Union Pacific 844 2017 Break-In Run Part 4

[@lkn4cgrmen]

It's so cool that they are bringing back so many of these majestic machines into regular service. I hated seeing them sitting silently and rusting like statues on tracks to nowhere.

[@JQNAH]

the 844 never retired

[@yungsuncheng7426]

太感謝拍攝者的技術和一流的剪輯。讓遠方的我能欣賞贊嘆這龐大超乎想像的蒸汽機車。 美的欣賞，而且有廣茅的美洲原野一片欣賞到。👍👍👍

[@eyestoenvy]

A living relic from back when we built our own machines and when the country was taking off like a rocket!

[@sky173]

Love the soul these machines have been given by their creators. Such a wonderful mix of art and science.

[@frederickwise5238]

My wife -and- my dog do not understand my 'addiction. The whistle takes me back to the night in Apr 61 as I was coming up grade on Rte 66 into Albuquerque hearing all the action down in the yards. Ahhhh nostalgia. Do I dare admit to weeping onto my beer? lol

[@davidclarke4343]

Really smart people designed this with slide rules and some seriously talented machiners made it come to life. Wow.

[@Ferga007]

Nagyon jó hallgatni ahogy elindul. A gyerekkoromat juttatja eszembe. Sokat utaztam a 70es években gőzmozdonyos vonaton. Köszönöm hogy feltetted ezt a videót.

[@josephgeis6641]

I played on this Train; it was at pioneer park in Salt Lake City. Wonderful to see here alive again.

[@shyamalmitra7617]

Hats off to the United States of America for bringing back to life a giant of a juggernaut amongst steam engines of yesteryears to show its people of today its heritage and pride! The sheer size of this locomotive is mind-boggling! To reconstruct and re-run a steam engine of this gigantic scale must have cost the Union Pacific company huge amounts and awful toil and patience of engineers and workmen associated with its restoration as well as their steadfast dedication. But the people of the United States have resources to afford this kind of restoration and are known worldwide to be enthusiasts in restoring automobiles and motorcycles of past that lie in their junkyards. We see on the History TV channel successful restoration of Ford Model Ts and the Indian Chief motorcycles. I thank the presenters of this video clip for excellent photography and details.

[@AngryProtoBoi]

This loco was never retired.

[@jonnybeck6723]

She is truly a stunningly beautiful locomotive!!! ...made my old heart skip a beat cheers

[@chrise3801]

One of the best looking steam locomotives so amazing!

[@josefhyatt2780]

Thank you UPAC for preserving these majestic Iron Horses!!!

[@robertanthony9674]

Awesome video series! I am 53 and do not see the great want this country has to get rid of our past heritage, they seem to want to forget where this country came from. It seems that as diesel came in they scrapped most all of the old trains and couldn't get rid of them fast enough. Now they say we may have a EMP strike that will thrust us back into the days of no power and computers as it will destroy all exposed electronics. If that happens we will be wishing more of these old steam engines were refurbished and put in mothballs! Same with our old diesel ships and other machines that ran on steam.

[@RONNEY123ful]

Absolutely Amazing American Engineering .

[@andrewbabin3341]

Best 844 video I've ever seen ! Anyone wanna divulge actual top speed during break in ? They had her latched pretty tight a few times !

[@billbondie554]

Rated track speed on that section of track is 60 mph.

[@hyliedoobius5114]

AMAZING!! Looks kinda like a chopped-down Big Boy. Very clean too!! 😮🤩🥳

[@Tully3674]

Terrific series - Parts 1 thru 4. Well done. Thank you!

[@keithcooper6715]

I actually started to cry when I saw this - Took me back

[@biah1934]

Great videos !!! The only thing missing is a red caboose...I guess that dates me !!!

[@gaylenemorley916]

I also got to say i can see 844 on you tube yes i watch 844 moves and the sound it throws out go 844 go you big beautiful engine that you are

[@ridermak4111]

Helluva piece of video !! I was getting waves of chills as velocity just.....kept.....climbing !! 😳

[@johnfalstaff2270]

I love that knocking sound...

