Roll On Big Boy

Another original steam engine song by Nebraska 66. This one is about Union Pacific’s venerable Big Boy steam locomotive. In particular, the song focuses on UP’s newly operational Big Boy 4014. As many of you know, Big Boy 4014 has created quite a stir these last few years in light of her full restoration and return to operation. The song serves up healthy servings of Big Boy history topped off with generous portions of steam era nostalgia. We like to think listening to the song will be about as close as you can get to riding in Big Boy herself as she rolls up the Wasatch Mountain Range but you’ll have to be the judge. Enjoy!
Credits:
Deepest appreciation to Mile High Drone Services, Broomfield, CO for their stunning footage. More great Big Boy and other steam locomotive footage is available on their KZbin channel at: / vintageslots
Special thanks to the_Central_Texas_Railfan. Fantastic rail crossing and other rail footage is available on their KZbin channel at:
/ thecentraltexasrailfan
Lyrics:
“Roll On Big Boy”
By Nebraska 66
© 2021 Phil Brey (All Rights Reserved)
Verse 1:
A legend from the past,
Is born again at last,
To rumble over mountains and the plains
From the golden age of steam,
An engine seldom seen,
By those who never lived in bygone days
Verse 2:
Big Boy was her name,
And went on to railroad fame,
As the largest engine on the UP line
The last of all her class,
She survives from out the past,
To show the power of steam in modern times
Chorus:
Roll on Big Boy, Roll on Big Boy, Rumblin’ across the northern plains,
Roll on Big Boy, Roll on Big Boy, Climbing up the Wasatch mountain range
Verse 3
In 1959,
They took her off the line,
And wrote her off as progress for the times
No dry eye could be found,
In jungles or in towns,
Where once Big Boy had rolled when in her prime
Verse 4
From the junkyards of the past,
4014 is the last,
To carry on the legacy of steam
At 4, 8, 8 and 4,
And a part of railroad lore,
She roars from out the past like some lost dream
Chorus (different from 1st chorus)
Roll on Big Boy, Roll on Big Boy, Rumblin’ across the northern plains,
Roll on Big Boy, Roll on Big Boy, Climbing up the Wasatch mountain range
Roll on, Big Boy Roll On
Roll On, Big Boy Roll On
Spoken:
Roll on, Big Boy, Roll On

[@Nebraska66]

Unfortunately, it is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Phil Brey. Some of you already know that he and I started the Nebraska 66 recording project to record his many compositions. He wrote all of the songs we released, including the perennial favorite Roll on Big Boy. He also provided crucial input on our music and video productions. Thanks to all for your messages of condolence and continuing support.

[@ZackBrooks-c8q]

Can you add some more trains songs?

[@TheRedHeadedRailfan]

RIP Phil, he came up with great lyrics for this song, I make sure to listen to this song on the way to school every day. Again, RIP Phil, you will not be forgotten.

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

NO... Are you serious right now?😪

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!🤧 And I was gonna take a hiking trip on saturday making a video for your song 'Roots and rocks'. I'll dedicate it to Phil.✌🙏 (Hug)

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

Will his compositions in work be saved over to the future? They were mostly great.🥲😔

[@northernhousetv3327]

I had a friend that once rode a Big Boy up the Wasach Mountains and he asked to the engineer: "Where's the big hill that slows down the train" and the engineer just replied: "We're already on it". The Big Boy is an amazing train with so much power. Thanks for making the song!

[@Nebraska66]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for sharing that Big Boy experience from your friend and for commenting.

[@midnightproductions7]

​@@Nebraska66Um how much are tickets to ride the train? And be in the cab?

[@griffinwiegert6827]

@@midnightproductions7VERY expensive. Union Pacific did a raffle about a month ago and after the first day the bid was already up to over 25 thousand dollars

[@Packguardian_gacha8684]

Dude that’s awesome

[@mikeadams7062]

Thats nice

[@ariadniestavros9471]

My 5 year old son who is a train lover found this video and song and was singing it over and over agian. I was like what is a big boy? 48 hours later was drove to Scranton PA. to see 4012 at the Steamway Museum OMG is is HUGE. I love this song and my 5 year old sings it non stop.

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you to you and your son for your support! We greatly appreciate it! Sorry my response to you is a little late. I saw Big Boy 4014 last August in Nebraska and the experience is unforgettable. A massive, awe-inspiring piece of machinery rumbling down the tracks spitting vapor and steam and shaking the ground as she passed by. A few days before this, I saw Big Boy 4023 in Omaha which is on display in a park. Thanks again! Roll On!

[@olentangyriver1191]

❤❤❤ your a awesome mom

[@CSX110]

Your son is a railfan (railfan means "train lover")

[@Kai-643]

That thing is MASSIVE

[@JoshLilly-rz1cy]

Hi im josh and i just wanted to say im glad that 4014 has returned after all of these years after such a long deep peaceful sleep glad to see a beautiful beast of a machine thundering down the track once again dispite the dought of many who thought she would never return long live old 4014 and all of her magnificent glory

[@Nebraska66]

Well said! Thank you! Yes, long live 4014 and all her magnificent glory!

