Restoring Santa Fe 3751 | From park to first run

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** About this video: Here is the story of a truly momentous undertaking restoring a historic steam locomotive, and then the rebirth as Santa Fe #3751 returned to the Santa Fe mainline.
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[@adamc1966]

I lived there in the 60's and 70's and saw it in the park zillions of times. Never would have dreamed it would run again. Great job by the volunteers.

[@Railfandepot]

Yes, truly an amazing job! I understand 3751 is undergoing shopping right now - but it has to be less work than this was! :-) -DeAnn

[@rossbryan6102]

LOVED THIS!! I GOT TO CLEAN A HOT FIREBOX FLOOR AT ARGENTINE YARDS WHEN IT WAS ON THE EASTBOUND TRIP! KEEP THEM ROLLING BROTHERS!! 👍👍

[@RickyJr46]

I saw 3751 last year while riding a southbound Amtrak Surfliner from L.A. Union Station. A couple miles after departure we passed a locomotive service facility with a turntable and 3751 was on a turntable spur. The smokebox had a white tarp over it and a couple of workers were nearby. If you look at a satellite image you'll find this turntable just west of the mainline, right before it crosses E Washington Ave, and 3751 is clearly seen. Remember, southbound trains leaving L.A. Union Station actually back out, in a northerly direction, then a 180 degree right turn aims it south along the Los Angeles River's west bank. That's right, the front facing seat you enjoyed from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles will be rear facing for the ride to San Diego!

[@Railfandepot]

Thanks for the info - and thanks for watching! -DeAnn

[@davidstrawn9272]

I love seeing Southern Pacific diesels pulling 3751 out of the temporarily track!

[@Railfandepot]

Yes,those locomotives are now historic! -Tim

[@randomdude440]

Love those GP7s

[@mmandmcb14]

SP 4450 "Huff" & 4435.

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

Those diesels were themselves historic. Think about it: SD9, made in the range 1954 to 1959.

[@LIYLA876]

@@Railfandepot I know some storrys about derailments with the sp

[@DarkLink1996]

I've been lucky to see her run Multiple times and especially to see her come into Fullerton

[@Railfandepot]

Yes, 3751, and any steam locomotive, working the mainline isa joy to see. -DeAnn

[@WilliamCreator57]

I love 3751! 🚂❤️

[@Railfandepot]

It is truly one of the greats! -DeAnn

[@dannyholt105]

Thank you so much for that railside trackumentary DeAnn! The old girl is looking better than ever. I'm so glad we still have plenty of folks willing to donate time and hard work to keep history alive today. Stay safe as always! Cheers, Danny

[@Railfandepot]

Danny, thanks as always!! -DeAnn

[@awizardalso]

My real name is Michael McCluskey. I've been subscribed here for quite awhile. I've always been a fan of steam locomotives. I love the complexity of the machinery.

[@Railfandepot]

The steam locomotive is like a living, breathing machine/animal. You just can't say that about simpler machines. Thanks for watching! -DeAnn

[@Tornillosycables]

Good restoration work!!!! that steam locomotive was very good. Great video, DeAnn.

[@Railfandepot]

Yes, those volunteers did an amazing job! Thank you for the compliment - and for watching! :-) -DeAnn

[@FreihEitner]

8:52 -- I recall hearing this come through my hometown of Upland, CA around that time. With no internet back then I had no idea it would be coming through, and hearing that steam whistle wail from approx. a mile north of the tracks was absolutely amazing!

[@Railfandepot]

Imagine what it must have been like in the 1940s and 1950s...with steam whistles a common sound. Thanks for watching. -DeAnn

[@ellisjackson3355]

That whistle sounds really good

[@Railfandepot]

Nearly any steam whistle sounds good! But, you are correct - 3751 sounds particularly good. :-) Thanks for watching! -DeAnn

[@ellisjackson3355]

@@Railfandepot you're right but I don't like the chords for some whistles. I'm picky lol

[@Railfandepot]

@@ellisjackson3355 It's okay to be picky...they're your ears! 😀 -DeAnn

[@LIYLA876]

Santa fae 3751 was my 3d favorite part of my childhood next to Thomas and friends and the first southern pacific 4449

[@jefflichtsinn5510]

Informative historical info, great video footage, and DeAnn is very pleasing to the eyes as well.

[@Railfandepot]

Thank you Jeff! -DeAnn

[@greghayes3100]

What a commendable job. Those volunteers sure are dedicated and obviously love that machine, great effort indeed.

[@Railfandepot]

Yes, without these volunteers, we just would not have these wonderful machines to love and ride! Sorry for the delay in replying....there is so much to do this time of year. -DeAnn

[@southerncaliforniastuff5287]

Glad I got to see 3751 in action.

