Union Pacific 844 Freight Train

[@Pro1er]

This video brings a tear to my eyes and a lump in my throat.

[@thenorgalofthehills5688]

While the turn of events that unfolded during frontier days were tragic, I am glad that 844 is still running, and will continue to for years to come. We can only hope that what happened will do nothing more than serve as a lesson about Rail safety

[@con4600hp]

The Creepernator are there any updates?

[@Buck1954]

A very short freight train. She is capable of so much more.

[@wharris302]

She isn't a freight locomotive though

[@southernrailwayfan1338]

@@wharris302 well her Union Pacific days she was freight and passenger

[@Eggomania86]

Thoughts and prayers to the victim and her family along with the crews who experienced such a tragedy. Being a railroader, no matter how right your preparation is and you are on top of things and you have a great crew these things do happen. It's not a matter of "IF" but a matter of "When" UP steam program has an awesome reputation for safety and preparation every train crew strives to be like the UP steam team. Tragedies do take a toll on you nobody deserves to be hit. These steam locomotives are very powerful machines and deserve respect give them room. For you railfans be aware of your surroundings stay at a safe distance away. You have several thousand tons bearing down on you at 60 mph these old steam locomotives are not slow or less powerful, in fact they get their horse power at speed that's 5000 hp for most 4-8-4 northerns. Most American built northern class locomotives have an official top speed of 110 mph. I encourage everyone to be safe and to enjoy these mechanical marvelsOnce again I give my prayers to everyone involved.

[@zebrafinch40]

Why have sympathy for the victim though? She was a fucktard that got herself killed.

[@Eggomania86]

Zebra finch why you ask, because we value human life, the woman who died was someone's mother, wife, and daughter even though the circumstances for her death was untimely and accidental and unfortunate she didn't choose to get hit no one deserves that. Accidents happen people make mistakes, unfortunately it does cost them their lives that doesn't mean they are "stupid" or a "fucktard" show a little respect. I can't imagine what her family has been through. I know what Ed Dickens and his crew are going through, that's something that you live with for the rest of your life and it scars you and changes you. I just hope that you learn empathy and compassion I hope that you never have to experience any sort of tragedy of this nature or experience an untimely loss of a loved one or get involved in an accident where there is a loss of life.

[@ralfie8801]

It's a shame the steam crew had such a tragic weekend on their only planned trip for the year. Hopefully they can get any counseling help they might need and concentrate on finishing the 4014. It's crunch time if they want it up and running before next May's planned festivities.

[@bcbloc02]

Looks like 844 makes light work of those 23 cars. A beautiful sight to see!!

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

bcbloc02 Aye, and solo, no less! Can't wait to see them do this with 4014!

[@kylecomadoll2697]

4014 will put diesels to shame

[@ritaloy8338]

You also need to remember that the freight cars of today are using roller bearings on the truck axels and not friction journal bearings. This allows for less fuel to be used today than in the time that 4014 and 844 were built.

[@MrBobcone]

Y 'all are so lucky to have the opportunity to see the history of America, still working today!

[@MatecaCorp]

It's made less cheerful by the fact that many the steam crew aboard are likely in a fairly poor state of mind. That said, it's great to see steam pulling real trains.

[@lilfrostygamplays1665]

It’s nice to see my favorite Steam Locomotive Up 844 hauling freight down the Main hope the Steam Crew a feeling little better now

[@lucasandresen5238]

This is the legendary UP 844 the only Union Pacific locomotive to never be retired

[@jodywelds5379]

Lucas Andresen yea it pushed 2 diesels and 11 ton freight

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

The only steam locomotive never to be retired.

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

@@jodywelds5379 it’s had two other diesels helping.

[@ritaloy8338]

I think that this is great. I wonder just when will somebody in the PR department will think the idea that when UP 4014 is finished being restored that he should pull a freight train over Sherman Hill.

[@alexgallagher4594]

Rita Loy 4014 is slated to make her first major run to promitory point for the golden spike ceremony in 2019... Well that is the plan.

[@animenut69]

Personally I'd love to see 4014 pulling a load of Sherman's / ww2 trucks.

