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]

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following channel: youtube.com/@alco-c855-fan?si=z3QpFmHCmo2xsupX Check it out for some great rail videos! We deeply appreciate his kind words and we love his wonderful poem, which he recites in the following video on his channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfLgHtmgMh9pqssi=0xhqTLyfsv5LPbjZ Much hard work went into producing his excellent video! Thanks for using our song! Roll on!

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@midnightanimationsph3652]

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

[@griffinwiegert6827]

@@midnightanimationsph3652VERY 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

[@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

[@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")

[@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

[@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!

[@harrybabb1769]

Never seen such a beautiful music video

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@SlipperySoap]

I agree!❤

[@harrybabb1769]

@@Nebraska66 np man

[@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

[@Tivis7]

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

[@eliaspeter7689]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@aplane9625]

@@Nebraska66yes definitely

[@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...?

[@melonplayground314]

I wonder if big boy have a family

[@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.

[@IgorBelic-yo7br]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! We great appreciate your kind comment!

[@heathergipps251]

It’s like a true love l feel for these trains ❤

[@jointlinerailfan]

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!

[@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

[@WillTheTrain]

I love your voice!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@TheDutchRanger]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@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

[@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.

[@aplane9625]

Although 17 of her brothers and sisters died she and seven others survive

[@alexburcham900]

Beautiful train

[@okbamtheman]

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 sails unseen. By those who never lived and backed on days. Big Boy was her name and went on the railroad theme. As the largest engine known on the U.P. line. The last of all her class, she survived throughout 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. Climbin' up the Wasatch Mountain Range. VERSE 2 In 1959, they took her off the line. And wrote her off as progress for the time. No dry eye could be found. And Jungles over in towns. Where one Big Boy had rolled within her prime. From the junkyards of the past, Forty-Fourteen is the last. To carry on the legacy of steam. At four, eight, eight and four, And a part of railroad lore; She roars from out the past like some lost dream. CHORUS Roll On, Big Boy. Roll On, Big Boy. Rumblin' across the Northern Plains. Roll On, Big Boy. Roll On, Big Boy. Climbin' up the Wasatch Mountain Range. ENDING Roll On, Big Boy. Roll On. Roll On, Big Boy. Roll On. (Spoken) Roll On, Big Boy. Roll On. Roll On.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for posting! Much appreciated!

[@okbamtheman]

@@Nebraska66 no problem I thought people would like to have the lyrics and thanks for making the song

[@Nebraska66]

@@okbamtheman You’re quite welcome! Roll on!

[@RakRescue]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Me too!

[@enteriprse33]

A legend from the past and is born at last

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@user-jw9bq3lo9h]

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.

[@user-jw9bq3lo9h]

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

[@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!

[@finemLudum]

Roll on big boy! the most legendary train to ever be in service/live

[@FLAME4564]

hehe Amen to that This American Steam Behemoth along with the Aussie Steam known as Big Boy along with Billy of the Yarra Forest line are both proof that Steam will always live on and Roll on

[@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

[@charliemcgraffin390]

@@Nebraska66 Yeah, On Sodor, Thomas The Tank Engine Is Probably The Most Legendary Steamie On The North Western Railway.

[@Nebraska66]

@@joshuatreiss3452 Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@hieutran8016]

​@@Nebraska660:02

[@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!

[@champ2stay920]

Awesome song

[@Nebraska66]

Much appreciated!

[@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.

[@mus3671]

@@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.

[@TGDan]

Goosebumps. Amazing song for an even more amazing engine. Roll on, Big Boy!

[@Nebraska66]

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

[@WiilyDerbbinphlatte]

Wow, I can NOT believe how good this is. Thank you.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much! We’re very grateful you watched the video!

[@FastandFurious-fy6xc]

Hi Nebraska 66 I am Up big boy 4023 amazing music video.😁😁😁😁

[@Nebraska66]

@@FastandFurious-fy6xc Thanks so much!

[@englishwithsadra3900]

@@Nebraska66e 6t6yt4rttyttttttt

[@englishwithsadra3900]

@@Nebraska66 zzt3yttrtyyttttttttt

[@AmbulatoryCorpse]

Excellent tune. Not my normal fare, but excellent work none the less.

[@Trainboivr]

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!👍

[@THOMAS81Z]

THANK YOU UNION PACIFIC FOR THE STEAM PROGRAM

[@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.

[@britishe2locomotive787]

The Music Of a Legend Of Steam.