[@williamthethespian]

Thrilling! Every segment! Fantastic videography; soft crossfades, steady recording. Could not have been better chasing the 844 live. And the audio; perfect. The 844s whistle is haunting, and terrifying; a prehistoric beast, a T-rex perhaps. (Speaking of terrifying, we're watching something approaching one million pounds, screaming down freight tracks at, what, 60+ mph? )Glorious. Thank you for bring it to us. (subscribed)

[@LoveSongAlex]

William Victor ii

[@rxrcond4life]

And to think the single diesel in the the consist has twice the tractive effort AND dynamic brakes! Impressive machine in any fashion...

[@guidelli]

12:40 WOW!

[@georgecourey6084]

Fantastic! Awesome videios! 10 on scale of 0-10! George Courey

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Watched all 4 parts...Super high steam....l just Sub'ed...Thanks very much...l grew up with Steam....l am 78 years old now...!

[@donaldcasselman]

Nick...You do such a great job.

[@jimm3093]

Watching the Walshearz gear in operation is nothing short of fascinating, especially at these high speeds of rotation

[@Supernaut2000]

Forget all the political hype, this is what really makes America Great!

[@LFOD7491]

Fantastic! Watching those drivers is mesmerizing!

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Outstanding series!! Job incredibly well done!! 👏👏👏😎

[@MikeJensen-jt9yr]

Thank you for all of these posts and the chase you did to get the video!

[@SunriseKing-Raven]

THX very much for all amazingly beautiful vids!

[@williejones3844]

Love It, Have always had a Love for Trains, as a kid; always had model Trains.😍

[@Drock-n5l]

We need a other 4000 series

[@screenflot]

Fantastic video. Awesome locomotive.

[@abc123546879]

Love to see it opened up.!!!

[@wowitskevin]

She sure does burn cleanly after the restoration!!

[@jimm3093]

Converting them to burn fuel oil is what does it. Also, it’s more efficient and more consistent to burn than coal.

[@wowitskevin]

@@jimm3093 844 was already on oil before the last restoration

[@jimm3093]

@@wowitskevin it had to be the furnace technology then. More efficient full burn in the firebox, fuel jet spray pattern, temperature control of the burn, and precise metering of the fuel flow. I’m certain they did fuel, air, temperature calculations to determine the best curve to match the driving piston load demands and conditions. If they had some sort of computer controlled PCM with sensors retrofitted into whatever they could, that would not surprise me either. A PCM would eliminate the need of a fireman; the operator would only have to turn a knob and the PCM would gradually and incrementally adjust the Johnson bar accoringly

[@josem.p.8439]

AWESOME.....I LOVE IT !!!!

[@organbuilder272]

The entire series is wonderful. Steady, concentrated on the engine and running gear. Nice sound BUT - get a wind screen It would reduce the wind noise and make the engine sound much better. Great job of it. Good you were there. Thanks for your effort. Long Live Steam Power!!!

[@gaylenemorley916]

Oh yes i wish i could ride with 844 too i love the ghostly whistle too

[@dexterm1285]

Some amazing shots you captured.

[@elleryparsons5766]

Dumb question.how come the 4014 has a longer train than the 844?

[@mk83fkk]

I have no words to describe the terrifying feeling I've watching at this video! Americans all have to be very proud about this fantastic amazing machine! No one else could have done it better than this! BIG BOY, GOOD BOY, FANTASTIC BOY!

[@kempmt1]

Are we really bringing these steam locomotives back to service or are they just for show? I mean, they do look great and would be nice to see a caboose, again. The “big boy” 4-8-8-4 is still my favorite.

[@butch6814]

That horn has a sweet sound to it also

[@PapawsDadillacOEMplus]

Best videos ive seen train chasing. Great camera work

[@jimm3093]

What purpose do those high pitch screeching turbines perform? Are they the tender fuel pumps to force bunker oil into the firebox? How are those turbines powered? Or is that the function of the diesel locomotive? To all only as a generator to power the turbines?