[@infaredxkingz8786]

Old.... girl...... hey, HEY!! DO YOU LIKE FEMINISM???

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

I can’t stop listening. This is epic.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for your kind comment and for watching! We greatly appreciate it!

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

@@Nebraska66 I love steam trains, there’s something awe inspiring about watching these impressive feats of human engineering run.

[@Nebraska66]

@@Real_Moon-Moon Absolutely!

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

@@Nebraska66 Sorry about the duplicated post, my service is awful, and it gave me an error, so I hit send again. KZbin is weird.

[@Nebraska66]

@@Real_Moon-Moon No problem!

[@TheAtlantaRailfan]

The fact the UP managed to get a big boy running again, a feat no railfan ever thought would be possible and put her on tour, is incredible, the Big Boys are the biggest steam locomotives ever built and 4014 is the most powerful operating steam locomotive in the world, and I'm proud that the U.S and the Union Pacific can lay claim to that title.

[@Nebraska66]

I’m very proud as well for the U.S. and UP! 🇺🇸

[@wills_corner]

Ok, not to be WELL ACHTULEE, but the C&O Allegheny has the largest boiler of any steam locomotive, which trchnically makes her bigger. But Big Boy beats her in literally every other way, so understandably Big Boy is more popular, and since she can pull more and she has more wheels, she's in steam, etc

[@TheAtlantaRailfan]

@@familyrotter9065 the speed award would actually probably go to Union Pacific 844 with a know top speed of 120 mph, and many people believe that it can go faster, N&W 611 also is a contender with a top speed of at least 110

[@torquetrain8963]

@@wills_corner Virginian 2-10-10-2 AE class built by Alco in the mid 19 teens had the largest boiler of any locomotive in the world 10 ft diameter, as well as the most tractive effort at 176,600 lbs and largest cylinders at 48 inches diameter. The locomotive weighed less than either Big Boy or Allegheny at 684,000 lbs without tender.(778,000 lbs no tender Allegheny, 772,000 lbs no tender Big Boy. AE Class was the strongest successful steam locomotive ever built. Triplexes can claim higher T.E. , but never were successful. Alco built the AE class, as well as the Big Boy. Lima , Ohio built the Allegheny. Steam locomotives are still relevant today, as they have direct mechanical drive unlike complicated diesel electrics. The oil mafia and car barons are to blame for the steam locomotive's demise. Steam has a wider variety of useable fuels than does diesel or internal combustion. Steam also can overcome past inefficiencies with modern updated gas fireboxes, condensing tender apparatuses, etc. Argentina De Porta designed a 2-12-12-0 that almost came into existence, during the 70s oil crises. Steam with its direct drive is nothing whimsical of the past. It is relevant and superior. My dream is to see car centricism completely destroyed in North America and status symbol diesel pickups melted at the smelter and use the material to build new steam locomotives. The engines of the past were built to last. Let's blast the car centric idiocy fast. Trains rule. These great locomotives arent just a spectacle tourist attraction. They are serious machines built for serious heavy work. The anger I have for seeing them have short lives is indescribable. My hatred of modern society is unfathomable. Steam will return with avengance. I am the embodiment of psycho steam. Steam never dies. Cast Iron torque will revenge. I have an immense hatred for car centricism, cars and trucks, car culture, airplanes and disgustingly built American car centric cities. I hate airplanes too. Ships, trains, bicycles are the only transportation needed .Cars and trucks are pests to be eliminated. Air travel, especially overseas, although faster than ships is like a sardine can hurled at high speeds in a completely uncivilized manner. Highway travel is deadly. The whistle of these great articulated restored locomotives is a calling back to sanity in an insane world. Heed the call. Let's build steam locomotives once again and forever. Calling all blacksmiths, and engineers. Make a a better world. There is a reason people stop and marvel at steam locomotives and ignore diesels and cars and planes. There is something spiritual about steam locomotives. Water is the essence of life.

[@wills_corner]

@@torquetrain8963 huh. The more you know

[@TheDutchRanger]

The rhythmic behavior of the drivingbars in these great cinematic shots along with the music is just perfect

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@Tivis7]

From myself and everyone who hasn't been able to see him running in person yet, Thank you.

[@RakRescue]

Steam engines have always had a soft spot in my heart. I don't know why but they always have.

[@Nebraska66]

Me too!

[@DroidzandBrix]

Big boy recently proved steam is still powerful. For those who didn’t hear, in late June of 2023, big boy 4014 pushed a stalled freight train while carrying its own train. The total amount of cars it carried was more than 150!

[@Nebraska66]

I read about that and it made me very happy that Big Boy was used in actual operations again. Thanks for commenting! Roll on!

