Big Boy train

[@metalmicky764]

From a U. K. steam enthusiast, I really appreciate the time and energy that has gone in to the restoration of this wonderful machine. Good luck for the future of 4014 and 844.

[@b3j8]

The 4014 is like "This all I get to pull? (yawn)"

[@ilocan74]

its a proud time for America right now seeing the Big Boy conquering the railroads once again!

[@doczinger]

The whole train looks brand new, big thanks to the UP for doing this, could have just scrapped out everything like most other roads did.

[@avalanche754]

just came from seeing this event, it was breathtaking to see two streamers brought back to life. awesome job UP.

[@chuckcarpenter6858]

It was fun to see the christening of 4014 today! Thanks to the UP Steam shop for all their hard work to get this unit running again. Thank you for making the bell ring again, it sounded Great.

[@C-J-Outdoors]

What magnificent machines those were, I wish my father were still alive, he would have loved this, he use to drag me all over the country, there was no bigger rail fan, miss you dad.

[@jawadhaider5902]

Seeing trains in motion still fascinates the people in the twenty first century. Nice sight.

[@brycenew]

Excellent close up; really takes us there. Thank you!!!

[@jorgenbrandt5739]

This is brilliant, and the sound and apperance of the Big boy is just awsome 😊 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jimmythompson4882]

BIG BOY will live on, what a great restoration job. well done to everyone involved

[@KARTAVIDEO2TRAINS]

Very nice Train. I love clasic Trains. Greeting from Indonesia

[@jaygensn1]

Awesome sight. All that was missing was 3985 the Challenger engine. Can you imagine all 3 running together.

[@Mike-01234]

Wow the big boy looks better then it did when it was in service 1940's and 50's those big drive wheels going by at the end of the video there every single moving part looks brand new. I can't imagine to wonder what it cost UP to do this has to be well above 2 million dollars most would just say static display is good enough.

[@carolynjones6457]

Very impressive, of course I absolutely Love Steam Locomotive's. Growing up around the Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad, (formerly part of The Denver and Rio Grande Narrow Guage Railroad) tends to make one ( if you are so inclined) a fan of all types of Trains. God Bless You.

[@Odin029]

If somebody runs into the CEO of Union Pacific, shake his hand for me. A modern corporation didn't have to do this. I don't think any other American railroad would have.

[@jlkirk1]

He was right behind Ed Dickens on the engineer's side of 4014 when they left Cheyenne!

[@miningcamper]

Norfolk Southern periodically. A corporation has to weigh the PR benefit versus the safety issues and general chaos that steam action brings.

[@donnebes9421]

Odin029 no other American railroad could have, or for that fact, no other railroad in the world.

[@tonkingulfyachtclub8111]

@Sean Embry Of course it is. If not here, where?

[@Victorseafog]

You ever heard of W.Graham Claytor or his brother RB Claytor? The southern and NS steam program? The TVRM runs 4501 and 630 to this day. Likely NW 611 could see mainline action at some point too. Not that this isn't very cool but open your eyes, your comment is humorously ignorant .

[@HYPNOTOAD291]

what a beautiful piece of machinery! long live the Big Boy!!!

[@sideshowbob1544]

There goes the happiest engineer on planet earth!

[@jasonsimmons4576]

Wow to see the 844 working with the big boy that's epic love it

[@ingobvb8365]

Very Nice the BIG BOY 🚂😍😊

[@bobanderson2895]

Beautiful machine.

[@goldslinger]

Congratulations, Union Pacific! And thank You!

[@Dc144_1]

Never thought I'd see the behemoth move again. But I'm completely breath taken by how they restored it.

[@CentralALSirens]

Yep, That front Right Cylinder is not suppose to leak steam. It's only a minor issue, and a easy fix. It's just that it's not packed very well.

[@lunaburnt-toast718]

I think they were still working with it in Laramie. They were just able to depart about 5 mins ago.

[@CentralALSirens]

@@lunaburnt-toast718 They were, I was watching the live stream when it started to come in Laramie. It probably won't be safe to high ball with it leaking. But overall, still a easy fix to do. Just hopefully by the time they get to Ogden, they'll have plenty of time to work on it.

[@68Jaguar420G]

It certainly doesn't look as bad as it was in the videos of her first test run on Thursday evening (2 May 19). Actually both of the front cylinder piston stems were leaking quite substantially during that run. Clearly the work they have been doing has had some results and there is also the possibility of the seal(s) seating itself better through use as well. I'm sure it will be sorted out very shortly. Clearly the restoration and operating teams really know what they are doing. I'm more concerned about how much black smoke she makes from time to time. I expect part of it is getting some experience with the operating nuances of this locomotive for the first time in 60 years and part is probably fine tuning the burners so they burn cleaner. But hey Big Boy lives, speaks and is stretching her legs again!!!