[@devildog917]

I enjoyed this! Good job.

[@jandroparedesarguello7876]

Qué pinche maquinon!!!!!! Esta bien chingona 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@gregoriomeza5248]

Estas bellezas de máquinas me hacen recordar mi niñes allá en Honduras. El sonido del pito me emociona.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Machines are awesome.

[@markperry5975]

Magnificent

[@abc123546879]

They need to rebuild more of these old steam engine.!!!

[@michaeld5888]

Great bit of video. Is he running the injectors at full pelt backing down the slope at 10:44 to keep the firebox crown covered?

[@cnrailfanproductions3468]

Toot Toot All Board The Union Pacific 844 Hey thanks nick keep up the good work

[@jerrys.8926]

Pure Poetry in Motion

[@robb.675]

Great camera work. I don't know how you kept traffic noise down. With some videos you hear more of the traffic than you do the train. What happens to 844 now?

[@RicardoPerez-rz8pu]

What kind of armor does this train uses ?.

[@surajgupta-bx4un]

One of the Biggest fastest and strongest Steam Engine ❤️🔥

[@reduggan]

Thank you!

[@johnsorber3546]

GREAT FOOTAGE ! Well Done

[@tedphillips2501]

As beautiful a machine as the finest watch.

[@marknewell7355]

Is this one run on oil too like the big boy 4014 is going to be if so I don't see the issue some expressed in another video looks and sound well us in the UK love a good steam restoration we have a few American locomotives too

[@NEAFarmKid4010]

Yes, the 844 was converted to oil by the Union Pacific very early in her life, in 1945. The 4-6-6-4 Challenger No. 3985 has also been converted to burn fuel oil (in 1990). I personally think the oil conversion for the 4014 will work fine, especially since the Southern Pacific Cab Forwards burned oil and have a very similarly sized firebox.

[@filipfabian645]

Senzi. Ahoj slovakia

[@warrenc1951]

Will 844 and 4014 , will they be on the west coast for the 2019 season from San Diego Calif. to Washington State

[@NEAFarmKid4010]

I know that the 4014 will be travelling to Pomona, CA at some early point in it's excursion career, after the 150th Anniversary Celebration. You can sign up for Union Pacific's Steam Club. It's free to join and you'll get the latest and greatest news about steam excursions on the UP.

[@Dillon_Goble]

Amazing video! What's the wheezing/ high pitch whistle when it's starting up you first hear it at 1:12

[@espenkolseth9783]

I'm wondering too. Perhaps steam turbine driven generator?!

[@organbuilder272]

Yes, The high pitched scream is the steam turbine driving the dynamoes - They are DC. Like two of them.

[@Troacoli]

SO I notice the cab looks like its somewhat open. What would it be like to operate one of these over winter?

[@frederickwise5238]

Have you ever been in the cab of a steam locomotive? There is no winter behind the boiler. LOLOL (Maybe if you stick your head out the window to watch the drivers roll.)

[@Troacoli]

I have not. That's why I asked the question. But I could see what you are saying.

[@NEAFarmKid4010]

I guess what he's trying to say is, since there is a 2,000 degree oil-burning fire in there, then it stays pretty toasty. It would probably be pleasant to be inside one of these in the winter, with it being that warm in there haha. Chris.

[@bruceboatwright7488]

Nick, thanks for an excellent series. Well shot! Question, what is the slight weez or whistle every fourth chuf on start up? Or is it just me?Wonderful living breathing machine.

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

Wondering that myself!

[@zainigamings]

I love steam locomotive they my favorite train

[@locomotive6727]

Great stuff..Dave

[@derekobrien4703]

Do these beasts "shuffle" down the tracks, like our old "R' Class locos here in Victoria, Australia, used to? The "R" Class, built in the UK, were 4-6-4 locos, mechanical coal stoking, high speed passenger and goods locos.

[@EarthSkyPVideos]

AWESOME train ! ! !

[@busterqhorse4226]

I would love to see 844 come to upstate NY

[@Handorgeous]

Wow is that a caboose? I haven't seen one in a long time.