[@Adamu98]

Same, she will be back after her 15 year inspection.

[@thomasavensjr.2790]

Santa Fe engine 3751 is an impressive sight to observe in action, this locomotive was the first Santa Fe rr 4-8-4 type engine and it has significance of holding that title. I am glad that the 3751 was preserved and was eventually restored back to operating condition and now occasionally hauls excursion trains, ATSF owned an handsome & impressive fleet of 4-8-4 type locomotives and several examples have been preserved.

[@joshbarnett5210]

I’m so glad that there are great people to help get the old steam trains running again,and for special events.

[@Railfandepot]

I agree. I am not able to do that. Time and distance and kids...but I am happy there are those who can. Thank you for watching! -DeAnn

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

What a marvelous video.. DeAnn we love You God bless You

[@cjuuljohnston]

Beautiful, awesome.. what a wonderful job, the men worked so hard..

[@Railfandepot]

Yes, that can be a hard - and potentially dangerous - job! -DeAnn

[@jameswatson5304]

Thank you for showing the video of my favorite steam locomotive. Keep those videos coming. Perfect 10!!!!

[@Railfandepot]

Thank you! We have more steam - and more 3751 - on the way. Thanks for watching! -DeAnn

[@FordMuztang]

That was gorgeous!

[@Railfandepot]

Thanks for watching! -DeAnn

[@kurtdietrich5421]

Just beautiful!

[@Railfandepot]

Thank you for watching! -DeAnn

[@scdevon]

Just beautiful. The trains aren't bad either !

[@adamsmithhammons7546]

Wow I like seeing old steam engines come back to life like that thanks guys that's pretty cool keep up the good work

[@AMPProductionsVideo]

Great video, nice to see the Southern pacific SD9 too

[@Railfandepot]

Yes, the SP SD9's are a wonderful "extra"catch. -DeAnn

[@judisweetenburg8128]

nice train, good history

[@insomniac2233]

I always enjoy a good comeback story! Especially steam. Interesting about the detail in the restoration. Some serious drivers on that engine. Makes me wonder about T&P 610,also an oil burner. Thanks for posting!!!

[@Railfandepot]

Thank you for watching!! -DeAnn

[@johnc2109]

So cool

[@fernandosepulveda5330]

Que hermosa locomotora. Que gran trabajo de restauracion!!! Un saludo desde Santiago de Chile.

[@Railfandepot]

Hola Fernando de Santiago, gracias por vernos con nosotros. Estoy de acuerdo, los voluntarios hicieron un gran trabajo restaurando esta locomotora. -DeAnn

[@theoldbayrailfan]

Wow

[@DarkLink1996]

She's a beauty. We've caught her entering Fullerton for RR days

[@Railfandepot]

Catching 3751, indeed any steam locomotive on a mainline run, is a *great* catch. -DeAnn

[@Railfandepot]

Thank you for watching! -DeAnn

[@clydecessna737]

Exquisite.

[@Railfandepot]

A steam locomotive fired up is almost alive. It is indeed exquisite. Thank you for watching! -DeAnn

[@TalasEclipseStudio]

I got to se the 3751 up close during it's restoration 2 years ago, I have pictures of it on my insta

[@RenoRailfan]

Love the content.

[@Railfandepot]

Thank you for watching! We appreciate it. -DeAnn

[@anthonyvillarreal323]

the video was very interesting and also restoring the cab

[@Railfandepot]

I agree. They put a lot of research into restoring the cab. Thanks for watching! -DeAnn

[@Ian-qs3fz]

8:46 looks similar to an event that occurred recently ;)

[@Railfandepot]

Indeed, but 4014 is a tad bit larger. 😃 -DeAnn

[@erincahill4414]

good quality

[@Railfandepot]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching!! -DeAnn

[@jonathanaina7754]

Was it Steve Larro who did the narrating cuz it sounds like one of K&L Trainz's narrators for their train promos

[@Railfandepot]

The narrator here is the original Pentrex narrator Dave Drui. He has such a great voice. Thank you for watching! -DeAnn

[@Adamu98]

I seen it a few times out at the station in San Bernardino for rail days with the band I volunteer for. When she blows her whistle it drowns out the band.

[@Railfandepot]

Yep, those whistles are LOUD! 🚂 -DeAnn

[@asbmp]

wow! Where can if actually get a real section of a railroad track? I would like to have at least one section of track at my house. Do you know if they are expensive to buy? Do you know if the steam engine are normally on neutral which means it can be moved freely manually? I remember riding on the Durango and Silverton NGRR and they usually let the steam locomotive ride down hill on neutral to conserve coal and water.