[@ritaloy8338]

I am very well aware that UP 4014 is expected to be completed for the Sesquicentennial of the Golden Spike Ceremony. That is exactly why that the UP 844 will be only making one trip to Denver and back to Cheyenne in 2018 as to allow more time to finish the restoration of UP 4014 on time.

[@ottomatic6432]

See, here's some action that you would no longer see from a steam engine. It's great to see some freight action with a steam engine. And best of all, there's no diesel helping it.

[@Jcentral-gp2hc]

100 percent true. These things are what built this country they do me need no dam diesel behind them

[@KiRiTO72987]

Look up R&N 2012 it's awesome

[@hakeemsd70m]

What a beautiful moment. She is as grand as locomotives come. Some day I hope to venture west to see 844 in person.

[@urianstapleton6595]

I just glad that it's over now and the 844 is back up and running, heading back home to Cheyenne Wyoming, Especially pulling a freight train in 21st century 😄🚂. UP steam crew and 844 glad see ya back and well 🙂

[@ptigptig]

Excellent video! A rare and great video you made there. I was once in the 1980's or so hearing a steam locomotive whistle at my house that was only about 400 yards from the tracks just to the north of me. I ran out with my old hi-8 video camcorder and sprinted to those tracks. I was completely out of breath when I got over the tracks and was very fortunate to capture the Norfolk Western 611 passing by. On another occasion I heard that same locomotive would be passing by a grabbed my 35mm film camera and waited for only 15 minutes where the 611 came to a complete stop just short of the gates. I was then given a great photo opportunity when they blew the whistle for me when I shot that photo. It is still to this day it's my favorite. While I don't really remember those steam locos as I grew up from the fifties Our family has always loved the the model trains being about the Christmas tree. I hope they can keep restoring them for many generations to come. I'm really looking forward to seeing the UP Big Boy running again after it's restored.

[@AtTheCrossingProductions]

A true beauty, a classic 4-8-4, pulling a freight, with no diesel locomotive behind.

[@fallenangel4052]

Ain’t that beautiful? It’s really interesting how they were built almost specifically for passenger excursions, but their strength and tractive effort for passengers locomotives made them pretty reliable multi-purpose locomotives. :)

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Actually that is beautiful.

[@franklinwerren7684]

Wow!!! Running freight in the 21st century, that is a sight to behold. As far as the tragedy that happened, each engineer that is trained expects to be involved in a accident where someone is killed every 15 yrs or so. I am sure Ed and the crew are extremely sorry for the loss of life especially to the family of the love one that was lost. These big iron horses weather steam or the modern are dangerous to be near when running.

[@3RTracing]

I love to see this engine in action. It is such a picture of grace, power, speed, agility and strength. And most of the time, whether going 10 mph out of a yard, or flying down the tracks 75 mph+ it is barely breaking a sweat, and just loafing. This engine is capable of hours and hours of very high speed travel, whether revenue, or tour. It's just one example of steam at its best.

[@Zuiderzee-Lives]

Only thing missing was a caboose clinging to the back.

[@762Media42]

A good way to end a tragic weekend, but for the most part a fantastic one

[@Shipwright1918]

Barely breathing, you'd think there was nothing coupled up to 'er with how effortless and smooth she runs.

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

A class video about the UP 844 a most beautiful locomotive for me, besides the UP 3985 and the Bigboy are the witnesses of the USA locomotive construction.

[@henryschmidt3684]

Wow!!! An extra strong recording !!! The sound is indescribable as well as the camera leadership !!! Wow!

[@williammoses6232]

she is just happily rolling right along

[@3RTracing]

effortlessly

[@michaeldemarco2]

Glad you caught this. I read on one of the local news website that diesels would be bringing the 844 back to Cheyenne. Glad UP decided to put her in charge of a revenue freight all on her own.

[@ZachPumphery]

Far be it for the news media to be wrong again.

[@kittty2005]

fake news.

[@tedphillips2501]

844 - a simply elegant locomotive.

[@cellogirl11rw55]

Hauliing freight all by her lonesome. How cool is that?!

