Onboard Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014

[@1roanstephen]

Thank you for bringing this beast back from the grave. When I was young these and others still roamed the rails and I would fall asleep in Colorado listening the moans of the whistles and the chuffing of the steam exhaust. It is a sound that is sorely missed.

[@kentonkloos3490]

Its been running for over 5 years, and it still seems like a dream that came true, an answer to every railfans' prayers. In the early 1960s ( I was a preschooler)my grandpa would take me to the STL Transportation Museum near their home. I climbed around on the 4006, wishing I could have seen it run , or run once again. I did help with the restoration of Frisco 1522 there in 1988. But O what joy when in 2013 , when I heard about 4014!! Best time of my life, chasing it across its home state of Wyoming in 2019 on the The Great Race to Ogden. If you were there, maybe you remember a guy chasing on a black Honda Goldwing motorcycle...that was me! Thanx for the jizztastic vid, I subscribed.

[@sunking2001]

Fantastic video! I saw Big Boy in Roseville Calif. and there were thousands who saw it for the 2 1/2 days it was here. It is heartwarming so many Americans go out of their way to see this magnificent piece of American history. Nationwide...it has such a strong following.

[@Allen-is7ul]

What a thrill. Thanks for taking us along👍🏻

[@KoryAnderson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@russcottrill7106]

For some reason this video made me. Realize the shear scale of this engine it's really a beast, absolutely huge! Also saw they must have figured out the positive train control issue last time it made a tour they had a modern engine behind the tenders for back up Incase of mechanical issues and it took care of the positive train control duties. Would love to ride along, btw whistle work was classic!

[@deantrainr]

WOW! What I wouldn’t give to have the shear pleasure of not only meeting and chatting with the 4014 crew but to ride in the cab of that legendary 4000 class locomotive!👏🏻👏🏻

[@az80311]

What a pleasure you had to actually be right in the cab while moving. I was impressed just to be watching the video close up inside the cab. What an engine this is.

[@juliemunson]

I was lucky enough to be in Wells, NV when the Big Boy roller through town! It was so exciting to see it!!! ❤❤❤

[@nancyhuebner9283]

Love it my grandfather was a fireman on one of the big engines

[@wknoxfarms]

Man what an experience, cant say im not a bit jealous. Always loved these big locomotive and always been a dream to sit along in one

[@angieh3990]

I love this train!!! Thank you so much for sharing this up close and personal view of Big Boy 4014! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

[@scottprather5645]

Wow super mega cool! What a beautiful vintage machine. Can see why operators were called engineers back in the day. Thanks for the ride bro 👍

[@hozzerman]

Jealous to the point of hatred. Oh my goodness. What an experience. You lucky human. Thanks for sharing.

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

What an awesome video!! You guys are truly “The Dudes” of big steam, can’t wait for the 150 // 4014 meetup video someday. 🔥 Cheers Kory, great work as always!!

[@vettebecker1]

This would be an absolute dream, to get a cab ride in 4014!!! We are traveling from Charlotte NC to St Louis September 12th just to see her in person!!

[@deercreekmechanical]

How awesome would it be to get a photo shoot with the 150 and 4014 together. That’d be timeless

[@KoryAnderson]

It’s on Ed and I’s goal list to make happen!

[@SuePrindiville]

I love you all unconditionally, even though U.P. 844 IS ," MY" locomotive! You are a MAJOR PLAYER in the spine of THIS COUNTRY ❤. SuZhan

[@3900Class]

Welcome to the club! 😎 I got to ride with them on the 844 when I was in high school. Pretty awesome experience!

[@AndrewPietrykowski-o3e]

I wish I could too

[@patricknoveski6409]

In 1987, I was at the Pamona fairgrounds. As I wondered around that huge place, to my surprise, I came upon a R.R. garden with various steam engines & even a few Deisels on static display. I was in shock ! Among these beauties was the 4014. Massive power. Imagine my surprise when I watched on TV as they laid track to free her again. Glad U.P. has the funds and smarts to know what Americans like.

[@gentlegiants1974]

I'm a draft horse guy, but always appreciated steam. The interplay between horses and steam during the steam era was a synergistic one. Steam created a tremendous demand for horses and horsemen, ironically enough. It was not until the advent of the internal combustion engine that real horsepower for transportation and agriculture began to wane and fade...along with steam. I'm grateful for those who preserve and create older technology.

[@PatriciaGuth-i3v]

Loved this video! ❤

[@joeywinchesteryt]

What a beauty! All time dream to be in that cabin & ride along.

[@brendachase7553]

What a beautiful ride! I would LOVE to see it!!!❤

[@lauraphillips3735]

My son was a big BIG BOY FAN. He drove the trains at six flags, which was a steam engine. Always followed you guys. He suddenly passed away in January 2024. This video humbled my Heart, as he Loved this Beautiful Piece of Machinery. Thanks for the video

[@alfonsinho74]

God bless you Sir. I hope God will give you His peace.

