader. Big boy dont need help. as far other unit i think more for breaking with dynamics there not using it to push train at all could be wrong on this but us may have a rule if a steamer on main line must have diesel unit in train i cant rember if thats legit or not

[@FarlandHowe]

@@tankerboy1374 I would guess the diesel is there as a generator of electricity to power the juice-hungry people cars behind.

[@tankerboy1374]

@@FarlandHowe could be but 844 was built for pass service to who knows maybe 1 day in future we see big boy pulling fright to

[@uncleyoda1834]

I think this is a double header featuring the 844. Also the diesel is used a a generator for the coaches since a steam locomotive can not generate electricity

[@mistaj8290]

Doubleheader special train lol bout 5k for a ticket to ride on that special train and diesel is for dynamic breaks and with being steam ya never know shit breaks diesel is just alot more reliable

[@marccole8345]

How much push is the diesel unit adding to train 🚂?

[@FarlandHowe]

0

[@Coolahan3]

Thought I had a good video of it, but no where near the views of this one. Nice job!

[@FarlandHowe]

Good luck helped a bunch. Thank you, Rob

[@harrypenn2993]

How do they sync the second s.team engine? Or is one doing all the work?

[@FarlandHowe]

Open the valve and both run. Same steam pressure.

[@Ostermond]

Man, if only the UP still had passenger service.

[@rdkndr1]

Wow. Thank you

[@FarlandHowe]

You are very welcome

[@aubreyaub]

Be great to hear without the Safetys lifted. Seems very quiet at the 4.40 mark. Bloody lovely, 'aint she.

[@FarlandHowe]

The steam whistle deafened my camera's audio system. The automatic volume control lowered the level severely when the whistle would blow. Thank you, Rob

[@breakfastclub3909]

I would be giving the crowd high fives

[@FarlandHowe]

Indeed, Thank you

[@MikulFSU]

Good vid. Question though. Each time I see a video of Big Boy it’s always accompanied by another steam engine and modern diesel. Is it still not capable of pulling under its own power? Still confused. Thx

[@FarlandHowe]

The diesel is for electricity. Although 844 was built for passenger service it cannot cope with the demands for heating and cooling a modern passenger car. 844 was there as a back up in case 4014 had any problems. Thank you, Rob

[@FFred-us9tw]

@@FarlandHowe The diesel locomotive in tow was NOT for passenger car electricity. UP does not own any modern diesels with HEP (Head End Power) for coaches. The passenger coaches get there power from a dedicated "Power car" which has an onboard generator. It's the second car behind the Diesel 8937. Car # 209. The diesel locomotive is there to provide dynamic braking when needed and as an insurance policy should the 4014 break down and need to be pushed off the mainline rather than delay other trains. The same reason UP runs all there trains with multiple locomotives. Now the trailing diesel also provides PTC (Positive Train Control) for the 4014 to comply with FRA regulations.

[@FarlandHowe]

@@FFred-us9tw Thank you for the great clarification

[@4468]

Wow!!

[@FarlandHowe]

Indeed

[@railyardfilms6491]

Great close views

[@FarlandHowe]

Very close, thank you

[@billfallon2372]

I bet that steam engine loves those welded rails.

[@FarlandHowe]

Saves on maintenance 😊

[@kevintregunna]

Wow what a monster

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Kevin, It is a giant. Thank you for watching and your comment, my next video will not get this many views. ha ha Rob

[@wendellworth353]

It was not under its own power. A diesel was pushing the whole train.

[@FarlandHowe]

You are mistaken my friend.

[@S.P.A.R.K.Y.]

Let the Buffalo run for now, Peace to the east.

[@FarlandHowe]

Cheers, Rob

[@sparky107107]

just like the day she was new. the rails once again belong to the big boy

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Sparky, It sure was pretty. King of the rails. Thank you, Rob

[@jesikebiking]

There was nothing wrong with your video ====It was fine !

[@FarlandHowe]

Good, thank you

[@nhyardlimit]

👍

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you

[@KBS117]

Big boy is coasting....not under power

[@FarlandHowe]

I’m no expert, but it looked like they blew the packing out on the front right cylinder.

[@dingo5827]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 excellent

[@FarlandHowe]

Thank you

[@yamahaguy1732]

844 is no longer the star of the show but she is doing most of the work during 4014s break in

[@FarlandHowe]

Yes

[@raysnyder7512]

I've been to Laramie and believe me that is about it. Boring town

[@FarlandHowe]

Hi Ray, They have a good restaurant. We had lunch there. Thank you, Rob