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

Yes! You still see these around, but many of them are all welded-shut**. They are not used as offices or shelter anymore, they are just something safe to ride when the engineer needs "eyes" in the back for a "shoving" move. **It is a cost-saving move, as cabooses are no longer needed for their former function. (Train crews are much smaller and safer with air brakes & radios and automatic Flashing Rear End Devices (FRED) to mark the train end and radio brake telemetry to the engineer. And there are computerized wheel inspectors trackside to estimate the health of the train.) Allowing employees inside the caboose would (by strict regulations) mean the cabooses would have to meet full, high-livability standards even if it was seldom used - very costly.

[@prakashneglur9632]

Excellent 😁

[@joaoricardoaraujogranzoto3050]

I use my imagination to drive this train, really cool, some day have drived with my friends, was so cool, i drive the Up 844, my friend the 3985, and tge other drive the Sp 4449

[@rwbnatureadventure3876]

Does that thing have twin turbski's ?

[@iosifconta8112]

super

[@cnrailfanproductions3468]

All Board The Union Pacific 844 I'm Going To be The future Engineer For Up 844 I’m 16 yrs old

[@bobjohnson205]

You got to be a 'boot licker' to get that assignment!

[@williammunro1226]

Beautiful...

[@MrLarry0001]

Great videos! I wish I had known about this. I would have loved to have seen this. I live in Morrison, so it wouldn't have been that far of a drive and would have been well worth it. Was this along Highway 85?

[@JohnDrewVoice]

By five minutes into the video, the 844 had to be traveling around 75 mph.

[@INTERNATIONAL_RDF-D]

Now if only someone would restore Texas pacific 610 It hasn't run since the 80s I believe

[@JE-ti3cz]

Maybe a visit to Australia could be on the cards ?

[@JE-ti3cz]

All 3990 kilometres....

[@elleryparsons5766]

Anyone want to Race the844 or the 4014.?

[@dhy5342]

What's the meaning of the X in the number plate (X 844)?

[@jimm3093]

Probably meaning it’s not a functional freight registered and rated unit number. Also, most of the unit numbers of retired locos are reused by newer locos that replaced them. The X allows them to use the number again but distinguish it from the current modern diesel-electric loco registered for freight duty using the same unit number.

[@justenlunger9186]

The X means extra

[@michaelhollingsworth9209]

It don't need 2 whistle it needs steam boat whistle not air horn whistle

[@barbarycoast3972]

As impressive as the Big Boy. And I'm a big fan of Big Boy

[@gabrielbarile73]

How is this locomotive called?

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

It is a "Northern" class 4-8-4 locomotive. 844 has the nickname "Living Legend."

[@gabrielbarile73]

@@brettany_renee_blatchley Thanks a lot!

[@jimm3093]

It’s called “Choo Choo”

[@Joe-po7oj]

Nice machine...but not onsessed with it.

[@cnrailfanproductions3468]

Hey nick please come to home plate

[@trevortaylor2778]

Makes me realize just how small and insignificant British steam engines are.

[@robertojuarez959]

😲😮💖🤩😍👍‼️

[@ranjitpawar9407]

क्षलमळत

[@Somethingisntright64]

49 mph @ 8:40.

[@cellogirl11rw55]

12:38 What was that, 844??? 😂🤣

[@robertwillett9204]

Lose the diesel.

[@jimm3093]

The diesel-electric is probably needed to function as an APU to power the tender fuel turbines to feed fuel oil into the firebox. X844 certainly doesn’t have an onboard generator or PTO fast enough to turn such pumps.

[@georgeio8386]

the steamer isn't doing the work the diesel is

[@jimm3093]

For breaking in, X844 must pull the full load for proper wear-in. The Diesel-electric is probably only there to feed power to the tenders to power the fuel pumps. Plus as it idles behind X844, it’s part of the breakin load weight

[@09JDCTrainMan]

The diesel is nothing more than extra weight to the steamer to pull. All the diesel did was provide dynamic braking.