[@narayanathota4318]

RIP . Death is universal and enviable. But it is all the more sad when a younger member of a family predeceases older ones May the Lord be with you in this difficult time. By the way, how old was he ?

[@lauraphillips3735]

@@narayanathota4318 Thank you

[@DiamondKrusher]

I'm very much sorry for your loss. May god bless you and your son.

[@lauraphillips3735]

@@DiamondKrusher Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Loulovesspeed]

1,200,000 pounds of American made locomotion power!! Awesome is such an overused and abused word these days, but one look at and listen to this formidable beast on rails will clarify the true meaning of the word. Roll on Big Boy!

[@JanisBruha-cz1ie]

I absolutely love the BigBoy 4014. Have to admit the whistle makes me feel sad, at times. Saw 4014 when it stopped in Illinois and hen running in all his glory down the tracks on the way to St. Louis. Hope I get to see 4014 again.

[@charlesshampine9012]

That's what I love most about Big Boy 4014, there is always a modern diesel electric locomotive pushing/pulling from behind.

[@RamliMarpaung-m9y]

Saya senang menonton video ini, karena saya belum pernah melihat secara langsung kereta seperti ini. Pernah sekali naik kereta api di negara saya Indonesia, dari Kisaran menuju Medan Sumatera Utara, sekitar tahun 2000 an.asik juga ya, terimakasih 👍.

[@davidvaughn7752]

Thank you so much for this! Just wow - 🤩🤩🤩 What a gorgeous machine! It seems like it's actually a living being.

[@steamgasandrust6628]

Every steam enthusiasts dream...

[@macb.43]

What an incredible contraption ❤

[@henryvanveen5365]

It is fascinating the sheer energy of water and fire harnessed in that machine and able to pull several thousand tons of rolling stock.

[@brandonconnelly6798]

Not thousands but millions

[@barbarabrown3219]

Think of what it took to put this magnificent big boy together & actually make it move! Astounding! I hope 4014 rolls on for a long time to come!

[@DirtDiver-q6j]

How awesome ! BB is expected to come through town here in a few hours - looking forward to it !

[@suesmith3744]

Thank you , really enjoyed this and I’m SO envious 😂

[@trampster7306]

Great video Kory. Thanks for the upload.

[@heckingaxle6618]

Ain't she a beauty to behold? Man I've seen this massive Locomotive in Victorville back in 2019, I have a model kit I put together and trying to get decals for it to be 4014. Its on a unfinished Diorama that I would love to have Ed sign off on once complete.

[@Karstn-db5iq]

I love big boy 4014

[@helmutsandner6964]

Fantastic video. Very interesting and informative.

[@annemarieelizabethrosevolo4366]

Living, ongoing, American history.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sandiameen8812]

All the grandiose marvel of steam population and Ed uses coming as easy as a binder clip on his collar! I see this girl in Big Sandy

[@quintinivey9359]

20th century muscle, 21st century tech.

[@wanaberanch]

Great video, thanks !!

[@ragelorenz2776]

This monster needs to be cloned!!! I've had at least 12 train sets growing up. Wish I had this one

[@TrainMedia00]

I have to see 4014 for myself, lm looking forward see him roaming on the line.

[@donaldwayne4219]

That thing is a Beast, great to watch.

[@bojimbooth]

I sure wish 4014 could come through southern Oregon. Maybe even Klamath falls.

[@ColtonAaron-g2k]

I dream to ride that

[@salildhawan954]

I am very much nostalgic with its rethemic sound.

[@turkey0165]

I wish UP would restore another of the three Big Boy locomotives and make up a double header train and leave the diesel electric home in the yard ! Great Publicity Union Pacific.!

[@sosayweall1952]

The diesel is for electric. Possibly modern breaks. nothing else

[@brucenadams1]

Since you had an opportunity to ride along with the 4014 crew, I have a question. Since 4014 now burns fuel oil rather than coal, is the engine auto fired or does the fireman still have control over the burn rate? Great video. I loved the cab. Decades old technology and an iPad next to the engineer's right arm.

[@KoryAnderson]

Yes, the fireman is still very busy maintaining fire with oil injection, as well as water and steam pressure. He is making adjustments every 30-40 seconds. The pressure never varied but a few pounds from 300 psi all day. They are professionals for sure!

[@brucenadams1]

@@KoryAnderson Thanks for the answer. I thought it would have been more automated, but how much fun would that be.

[@russcottrill7106]

I did see they have added some electronics in the he cab, I think the electronics are mostly safety and communications is that correct? Also the whole engine the cab (which is bigger than my 1st. Apartment) appeared very clean and well maintained, shows the love those folks have for that big beautiful hunk of iron!! Keep it running, hope they have some apprentices learning to care for her if Future years.

[@jorgecontreras7631]

Muy buen video 😃👍

[@doherty2jz845]

this is awesome.