[@cristymendrez1740]

@@Nebraska66Long Live The Big Boys! (If They Managed To Restore More Big Boys)

[@michaelbujaki2462]

@@cristymendrez1740 As a railfan it would be nice to see all of the big boys restored. As an environmentalist I'd rather we just stick to one.

[@Kaizer617]

​@@michaelbujaki2462I'm with you on that. The Big Boy is a marvel of the railway, but we do need to keep moving forward with more environmentally friendly vehicles, trains included.

[@BlakeAndrewJackson-ow3ee]

​@Nebraska66 it was the town I go to school in

[@matth1851]

Many legends out there are already gone. Titanic,SS Edmund Fitzgerald, we’re so lucky to have 4014 big boy. The video and the music with it,if that isn’t legendary then you don’t know what a legend is. Thank you for this video.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks sir! We appreciate it!

[@aplane9625]

Don’t forget the AN225

[@hungcentury]

@@aplane9625dont forget 747 as well

[@infaredxkingz8786]

But we lost gender 5 years ago when biggie was getting ran back up

[@Gordon-oy4do]

Don't forget the city ot turo also flying Scotsman and the Mallard

[@DenaDeniseRush]

@Nebraska 66 , my dad was a chef on the UPRR from 1941-1977. Portland Rose Run a lot of that time. I was born after the Big Boy was retired but I heard about it growing up. And listening to this song gave me goosebumps. Dad has been gone for 20 years now. But I could swear Dad was right there listening to “Roll on Big Boy” with me today. 😇 Thank you. 🚂 👨‍🍳♥️

[@Nebraska66]

It’s an honor. Thanks so much! What a career your father had on the UPRR. God rest his soul.

[@joanmcclellan9236]

If he was still alive I bet he would love this song

[@karleeng1]

Yes yes he would

[@rickyandersson5203]

My dad was working on the railway in Sweden before the second world war and he told me many stories about how it was, after that he went to be a sailor and he work on boats that traffic New York mostly, but others to, looking for mines in the water, one time he was taken buy the Nazis in Denmark because he shout to some officers of Germany they are murderers and he was arrested but the skipper later get him free. If he hasent i was not going to be born. I use to tell his stories nowadays to my children how life was a long time ago and they are listening and understanding some but cant imaging ewerything. I was also working in Bowling Green Kentucky for a long time ago and many ask me if i were German but when i say no i am not sir i am from Sweden they use to take care, acted friendly to me so i learn to love the american people and maybey i can go back there soon. Please excuse my english because it´s my second langluage...?

[@Peterbilt379-t95]

I wonder if big boy have a family

[@KiwiCan]

It is not often a song causes goosebumps when you listen to it, but you did it. Powerful music and great video. I am going to wear out KZbin listening to this.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! So happy you like it!

[@juliancabrera555]

Agreed this is awesome

[@utahcoasterenthusiasts]

I agree!

[@error10571]

same have this on loop while im working on trainz

[@FNAF_GUY-nn7te]

Yea it almost made me cri :’,) But I’m a happy cri

[@igorkoshurnikov]

The most beautiful song that can be dedicated to a steam locomotive! My 2 year son loves this sound! We sing it all day! No questions about America's best engineers!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! It’s hard to express how much we appreciate your support!

[@DivDex-j4g]

Sad to hear of your father's passing. He certainly wrote a stirring song in recognition of this fine locomotive - from Australia

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for your kind words! Much appreciated!🇦🇺

[@МихаилЖуков-ц3л]

Warming heart 💗 Cool song, coolest locomotive. Best wishes from Novosibirsk. Siberia. Russia.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate your comment and support! Greetings to Novosibirsk! I googled this city to read about it. It looks like a very interesting city.

[@МихаилЖуков-ц3л]

@@Nebraska66 I like that people remember the legends of the past

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

Roll on steamers, thanks UP for your continuing steam program, just saw 4414 thru St. Louis area. Love it!!!!

[@Nebraska66]

Glad you could see Big Boy! A great experience!

[@infaredxkingz8786]

Fix that Grammer, it's 4014

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

@@infaredxkingz8786 I know exactly the number, didn't have my glasses on! Lol

[@NickValdezRRPhotography]

It's been a long time since I've had a railroad song send chills down my spine. Fantastic work!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks, we appreciate that! So happy you like it!

[@harrybabb1769]

Ikr

[@a4unionofsouthafrica665]

I LOVED IT SO MUCH EXALENT WORK

[@Grizzly1506]

so im not the only one? nice

[@Nebraska66]

@@a4unionofsouthafrica665 Thank you very much! We appreciate it!

[@kerorogunso961]

My great grandpa operated 4014 back in her glory days, so it was so amazing to see this piece of railroad and family history brought back to life

[@infaredxkingz8786]

But why can't you call him a boy when he has the word boy in his name?