[@joeyritchie6151]

The extra cars are for extra braking for the engine, they use freight cars that do need transported but for the need of extra braking power. Non the less, very very awesome sight, smile on my face and a chill up my spine. Such an awesome machine. HIGHBALL!!

[@davidwhiting1761]

Not sure if 'dynamic braking' is the right word there as that refers to a braking system unique to modern diesel and electric locomotives. While I don't doubt the additional braking benefits of the extra cars, I imagine this is a legit revenue freight and as 844 was heading back to Cheyenne anyway UP decided to put it to use so as to not waste line space with a light engine move.

[@3900Class]

They provide more braking power, not dynamic braking. Dynamic braking is provided only by diesels.

[@joeyritchie6151]

Yea, dynamic braking is used in the modern diesel electric locomotive. They use the traction motors for braking, the extra cars are assisted braking, since the 844 weighs over 800,000lbs.

[@thomashorner7474]

the two bagage type cars are a support car tools,parts and such and one is a support crew car

[@MatecaCorp]

Meaning no offense, but this comment makes no sense whatsoever. First of all, dynamic braking is something unique to diesels that really can't even be implemented by steam. Also, dynamic braking is the locomotive, not the cars. Then there is the fact that the more cars there are the more brakes that are needed, so it would kind of defeat the whole purpose to add cars to an already two car train. The cars she was pulling are likely there so that UP can make money off what would otherwise be a very expensive move. That all said though, it is indeed a very awesome sight!

[@USAFreewayROTF]

I love steam engines. They are beautiful machines meant to chug down the rails, not collect dust in the museum.

[@friendsof7696]

Autobot Soldier you tell em soldier

[@Jcentral-gp2hc]

I hear you man steam engines are way better then diesels

[@dwkcamman611]

Excellent! Reminds me back in 1996 when I was 15 and my Dad and I paced 844 from Cedar Rapids almost all the way to Clinton, Iowa, love the 844!!

[@undeadcenturion402]

UP 844 and SF 3751 tie for my favourite steamer.

[@Alcochaser]

Well. Am interesting development. Steam crew as a bad day. UP gives them some freight cars to play with and a day with much much less foamers.

[@TMCCABE]

844 was used as freight locomotive in 1957 to 1959

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 844 está soprando o present-day whistle igual a voz do meu vovô Alfredo

[@trainsontrains6188]

A great sight to see is the 844 all I need is a train setup just for the 844

[@gantondale]

Absolutely beautiful. Fantastic to see it was all sorted out quickly. Tragic for the person killed and her family, but it sounds like sense prevailed. Thoughts go out to her family. Thanks for sharing. Great film, great sounds and sight.

[@shariys1]

Dale Sowerby - thoughts also go out to the 844 crew, who will have to live with that in their minds every day until forever .....

[@eva.cassidy]

Look ma! No diesel! Beautiful sight.

[@steamboy2926]

The Union Pacific has done this with the challenger as well Expect big boy to do the same when restoration is complete next year Now that will be a true site to see!

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

Steam Boy29 Agreed!

[@stevew270]

They are still on the UP's active roster so if they're called to pull freight while they are out they will.

[@Castlebridge-00]

Great steady camera work. What a great site for a great engine. I don't think she knew she had all those goods wagons in tow. Barry.Devon.

[@DrFruikenstein]

That's what I like about U.P. I doubt that any other modern road would ever consider putting steam on freight. U.P. sees power and need, and realizes the P.R. that the move creates is just as positive as not loosing money in moving power by fulfilling the need to move freight. It's a win, all the way around.

[@ZachPumphery]

611 has pulled freight on the NS a couple times over the past three years.

[@DrFruikenstein]

Zach Pumphery I didn't hear about that. I'll look it up. I got to see 611 roll through, and stop, in Savannah, IL. some years ago. A few years before that, I chased 844 from a siding just West of Morrison, IL. to Clinton, IA.

[@butthurt8]

You earned my subscribe. I love how you film this steam really steady.

[@HoosierGuy317]

Thanks for the footage SteamUP. Hope the crew is ok after the incident but great to see this sight!! Ahhhhh America

[@trampleopfer8963]

brilliant, junge, einfach brilliant. schön, das du durchblickst. super film.