[@coolleo149]

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

[@jennifermcdermott2289]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@thecannonnut4834]

My favorite line has to be at 0:33 "The last of all her class, she survives from out the past, to show to power of steam in modern time"

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for watching!

[@therealskull4786]

its called the Big Boy though its addressed as "she" haha

[@NERRP2017]

Well it’s becuase men calls all machines she but if you were to see big boy irl you’d find out that most people find it to have a more manly persona and from what I’ve seen from 4014, it can be called what you want but I prefer to call it he, as to me most of the 4000’s were male, while some may or could be female like 4019 but most of the 25 built were male

[@J.MBevinton-Locomotive_317.]

I prefer all big boy #4014 All, male not female only female #844 and #3985.

[@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!

[@MrTramMan]

Love seeing my favorite engine still running to this day

[@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!

[@WorthyEpert1]

This makes me want to drive that perfect steam locomotive even more when I become a locomotive engineer

[@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

[@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!

[@1TruNub]

She's a bigg'n and the greatest steam locomotive to ever to be built. The culmination of over 100 years of Steam locomotive technology

[@POTC_Oscarandfriens]

if only she could go without a diesel helper. now THAT would be a sight!

[@eze413mtg]

i love this !

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@remingtonsmith3076]

i love this song

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@paulritchey9721]

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

[@Nebraska66]

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

[@jeanroger7866]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@jerrywalker7192]

This video can be described in two words: absolutely beautiful

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@1981deloreanfan]

I love the winter shots

[@Mrsdawnholland]

I love this song

[@ryanwarner1612]

Love this song. Great work.

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks so much!

[@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.

[@Chlydeaudryll1087]

Greetings to Big Boy and railroad ❤🎉😮😊

[@heathergipps251]

Our young life’s jimmy hours watching these trains ❤❤❤

[@flameusprime5332]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@tommontague5721]

In the late 60's early 70's when I was a kid we used to play on the 4014 when it was on static display at the Pomona fair grounds. We were in the cab turning knobs, pulling levers having a ball. A few years later they put a chain link fence around it to keep kids off. Never did we dream it would come back to life in all it's glory.....

[@Nebraska66]

That’s a cool memory! Yeah, who’d have ever thought that Big Boy would one day be back out on the rails!

[@toaster-xl8dz]

One time it came through my place!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@Siejax]

Long live 4014! Great work on the song guys!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@everettthepetractionguy4222]

Wonderful song! Great footage! 🤗🤠🎵🎸🎶

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you very much!

[@sw-gh3bc]

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

[@Nebraska66]

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

[@paulehlers2225]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you! We appreciate your kind words!

[@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!

[@jeniabaron6773]

Wonderful video ! Thank you very much

[@Nebraska66]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@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]

👍

[@BLWorks1982]

Epic!!!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks sir! We appreciate the support!

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

This is the jam right here, keep on rolling Big Boy!

[@Nebraska66]

Grateful for your comment! Roll on!

[@ivanthevaluable2559]

@@Nebraska66 It's the Big Boy that should roll on, not me!

[@markhefner4979]

We need to bring back more engines like big boy

[@KreativeFotoVideo]

Amazing capture

[@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

[@ryanross3640]

This was so great! Roll on!

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@WheatlyIhatehim]

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!

[@WheatlyIhatehim]

Yea!

[@UPNSP]

Both Big Boy & Challenger are very impressive steam engines.

[@train3827]

Nicely done.

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@jaredsedoris6736]

Awesome song!

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for watching and your kind comment!🎸

[@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!

[@glendaclark2843]

That is one Bad @$$ Steam Loco. I got into Trucking at age 18. I'd of been just as happy Rolling with UP4014. Got to Love these old war horses.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@posztohun7638]

Long live the mighty Big Boy!

[@War1109]

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

[@Nebraska66]

Thank you!

[@xxantyaboixx104]

Amazing job!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks, much appreciated!🇺🇸🎸

[@tarikkaratren]

wonderful trains, the world is beautiful with trains

[@Nebraska66]

For sure! Thanks for commenting!

[@PoopsBlankuwait]

A very beautiful locomotive The big boy. I wish steam engines still existed in my country, they were all scrapped and later replaced by diesel and electric ones, their parts are sometimes used to repair diesel locomotives, for example. oh electric. Greetings from Argentina!! a hug

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for commenting! Greetings to Argentina!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Chocotacolover1]

Who thinks this song is bussin? -love ya big boy

[@Nebraska66]

Thanks for your kind comment!