[@fpfgames5204]

R.I.P Phil i absolutely love this song and believe it or not i am a train maker in a game called Brick Rigs and i started making trains because of the inspiration on this video! Now i have made about 20 trains that many people love and use in their own servers so thanks you Both for making this music that started my Train-Making Empire!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for your words of condolence. I appreciate it.🙏

[@BarryH1701]

An awesome song about an awesome piece of American history. The head-on shot of the 4014 coming through a cloud of steam at 1:42 is fantastic!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! So happy you like the song and footage. We appreciate the support.

[@shelly2599]

Just went by my place safe travels much🇱🇷♥️ love the sound of that horn 🇱🇷🛤️ nice video as always 👍much💙 business as usual stay safe gentlemen 🛤️🎸💯

[@Nebraska66]

@@shelly2599 Thank you!

[@Inkling777]

Yes, perhaps that could be turned into poster and used for fund-raising... and a t-shirt too.

[@ReneeJ0912]

Meanwhile the ATSF 3000 2-10-10-2

[@southerntransconYT]

Who ever Disliked Yall are not In the Spirit of this Top Steam! Roll On Big Boy Forever

[@zippingcruises7712]

Your %110 correct

[@texasandpacific610]

Agreed. Nothing can compare

[@vickyk5510]

You are 1 billion percent correct mate.

[@Plokman040]

Honestly the few steam engines running today are not hurting a thing. Except those who think it they can stand infront of a 123 ton and more and expect her to stop on a dime, even Rubber can't hold you to the road with that horse power. Poor Richard Hammond found that out the hard way and what's more rails are metal, Steel wheels on Steel rails is like ice!

[@danielrowe1511]

I'm from the UK and love anything steam even 4014 and some other UP beast's

[@Loulovesspeed]

Whether you like country music or not (I do) that song is the perfect companion for this video - pulls at the old heartstrings it does! Very well done video and very moving vocal tribute!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! We appreciate it!

[@karleeng1]

I love country music too

[@IgorBelic-yo7br]

Nice song about the Big boy 4014 my favourite steam train ever

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! We great appreciate your kind comment!

[@candylee4212]

I'm on 86 year old woman when I was young about 70 years ago I remember we don't have KZbin we listen to on radio and it's country songs where really good back then they took all the fun out of it I mean song out of it

[@Nebraska66]

I understand completely. Thanks for your comment!

[@Kaidhicksii]

If this song is on Spotify, I am 100% getting it. Musicians like these guys and of course this engine both exude what it means to live in America. Roll on Big Boy. Hope to see her someday. :D

[@Nebraska66]

We’re on Spotify and the other major streaming services. Thanks for your support! God bless the USA! 🇺🇸

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

He, not she. Big boy is male.

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

@@Nebraska66 He, not she. Big boy is male.

[@Olympic.400]

@@TheOneTrueDragonKing no it's not. Every object is a female except of course male animals and humans.

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

Wrong. Most trains and ships, along with vehicles are referred to as female. The Big Boy is male, so was the German battleship KMS Bismarck.

[@shadowhawk-1005]

This was sick I loved it. The angles and being able to see that UP got big boy running again is just awesome!

[@jeanroger7866]

A beautiful reward for Big Boy and crew !. I love the song !

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@piczoo]

I recently bought my 4 year old daughter a book on trains. Big boy was featured in the book, she asked to find out more about this amazing locomotive, as were in the UK. She found this video first, We both watched and listened to this song together, we both love it! She's in bed now, I think I'm on my 4th listen this evening.

[@Nebraska66]

So happy you and your daughter learned about Big Boy and that she found the video! Thank you so much for listening! We greatly appreciate the support! Roll On!

[@АртемБушминкин]

Он прекрасен! Большое спасибо тем, кто сохранил эту чудесную машину!

[@chehalisvalleyrailproducti8913]

Amazing job gentlemen! Not many locomotives have their own song, but you really knocked it out of the park with this one.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate the support.

[@emrilbennett8704]

@@Nebraska66 a beautiful beast deserves folks like you, great!

[@tehangrybird345]

Great song! The Big Boy is probably the most legendary steam locomotives ever for its sheer size and power

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@joshuatreiss3452]

Your certainly right. No better tribute for the titan of the rails

[@Nebraska66]

@@joshuatreiss3452 Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@hieutran8016]

​@@Nebraska660:02

[@jefflanduyt6750]

I'm not tearing up... you are! The whole song is beautiful. It definitely pays tribute to 4014 and her sisters. Well done Nebraska 66!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much sir!. We greatly appreciate it! Roll on!

[@arekanonim1205]

They are boys

[@emrilbennett8704]

We’re not crying, just chopping some onions🧅🧅😭 in all seriousness, though, good song.

[@infaredxkingz8786]

This is so sad that humanity is putting faith to all of these engines but we're inserting feminism

[@perrybronner3215]

I never thought I'd see it happen . God bless those people who had the conviction and dedication to bring this incredible piece of machinery back to life.

[@JackF99]

Imagine non-railfans who just happen to be sitting in their car at a some lonely grade crossing when 4014 comes blowing by...