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

68Jaguar420G Wouldn’t it operate pretty much like the 3985?

[@makipsee]

I seen in another video the left front cylinder is leaking far worse

[@tkon04]

Wow! Impressive and Incredible machinery, an Awesome Modern Marvel

[@JustYourPariah]

I love that it’s pulling the 844 too

[@chrisackerley1842]

So far as big corporations go, Union Pacific is the best of the best. I don't work in an industry that ships freight but, if I did, I would be sure to locate in a place where I could ship via UP.

[@rollscharles300]

Up is a dumpster fire man

[@rollscharles300]

UP is a dumpster fire they can’t get to stop burning.

[@motorTranz]

Didn't realize 844 was in the mix. Nice!

[@jaswmclark]

Keep in mind that these are "Break-in Runs" and if they want to increase the load they can use the dynamic brakes on the diesel.

[@Chuck59ish]

Wow! They've got the whole crew out on this one.

[@rugerdog77able]

History comes alive!

[@wjsj69]

Still haven't tightened the packing in that front cylinder I see.. Obviously still testing/breaking her in easy, can't wait to see the old girl actually doing some work!

[@MrPeerum]

Thanks this is realy super.greetz:Peerke.

[@arbigdog73]

All Hail the King!

[@frankofrikadello1669]

Great 👍 Many greetings from germany, Übach-Palenberg near Aachen / Köln 🇺🇸🙋🏻‍♂️🇺🇸👍

[@codystacey4846]

Time bandit in the house🙂

[@Captain_Char]

I just gotta wonder between the 4014, and the 844, and the diesel backup, how much pulling power would this train have, its gotta be something crazy

[@shockingguy]

Big thanks

[@DirtyLilHobo]

I grew up around those steam locomotives in Denver.. UP, ATSF, DRGRR, Burlington.. And became an Engineer on the BNSF in Denver.. Makes me wish that the United States had taken better care of its railroads and passenger service. The European, Japanese, and China railroads far outclass the USA. Used to be you could get to just about any town in the USA on a train but no more. Some places have even ripped up the tracks..irreplaceable.

[@dbkyhere9229]

Dirty Hobo so sad. I agree. I remember riding the train between Cheyenne, and Denver to visit relatives in the early 60s. What trains did they use then, if you know?

[@Triplex5014]

This works on PC: 1st step: Pause video at 6:08 2nd step: Open youtube in a new tab 3rd step: Search "Vangelis - Chariots of Fire" and play the video 4th step: Return to this video paused at 6:08, hit play and enjoy!

[@greybeardsharpsword4626]

Fuck off!!! This is not your video and truely does not need any damn music to interfere with the moment that is the resurrection of 4014. Stupid armchair "Hollywood" cinematographer.

[@Triplex5014]

@@greybeardsharpsword4626 Thank you for sharing your politeness. Have a nice day! Powerful armchair commenter.

[@Skullboy08]

@@Triplex5014 bruh I'm on a phone

[@tsaarmartijn]

Impressive machine.

[@minh-khanguyen7209]

#8937 must feel rather awkward, knowing that compared to these two magnificent engines, any power she can donate is negligible, and that she's only there for braking and electricity.

[@mtnman1984]

What?

[@minh-khanguyen7209]

@@mtnman1984 Diesels are only attached to these locomotives to assist with dynamic braking and to provide power for the passenger cars; personifying engines like we do, I said the diesel attached to these two steam engines must feel awkward. It serves no really useful purpose, especially as in terms of power, it doesn't hold a candle to these steamers, the very best of the steam world.

[@clipperwb1308]

Clipperw Actually, 8937 is an SD70ACe locomotive that has more continuous tractive effort (the pulling power available at the drawbar) at 157000 lbs than either the 844 or the Big Boy has available. The Big Boy is rated at 135375 lbs of tractive effort while the 844 is rated at 63800 lbs of T. E. In fact, the starting tractive effort of an SD70ACe is 191000 lbs which is only slightly less than the two steam locomotives combined. The SD70ACe is not designed to provide train power. All of the U.P.'s passenger car fleet are self contained and have their own power source mounted under each car. On this train, the diesel is going along for the ride. It could provide dynamic braking power, but with a train as light as this, it is probably not needed. It is only there in case of an emergency and to remind people that the Union Pacific has modern power too. Horsepower wise, the the diesel and the 844 are about the same while the Big Boy has about 2000 more HP.