[@Railfandepot]

I don't know for sure, but I would have to think the railroad makes their own "sectional track". -Tim

[@asbmp]

@@Railfandepot do you guys ever show model railroad or garden railways

[@Railfandepot]

@@asbmp We have not....yet. We do have some footage of both garden and indoor model railways. We'll see if we can get to those! :-) Tim

[@barrycarlisle4511]

Have a 12" section of cut rail and I can barely pick it up.

[@pennsylvania_steam7093]

Hello This is a really cool video

[@Railfandepot]

Thanks for watching. Yep, steam is always cool! -DeAnn

[@donromay6861]

Hi DeAnn I Love your Show Do you have more about the Big Boy

[@Railfandepot]

Don, thank you for the compliment. (Sorry for the delay in responding) We have a couple on the Big Boy. See the links below. Thanks so much for watching! -DeAnn kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpWYiJV6etVkjM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIbIamOmiKyIj68

[@jacksalvin364]

1986-1991.

[@danielwalton4563]

Which Will be Percy Takes The plunge, & Other Stories!

[@elleryparsons5766]

How Many Steam Engines are still Being Worked on or Being Rebuilt?

[@Railfandepot]

Steam engines that burn coal or oil and still active are quite a few. Maybe 100 in the USA? Probably more? Start your journey on that topic here: steamlocomotive.com/

[@danielunger9340]

That's ma dream job ta own n operate a steam train engine n have a passenger steam train service n run some local freight here n there

[@Railfandepot]

That would truly be awesome! Thanks for watching. -DeAnn

[@danielwalton4563]

into a Great Big Fire! 4 The Hunt of The New 6th add on title!

[@JungleYT]

*Could somebody tell me which steam locomotive I saw as a teen in the mid-1970s sitting at a shop in Los Angeles near Union Station? I was on my way to San Diego...*

[@Railfandepot]

It would not have been 3751, so I do not know what steamer it could have been. -Tim

[@JungleYT]

@@Railfandepot Well, I'll keep some feelers out... Maybe contact a Santa Fe historical department or something? It was a big one and quite visible at shop from the tracks as the San Diegan went by...

[@logtrainzipftt5549]

I love that train

[@Railfandepot]

She is a looker, isn't she? 3751 is one of the pioneers of local steam restoration efforts. I hope she gets running soon (3751 is being overhauled right now). -DeAnn

[@logtrainzipftt5549]

Yup she is a beautiful train

[@danielwalton4563]

so The New! 6th! add on Title B Percy Takes The plunge, & Other Stories!

[@williammeszaros1671]

Nice santa Fe Hudson not many hudsons around

[@waynecipperly6962]

A Hudson is a 4-6-4. This engine is a Northern 4-8-4.

[@cjuuljohnston]

So interesting.. she's alive, alive 💥👀..

[@Railfandepot]

Alive and breathing...FIRE! :-) Thanks so much for watching. :-) -DeAnn

[@natharmchaudhary3216]

Hell ok 💃🙏🌹🥀👍👍

[@adamsmithhammons7546]

there's a steam engine in Lawton Oklahoma at the great plains museum that was a vice presidential locomotive that hold the vice president around the United States at Frisco unit that I would love to see restored

[@Railfandepot]

Yes, I believe that is Frisco 1526. 1526 is a sister to 1522 which operated for 20 year until aout 2002. 1522 is now at the Museum of Transportation in St. Louis. -Tim

[@adamsmithhammons7546]

@@Railfandepot 1526 she's a beautiful locomotive

[@adamsmithhammons7546]

What happened to Sunday morning coffee and train's

[@adamsmithhammons7546]

LOL!!!!!!

[@adamsmithhammons7546]

Have a good day my fellow train fans

[@rudycarlson8245]

Do you know what is going on with 3751 now?

[@Railfandepot]

We've heard that it is undergoing its 15 year FRA maintenance...but that the pandemic has brought work to a halt. I hope it gets going soon! -DeAnn

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@Railfandepot Thanks he was hoping she comes back soon!

[@DarkLink1996]

@@rudycarlson8245 Santa Fe 3751 is back in service again. It's currently on display in Fullerton, Ca at the Fullerton Train Station for a special event held by Operation Lifesaver

[@cjuuljohnston]

👍💪

[@Railfandepot]

🚂🚂🚂

[@alexthesouthernpacificmt4879]

Is this ols

[@Railfandepot]

You'll need to be more specific.... OLS is...?

[@NickelPlateDave]

I really don’t care for the interruptions

[@Railfandepot]

The interruptions are often the only way to add information and context to a video. Remember, we are not able to show the entire program and so some info is left out. And many people appreciate the extra information. Thank you for watching. -DeAnn