[@glennmandigo6069]

That's the thing with operational steam engines, they attract both railfans and non-railfans

[@mcamp091978]

​@@glennmandigo6069 you are 4014% correct!

[@DustinFrancis-zl7xu]

Roll on. Big boy roll on forever.

[@Jaredracca-sp6wd]

True she's the best in my opinion

[@jamesbackman172]

Their Jaws will be bouncing on the ground 😂

[@sturmtruppenofthemidwest]

Ah, the engine that tamed the Rockies. 4014 is the most beautiful engine out of it's class. I remember the day that I got to see her in Boone, Iowa. I've loved the Big Boy since that day and I'll never forget it.

[@infaredxkingz8786]

Frigging quoting the song, big girl

[@Kellan4449trains]

I have listened to this song about 50 times already and just discovered it yesterday keep up the good work!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! We appreciate the support!

[@margaretthompson8239]

same

[@karleeng1]

Same

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@error10571]

ima kill me compooter lisinin to dis

[@enterprisecv_6590]

This video captures the majesty and power of steam engines in general and the Big Boy in particular better than any video I have seen.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks!

[@liamcinerney5294]

My two year old son who loves trains absolutely loves this video. Many thanks from the little guy.

[@Nebraska66]

We sure appreciate him watching the video! Roll on!

[@Maximumcharge0987]

Thought of your song again while I was watching 4014 push that 10,000 foot freight train that stalled in Nebraska on June 29th. Big Boy is showing she's still got it and is still a force to reckoned with to this day with how much power she has 💪

[@Nebraska66]

That’s very cool they used her recently in actual UP operations. Thanks for sharing this. I hadn’t heard about this.

[@infaredxkingz8786]

Yall are still not getting the fact that every engine has a personality, and this engine has so much ma,e traits

[@308RoadReady]

I grew up hearing the stories of the legendary UP superpower from my railroad grandfather. Even railroaders on other railroads in the midwest knew of the UP superpower fleet and greatly admired them. He lived to hear that UP reacquired and was restoring 4014. 4014 is far more then just a big machine. Its a symbol of the men and women who overcame incredible odds to develop our world. 4014 and others like her are the pinnacle of the toil and grit of those generations. Bless all who keep their memory and legacy going. #rollonbigboy

[@Nebraska66]

We’ll said! Thanks for sharing your experiences of the 4014. Roll on!

[@James-rp7so]

I listen to this song when I wanna sleep this song somehow manages to be soothing but also a headbanger excellent work to the artists

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much for listening! Glad it helps with sleeping. We greatly appreciate your support!

[@paulehlers2225]

Best Big-Boy 4014 video yet!! Love the song!!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! We appreciate your kind words!

[@chriscaruthers4268]

Nothing like standing next to this legend. 4014 was in Houston for my birthday. Take care everyone.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for commenting!

[@rudycarlson8245]

When the first steam locomotive you see up close and personal and actually get the touch is a Union Pacific big boy you are spoiled for life! The first steam locomotive I actually got the see up close and personal and got to see was union pacific 4017 at the national Railway Museum in Green Bay my eyes got huge! I heard about the big boys for a long time up till then, but when my mom and dad took me to the museum and I actually got to see one up close and personal and actually got to get into the cab and put my hand on throttle I was pretty much gone since then my number one favorite steam locomotive of all time is the Union Pacific big boy! My second and third and fourth locomotive of all time is the 844 the 3985 and 4472 flying Scotsman

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience getting in the cab of 4017 in Green Bay. It’s hard to imaging how enormous these locomotives really are until you see one in person. Hopefully you can see one in operation one of these days. It is a truly awesome experience. I was fortunate to see Big Boy in Fairbury, Nebraska in 2021 with my dad who wrote the song.

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@Nebraska66 I did see 4014 in Duluth Minnesota at the museum there, and it was an awesome experience! Up till then I did wonder if I would ever see one move under steam in person in my lifetime! When they started to leave, that was the first time, I saw a big boy move under steam in person, and it was quite an experience! I remember at the event they blew the whistle a couple of times, and when that Hancock three time whistle went off, I could feel it in my chest. It is one of the best sounding steam, whistle’s ever!

[@Nebraska66]

That’s so cool. I had a similar experience. I could feel Big Boy’s whistle in my chest as well. We first went outside of Fairbury, Nebraska to catch Big Boy rolling into town and the earth itself seemed to shake. I got choked up. Roll on!

[@sw-gh3bc]

Nice locomotive. Beautiful shots. Beautiful song. Greetings from Germany.

[@Nebraska66]

Vielen Dank mein Herr! Meine Mutter kommt aus Ludwigshafen!🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@eliaspeter7689]

This is an ode to Big Boy and I love it.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@aplane9625]

@@Nebraska66yes definitely

[@ericschepers9317]

This song literally made me cry tears it's such a true song

[@Nebraska66]

That’s very kind of you to say. We really appreciate your expressing your feelings about the song. We want to thank you for listening and your support.