[@brycenew]

@@clipperwb1308 So is HP what the engine produces (measured at the flywheel?) and TE the load it can pull from stationary? Thanks

[@walterzoomie]

@@clipperwb1308 Yep. There are good reasons why steamers were obsolete and scrapped so quickly. Inefficient, resource-gobbling maintenance nightmares don't last long in the business world when something better comes along. That said, I loves me some steam engines and wish I could have seen them in actual, everyday service. Kudos to UP for getting these beasts up and running. It musta cost them a fortune. I hope the exposure and PR value it brings them are worth it for them. Otherwise, these engines will sit. UP won't hemorrhage money on these things forever.

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

Looks like when these types come through, everyone is a photographer! Mr. B.

[@pzkw6759]

Beautiful!!!

[@Jleed989]

How ironic with a jet trail rising over it. Two modes of transportation many decades apart.

[@hammerdragon4321]

I would love to know were these trains are going to be tomorrow

[@minh-khanguyen7209]

Did they get a new observation car, or did they just slice the back out of a normal railcar? I don't recall the rear observation car looking like that XD

[@Robotic_Rampage]

I believe it's used for something like track checking, if I recall. I think it's something they've had for quite some time.

[@marktufts7756]

AWESOME

[@joemc111]

Man that engineer sure looks like Warren Buffett.

[@harryw6358]

it would be odd for Buffett to be in a UP cab since he owns BNSF

[@65BAJA]

Is it still being "pushed" along? Or is it fulling pulling it's own weight now?

[@johntait491]

The policeman picked up a drone at 9:35.

[@MedusalObligation]

Think they have enough power to pull 10 cars?

[@timothysmith8300]

I wish we had a huge locomotives in the UK well done USA this proves steam rules no arguments end of story steam is king.

[@michaeldesilvio2060]

I've noticed hundreds of parked train engines in Wyoming.

[@candaceniewinski4537]

Damn that's big!

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

It's living breathing monster!

[@judpowell1756]

hey dorks....the subject is horizontal....hold your phone the same way....photo 101

[@bmw325iscoupe]

Or better yet get real camera

[@1topfueldrag]

i wonder how many man hours to restore

[@tinytruckin3274]

I do believe they started in 2013

[@65LB]

So they use the diesel electric locomotive for travel other than photo-op ties?

[@TheSavvycaptain]

No the locomotives were the pulling power, the diesel is set to idle and only kicks in if it is needed.

[@lvsluggo007]

Is 4014 going to come thru Las Vegas??

[@SPNGMalibu18]

lvsluggo007 no

[@acts2211]

Cheyenne Wyoming to Ogden Utah

[@ParkerUAS]

Not anytime soon. The first run is from Cheyenne to Ogden, but the hope is that in the future some trips will venture further than that. Back when 4014 was first moved out of LA, there was talk of possibly doing a run into LA, but that is a few years away if it ever happens.

[@8000RPM.]

wow, Wow, WOW!!!!

[@Elf_Hour]

9:35 Uh oh someone had their drone taken away

[@tinytruckin3274]

The drone hit a power line above the tracks and crash landed hard. It happened right behind us 😂

[@donotwantahandle1111]

I think there might be a rule about flying over a railroad track.

[@Elf_Hour]

@@donotwantahandle1111 I have heard that, too, but I don't see anything specifically saying that on the FAA website or UP website. Maybe I missed it. www.up.com/aboutup/community/safety/pedestrians/photo-video_policy/safety_policies/index.htm

[@ParkerUAS]

@@Elf_Hour as a licensed sUAS, there is a provision that basically states that when it comes to operating near infrastructure you cant be so near as to cause a hazard or concern to operation. This is very subject to interpretation and the FAA basically just leaves it up to local law enforcement to decide. I try to remain about 100 feet either side and 100 feet above the tallest obstacle if overhead. The cameras still get good shots from that distance and I am not in anyone's way. I also don't fly over people. Never had a failure, but I don't need my drone hitting someone or something valuable.

[@miningcamper]

Why is everyone on the shady side of the tracks? No access to the sunny side here?

[@tonkingulfyachtclub8111]

Good video but I sure would like to see some drone footage.

[@tedpeterson1156]

The Engineers don't wave from the trains anymore

[@leslie0965]

thay shold be putting on a show stack talk

[@devernepersonal3636]

the police and the lack of people not forming a photoline really mess up the good show they put on there.

[@james6234]

Anyone know the engineer of 844?