[@jjseibert]

Awesome video

[@Dieselfueledwork]

Thats one tough PTC panel!

[@WOODBARRELBOB]

I was waiting and hoping for this vid

[@kathyschauer2114]

How fun is that???

[@josephspadavecchia9265]

That’s awesome the cab views obvessly amazing but I would really like to know what it’s like inside the passenger cars the engines pulling those yellow union Pacific cars

[@bcbloc02]

I hate to say it Kory but I think the Big Boy sounds stronger than the 150. :-0

[@KoryAnderson]

Haha, it is certainly a beast!

[@bobkohl6779]

Used to look at it sitting at Pomona wondering if it waa going to rot

[@АлександрТимофеев-и1я]

It is wonderful

[@shyfarmboya]

As an amateur. I would guess your case 150 would have more tractive force to horsepower weight ratio than the big boy. But probably wrong. Such an awesome video.

[@rickgray5731]

Thanks for a great video! Where does Bigboy get oil, grease & water from along the 150-mile journey? How much oil is used for a 150-mile trip? Does the Big boy pull the whole load, or does the Deisel help with the load? What kind of fuel mileage does it get, and what does it cost to maintain?

[@kindnuguz]

I knew I recognized the surroundings and train. I will say I think it was a huge mistake ripping out all the tracks across America and using trucks on the road. Maybe this is because of the train companies but heading into the future trains could easily play an automatic role for delivery of goods but after ripping out so many tracks I don't know if it would work anymore

[@GEVOlutionCPKC]

Another breaking it friend awesome video 🚂🔥🔝💯🫵🏼✔️

[@richardwarner746]

Talk about a plumbers nightmare! And those guys must get ROASTED by the heat pouring off of that thing! And it's pretty amazing to realize that machines like that helped America win World War II!

[@garykeenan3724]

Damn that’s cool old iron just keeps rolling on

[@kevinbreaker2683]

4014🚂👍✨️✨️

[@shyfarmboya]

So who reached out to whom for this video?

[@Владимир-р4л8ы]

Машина времени 🎉

[@johnandrews1025]

I hope I get to see it in Boone.

[@oldSawyer]

So how do they Re-Route the Exhaust when the Stack Is Covered while Going Through Tunnels ? Does it have Vents in the bottom or Sides of the Smokebox ?

[@kevincssmith]

A real train !!!!

[@Runningtherace51]

I think this is going to be in Rochelle IL on September 8th.

[@joegoodson1403]

Mcneil Arkansas welcomes the BIG BOY Locomotive. Yall come see. Camden, Mcneil and waldo. Praying for a safe journey. Peace

[@davidholt1588]

America at its best

[@TokyoNightGirlLofi]

Nice!!👍💗

[@Luka.1995]

It is still in use today in freight transport. I thought it was no longer in service?😮

[@DS-bi3fz]

Have any of the zillions of gauges and dials in ghe cab been removed?

[@Kamar-un9]

Jamswatt is the great. He is discovery of steam engine.

[@althunder4269]

It needs a front camera so they can see where they are going.

[@samuelh5567]

How much does it cost to ride in the cab?

[@gerhardpopl2234]

Hab zwar kein Wort verstanden, aber tolless Vid...

[@ChargerusPrime]

Okay.. im not entirely sure how to react to this. You've done what we all WISH and long to have done and do. Have to ask you, what was it like and how did it feel?

[@mjh7577]

Would be cool to ride up front…..would be even cooler if it still burned coal! Just went to see it come through a nearby rural town…..Wow!

[@TobyFoley888]

Omaha is ready for you!!

[@rondavis2791]

How much oil does it consume in an hour?

[@KoryAnderson]

Around 20-25 gallons per mile

[@Николай-е5ч9д]

удивительно как чисто в кабине

[@SternenruferinPatchouli1]

this must be the best Job in the world: driving Big Boy 4014

[@troyrocha7244]

It stops every 40 miles?????

[@johndoe-uf9pu]

Why is there a diesel electric in the line?

[@voidjavelin23]

dynamic brake support

[@johndoe-uf9pu]

Trump should be on that train

[@omerakkus8384]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@isaiahreed8939]

😮😊❤

[@Andrax999]

these things weight like 600 tons no? yikes

[@FelizSalvador-q5c]

Hola de Vapor Solo Conosco Calderas y Torvinas movidas Por Vapor Ok

[@hafizhussainahmed8708]

❤❤❤ پاکستان زندہ باد ❤❤❤

[@syedriazhussainshah7889]

As if its teally breathing... Wow..

[@ravinkumar6683]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏🇮🇳

[@richardwarner746]

Too bad shes too tall to visit New York State rails....

[@MikhailSh-kn8xp]

Не хватает стук колёс

[@MartinStephan-u1y]

😅Mein Gott, was für eine Lok und was für eine technische Meisterleistung. Und wenn Trump mal auf den Schienen steht, bitte nicht bremsen.🤪