[@ankitpal8965]

Up Nine thousand songs made me cry

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

Have seen "big boy" in Missouri, gives me goosebumps, what a beautiful sight. Bless all those dedicated people at UP that worked sooo hard to bring 4014 alive again. Many thousands of people have lined the rails for just a glimpse of "big boy". Safe journey to all involved. Roll on big boy!!!

[@pinga858]

Watching this after seeing her in Roseville :) Thank you to everyone who came out to see her, we all made this an experience of a lifetime!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for commenting! I wish I could have been there!

[@infaredxkingz8786]

Come on you can do better than inserting feminine pronouns into it

[@pinga858]

@@infaredxkingz8786 Wow over a train? You can do better than reading way into something so tiny and pointless. The train is huge like a ship so it's a big burtha to me, I'm sorry I didn't use he/him for your damn train lmao. I bet you're fun at parties.

[@fnafplushieadventures2610]

This made me cry and it reminded me of my grandpa who loved trains and passed away

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much for watching. I’m sorry for the loss of your grandpa. May he Rest In Peace.

[@beesbeesbees-andbees]

Keep rollin on big boy, keep rollin on. X 4014 X so glad to see you at union station still runnin. -trainboi I really love this song!

[@Nebraska66]

We appreciate it! Roll on!👍

[@harrybabb1769]

Never seen such a beautiful music video

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@SlipperySoap]

I agree!❤

[@harrybabb1769]

@@Nebraska66 np man

[@tammystardy2609]

Love the song and the train. Love the old trains. Even The Big Boy 4014. I read up on the train and we have one of The Big Boy in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Someone saw Big Boy and said that the train is beautiful and big.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, Big Boy is indeed “beautiful and big”. I got choked up when she roared by. The ground shook!

[@neiltherobloxgod8726]

Yo nabraska this video is the best make more videos involving big boy roll on! BIG BOY roll on!

[@Robert-S-World]

i don't know how many times I have listened or watched this but every time it sends a shiver down my spine.

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! It makes us so happy that you’re enjoying the song. We greatly appreciate it!

[@JDude-uj3lk]

Absolutely Awesome!! Brought a tear to my eye. Awesome song to go with it! Thank you all.

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you for your comment and for watching! We appreciate it!

[@guntiskolcs3689]

Literally brings tears to my eyes listening to this song and seeing her sister's model 4006 right in front of my eyes. Wonderful work guys! 😊

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for the very kind comment. We greatly appreciate your support!

[@monsterdemolitionman1235]

@@Nebraska66 hey Nebraska I'm happy that up that up presivered eight of these Giants

[@infaredxkingz8786]

This dummie doesn't even know that 4014 is a boy

[@asingh5482]

Nice tribute to the Big Boy, truly deserved. Although different culture across the world had their own ways in honouring their railways.

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@6777Productions]

Dang, that was a beautiful coverage of the big boy. Wonderful shots and everything! I'm jealous I didn't not see any of that in person. Thank you for sharing!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! I hope you can see Big Boy at a future time.

[@shelly2599]

Nice thank y'all for sharing safe travels CXS and everyone love that 🇱🇷 on the Railcar and Jeeps and 53' safe travels love that horn when y'all go by my place 🛤️♥️🛤️ have a good one y'all 🌏

[@Nebraska66]

You have a good one too! 🇺🇸🎸🙏

[@shelly2599]

🛤️🇱🇷🙏🎸♥️🛤️ 💯🌍

[@StarWolf2199]

Big Boy is one of my all time favorite locomotives! I had the greatest experience of my life seeing it in Pottsboro in August of 2021. Big Boy is a living legend and I would love to see it again some day. And this song? Gosh I just love it so much! Roll On forever and ever Big Boy!❤

[@Nebraska66]

I also saw Big Boy in 2021 in Fairbury, Nebraska. An amazing sight to behold. Thanks for your support. We greatly appreciate it!

[@StarWolf2199]

@@Nebraska66 You’re welcome, and thank you very much!

[@Nebraska66]

👍

[@jerrywalker7192]

This video can be described in two words: absolutely beautiful

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@OnePortalLover]

Its crazy to know that a engine from 1959 is still rumbling and rolling even in 2024. Roll on big big no 4014!

[@Nebraska66]

It’s amazing. Thank goodness UP had the foresight to preserve Big Boy!

[@OnePortalLover]

Yea!

[@oscardavidson2139]

Bringing back the big boy was the best decision they could've made Not only is it an iconic piece of steam history it can easily contend with the modern diesels and then some with its immense strength so it also benefits union pacific in a business sense

[@emrilbennett8704]

And her icon status will certainly boost sales of their services

[@infaredxkingz8786]

And his gender will most of the time be misgendered

[@infaredxkingz8786]

​@emrilbennett8704 bro, pay attention to the engine's name

[@indecisivewolf5620]

_At 4-8-8 and 4 and a part of railroad lore_ Wow, this is fantastic. What a way to immortalize Big Boy 4014!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you so much!