[@waarheidisvreemderdanficti6562]

Anyone notiched the Wierd reflection in that guy's telephone? 6:50 Beatifull train nu the way

[@tinytruckin3274]

What time mark?

[@waarheidisvreemderdanficti6562]

@@tinytruckin3274 6:50

[@tinytruckin3274]

@@waarheidisvreemderdanficti6562 I see that. Very weird wow.

[@TheBlueCollarPreacher]

Would of been more awesome to see a caboose on the back of it. Still impressive.

[@FFred-us9tw]

Cabooses were used on freight trains, not passengers trains. Putting a caboose on the rear would make no sense.

[@TheBlueCollarPreacher]

@@FFred-us9tw Even though it's pulling passenger cars; the 4014 is a freight train.

[@FFred-us9tw]

@@TheBlueCollarPreacher that’s not how it works. The 4014 is a locomotive. If it pulls freight cars it’s a freight train. If it pulls passenger cars it’s a passenger train. The type of locomotive doesn’t dictate the type of trains.

[@TheBlueCollarPreacher]

@@FFred-us9tw they made 4 big boys, solely for hauling freight back in the old days, they are hauling passengers now to help cover the costs of maintenance and to take the 4014 on tours, there is another one on display at a park in Cheyenne, Wyoming with a display telling you all about them. They retired them in 1962. Hauled freight from Cheyenne to Ogden, UT.

[@FFred-us9tw]

@@TheBlueCollarPreacher They actually built 25 of these, not 4. And 8 of them survive. The last one was retired in 1961.

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

not so tiny after all...

[@donnebes9421]

How could twelve people dislike this video?? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@knurri]

They were shooting vertical video and realized when they looked at it that they missed 67% of what they came to see.

[@turbocavalli]

They were the guys who said big boy would never run again

[@ehon717]

Cause the guy filming can't hold the camera still

[@jimmymcdonald9011]

I didn't think it still worked after ther flood

[@user-01a51]

Top Speed?

[@FFred-us9tw]

They were rated for 80 MPH.

[@bodarville2510]

Still insulting these magnificent steamers by having the diesel there to “help the elderly.”

[@rickb9238]

Nice to see a Diesel powered engine pushing two steam engines. 😳🤭🤔

[@joaoricardoaraujogranzoto3050]

I want to be a engineer like Ed Dickens Jr whem i become an adult

[@frankroberts3596]

What a monster

[@dmbpify]

Thanks UP from the great white north! You guys rock! Now, if only the Canadian Pacific could follow your example of true resolve! So, watching the big boy videos, and reading the comments. A common comment would come up often: “never in my lifetime would I ever think to see a big boy running the rails once again!” I tip my hat to the hard working steam crew of the Union Pacific. So, I say this with great sadness, never in my lifetime would I ever see a Selkirk locomotive running. Too young to have ever seen them before, and sadly, probably would never see one run at all. Keith, do you hear the subtle point I am trying to make? Well, do ya? Where’s the 2816? Oh, hear she is: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIjGe316oreXq8U Never in my lifetime do I feel I would ever see the beautiful Canadian Pacific 2816 run ever and ever again.................

[@robertgift]

Thank you for posting your video. Not allowed on the sunny side? Tripod! Zoom in andark area will get brighter. (Stupid woman got herself hit and killed by 844.)

[@tinytruckin3274]

Thank you. I'm definitely new to all this video stuff lol.

[@Night_Star6248]

Don’t say big boy train say big boy #4014 on the line

[@sardu55]

This isn't railroad altruism but a massive PR effort enhanced by tax breaks the likes of which haven't been seen since the robber baron days. Although nice to see this bit of history, the company has no plans to donate the train to a museum but does plan to run it all over the country and show the flag. Again, UP also has taken millions in donations for this work as well.

[@MunchinMaQuchy]

THATS ONE THICC BOI

[@timothysmith8300]

NOW THAT'S WHAT YOU CAK

[@bradolsen9981]

Why are you just standing there you should’ve walked up to the train I would’ve walked up there

[@pepsidoggo1598]

She sounds awfully quiet

[@theextremeanimator4721]

*He

[@dancujo5591]

Step away from the rails please. Sure, it might take a right turn. 1200 psi will not only move you but will cut you in half within a second.

[@FFred-us9tw]

The Big Boy operates at 300 PSI, not 1,200.

[@timothysmith8300]

Sorry I meant that's what you call locomotives not like a toy electric trains we have in the UK makes me want too be sick bring back steam for freck sake can't you lot get it in your thick sculls steam is here for ever it rules the rails it is king electrics are nothing but little electric boxes that go buzzer meaning less nought dead.