[@497123ph]

Einfach super dass ihr diese Dampflok wieder zum Leben erweckt hat

[@Nebraska66]

Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen! Meine Mutter kommt aus Ludwigshafen. Ich spreche etwas Deutsch. Ich liebe es, nach Deutschland zu reisen! 🇩🇪

[@POTC_Oscarandfriens]

so beautiful... the song and the visuals... i almost cried when i found out this loco was going to run again.

[@Nebraska66]

We really appreciate your kind comment and support! Thanks for watching!

[@kennethross786]

Epic tribute, and I love the incorporation of Wasatch Range. Some viewers may not know the Wasatch Mountains were the reason the Big Boy locomotives were built - they were the only locomotives capable of hauling UP's 3600 ton road freights through the Wasatch mountain passes unassisted.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much for watching and your comment! Very interesting! A truly fascinating chapter in rail history!

[@paulritchey9721]

Outstanding! I live in Schenectady, NY, where Alco created monsters.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate the comment! Greetings to Schenectady!

[@thomasmcginley7944]

ALCO were masters of their craft. It's amazing to think the fastest (NYC Hudsons) & strongest (UP Big Boys) locomotives in the country came from the exact same manufacturer!

[@marcleslac2413]

100% epic. This is so incredible and beautiful, i remember seeing vids of her 2019 test run it was so cool.

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you very much! We appreciate it!

[@UP4013]

Such a great Song for a great locomotive. Combined with these great pictures and the text which perfectly points out how grat it is, that a Big Boy is running again, brought tears of joy to my eyes. I live in Germany and I hope that I can visit 4014 sometimes. When I was around 10 years old, I went to a peddlers market and bought a "great looking stam engeine" for my modelrailroad. It turned out that it was a Big Boy. This layed the tracks into a future where the Big Boy is not the only Union Pacific locomotive which is running on my layout and opened me the world of North American Railroads.🖤

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much for watching the video and sharing your wonderful memory of getting a Big Boy! Sounds like you have a great railroad layout! Greetings to Germany! 🇩🇪

[@coolleo149]

I’ve seen 4014 back in 2019 and that articulated steam locomotive is so massive!

[@Daylight4449-t8q]

I seen 4014 on 2019 too, And I seen him at west Chicago, hillside

[@samuelfarris1949]

Superb railroad song; absolutely original and catchy beat. A tribute indeed! Regards from England, Samuel Farris.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much for watching! We greatly appreciate it! Mark Brey

[@heathergipps251]

Great ROLL ON BIG BOY . THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING VIDEO. ❤

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! We appreciate your support!

[@wizzard3512]

I got a chance to hop aboard 4017 at the green bay rail road museum. These steam engines are such a huge part of our history that should be preserved! Oh and this is a awesome song and vid to , very well done

[@Nebraska66]

We appreciate the kind words of support! Thanks!

[@everettthepetractionguy4222]

Wonderful song! Great footage! 🤗🤠🎵🎸🎶

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you very much!

[@nascarjdmfanatic7546]

Great britain may have the aesthetics and speed but American steam locomotives have the brute strength and powerful force that can pull endless tons of freight and Big boy is the biggest of them all, the ground shakes, when he is near and diesel and electric trains shivers as smoke and steam shows a black silhouette of the Big Boy, thank you for making this masterpiece, I just put this in my playlist along with Streamliners and Norfolk and Western songs. Edit: I just remembered the Americans have fast and beautiful locomotives as well like New York streamlined Hudsons, Daylight, 611, Sierra 3, UP 844, Challenger and Big Boy as well

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for adding the song to your playlist! Roll on!

[@karlmuller916]

I'm from Germany and I Love old Steam Lokomotives. Me an many other Fans of Steam in Germany where so Happy that this locomotive Runs again. IT IS a tecnical masterpeace. And thanks for the beauteful song

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much for commenting! We appreciate the support!

[@SpaceVampire_YT]

i still appreciate those engineer who designed it. designing the largest locomotive using drawing board are not easy. and here it is. still rolling onto the 21st century. and thanks you guys of making music about this really BIG Boy!

[@Nebraska66]

You’re quite welcome and thanks for watching and your comment!

[@Jcentral-gp2hc]

Great song really tells the story of Big Boy and tells how it is a great legacy of steam

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@DalekPratt1963]

Man, I am so happy I saw him in 2019.... I still remember that sight of that huge locomotive... I could see myself as a kid looking up so much about that locomotive. And that day I saw her crossing that bridge to get to him in chicago... I shed a tear that day. I saw a locomotive I thought was gone.

[@Nebraska66]

Well said! Thank you!

[@War1109]

dont see many new railroad songs these days. great job this sounds amazing.

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@rudycarlson8245]

You have come on so many great songs I cannot help but wonder what you were going to come out with next! Thanks again for the songs about the 4014 and the 844!

[@Nebraska66]

You’re very welcome! We appreciate your support and interest in our music! We have more material on the way

[@saketsoni6580]

Thanks dear for beautiful pictures and sounds great 👍 I ❤ love steam locomotive 🚂 ❤

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for watching!

[@saketsoni6580]

@@Nebraska66 thanks again from India 🇮🇳 🙏

[@Nebraska66]

@@saketsoni6580 Thanks again to you and to our wonderful followers in India! 🇮🇳🇺🇸🙏

[@wills_corner]

4014 has gained fans new and old since she's returned to steam, and even people with no interest in trains gawk in awe at her sheer size. She's a testament to American engineering and the will of railfans. Roll On, Big Boy!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for commenting! Roll on Big Boy!

[@emrilbennett8704]

@@Nebraska66 yes sir!!

[@infaredxkingz8786]

It's still not being called the right gender

[@ryanwarner1612]

Love this song. Great work.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@xcfalcon1976]

Awsome song and awesome locomotive. Hope to visit the US too see her one day!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@sodorflubbs5000]

Neto. It’s on my bucket list.

[@infaredxkingz8786]

*him

[@toby070]

A nice catchy song! well done! That thing is so big, it looks ready to plough my house down with no effort!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you. Yeah, it’s HUGE!

[@infaredxkingz8786]

And that's why you never call this gigantic lad a girl

[@jessstone7486]

Just outstanding! Great shots of this remarkable train!!! UP must be commended for their commitment to restoring this Big Boy - we love you ,for that!!!

[@Siejax]

Long live 4014! Great work on the song guys!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@alenademus8887]

Even though I am not from America, I really like 4014, it is great. I have loved trains for a very long time. Hope to see Big Boy in real life. I listened to this song many times that I learned it. Thanks for this wonderful song!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@renaeaz76]

Big Boy will be coming to our town later this month (Missouri). Came across this video, love it, love the song. I lived in Kenesaw near Hastings / Kearney NE. Miss it alot up there. Its so cool to find musicians from one of my favorite states, singing about trains, a passion of mine! Subscribed :) Thanks for this, enjoyed it.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for subbing and for your support! I was born in Nebraska and grew up there, moving at age 11. A great place. I’m back visiting now (Lincoln) and will travel with my father to Fairbury, Nebraska tomorrow to see Big Boy 4014 rumble into town. Of course, I’m very excited to see the mighty 4014 for the first time! Thanks again!

[@renaeaz76]

@@Nebraska66 I hope you and your dad had a great time seeing 4014! :)

[@Nebraska66]

@@renaeaz76 We had a fantastic time! It is very moving to have Big Boy rumble past you blowing her whistle. We saw her just north of Fairbury, NE. To see her and FEEL her roar past is absolutely unforgettable! Thanks again! We greatly appreciate your support!

[@MattsTrainsandThings]

Amazing you made a song about the largest operational locomotive in the world. Big Boy 4014 is a legendary example of American steam power. Very Impressive!

[@Nebraska66]

We appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching! Happy new year!🎸

[@countchompula1896]

“A legend from the past, is born again at last” Already got me bro. 😁 Roll on ✊ 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks!

[@ramen6959]

Beautiful Machine 🙂 first time listening/watching this. Brought tears to my eyes. Great tribute 😀👍🏽 ...Roll on Big Boy Roll on 🚂 🚃🚎🚋🚃

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you very much! We appreciate it! Roll on Big Boy!👍

[@Locomotive_Enjoyer_2011]

Thank you guys for making a song about me ☺️

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for commenting!

[@admiralfeistier]

(390th sub here!)Got to see this giant in 2019 befor the covid hit, I was crying in tears of joy, even heard the whisle, I still hear it even if its miles away. I have nothing else to say but these words… Long Live the King of Steam!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for watching and subbing! We really appreciate it! Roll On!

[@forthemysterians7630]

I just found your music while watching a railroad based historical disasters channel and I instantly fell in love with your music!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you and glad you like the music! Do you remember the video or channel name by any chance?

[@forthemysterians7630]

@@Nebraska66 It was Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions.

[@Nebraska66]

@@forthemysterians7630 Thanks for the info! We appreciate it!

[@forthemysterians7630]

@@Nebraska66 You're welcome!

[@ripbigscarr1222]

Some kid at my school blasts this on his phone every single morning and I found out what the song was called because I memorized some of the lyrics because he plays it so much

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for sharing this experience. I apologize that I haven’t responded sooner to your comment. We appreciate your support!

[@ripbigscarr1222]

@@Nebraska66 didn't expect u to respond lol

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for your patience 😂 I’m usually better about responding but got behind as we got into summer. I thought it was so cool that the kid blasted the song on his phone every single morning.

[@flameusprime5332]

A beautiful song about one of my favorite locomotives ROLL ON BIG BOY!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!