[@DJmcRUSH]

Crazy to see this big boy steam locomotive booking it. Meanwhile on the line I work on, we're limited to 10 mph for most of the tracks...

[@erisdiscordia1649]

I'm hoping you don't mean to say this is the Big Boy, as this is 844, not 4014

[@rbagrizzly]

Not even breaking a sweat!

[@KeeferJ]

It's great to see that the 844 is the only steam locomotive standing to this day.

[@taiwesley913]

KeeferJ 1995 There are other steam engines currently running. Like the NKP 765.

[@KeeferJ]

Tai Wesley Really?

[@DrFruikenstein]

KeeferJ 1995 One interesting tidbit of information... 844 is the only mainline steam locomotive in the U.S. that has NEVER been retired. However, it's definitely not the only one running. There are many that have been restored, and also currently run.

[@KeeferJ]

DrFruikenstein I'm so glad that the UP 844 is still in operation, and I hope it never stops running.

[@jdknetts]

There's actually quite a few "main line" engines that are back up and running in the last... I guess decade to decade-and-a-half or so; The exception being that 844 has never been retired. There's also the SP 4449 a GS-4 (SP's implementation of the Northern Type, based out of Portland, OR), the NKP 765 - a berkshire (based out of Elkhart, IN - and heavily sponsored by NS), the N&W 611 (only surviving J class) is back up and running., the AT&SF 3751 lives in Southern California and routinely runs on the BNSF system. IIRC there's an old SP&S engine also running out of Portland, a Milwaukee Road (I think it's a heavy pacific?) engine occasionally runs around, there's a former Reading engine running around up in Northern PA (also a heavy pacific). I know I'm missing quite a few I think; but coming back to the UP there is also the 3985, a 4-6-6-4 (Challenger type- articulated) and returning to the rails (if all goes well) some time next year will be the 4014, a "Big Boy" type - also articulated and of a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement. Steam in the United States is seeing something of a resurgence - even if only from a "PR and Marketing" point of view by the companies running them (or the rare historical societies that have spent the last 20 years painstakingly restoring an engine and then getting permission to run/and/or sponsorship from the class 1 it would live on).

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 844 blows it's present-day whistle used in 2016-2018

[@stevesmith8854]

Your work is Excellent... Please keep it going...

[@tylerhans4851]

15 minutes of choo choo. I love it

[@craigzernickow2465]

Too bad the circumstances but awesome to see. Thank you for posting and documenting.

[@MrLunchHour2]

That engineer is one lucky SOB

[@hideri87]

Isn't that the truth

[@StryderK]

Ed Dickens. He’s also the head of the entire UP Steam Program.

[@HybridHobby]

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one!

[@jacksalvin364]

On ferry moves between excursions, 844 was giving some freight carry.

[@harrimanfox8961]

Why must you always state the Absolute obvious on every. Single. Video.

[@devernepersonal3636]

I may have edited the pace scene a little bit more. the rapid zooming in and out was odd. but this is a good video of a rare event. 844 and 3985 both pulled freight separately in the 90s.

[@hodges-hg6ck]

Very impressive I needed to see this.

[@thenoblegerman2637]

844 with out the Centennial, that’s what I would liked to have seen in person

[@helviopd]

Very nice locomotive. This it my prefered. Good vídeo. Congratulation. Thanks.

[@capitollimitedproductions211]

Wow, this is new! A great sight to see as we haven’t seen much steam freight on UP un a while. Wonder if they did this a publicity stunt to get people’s minds of what happened during Frontier Days.

[@Rob-326]

Sad that there are no steam locomotives where I live.. :( I really wish that I had a chance to see this beast in real life. Between a ride on the 844 and 3985 (Both locomotives) or Bugatti Chiron,I would 100% go for the locomotives. They have a story to tell and it is a magnificent sight.The Bugatti...It's the fastest car on the planet...so what? It ain't that interesting.Compared to the locomotive.

[@hakeemsd70m]

Something about a moving steam locomotive, so much soul. An engine that has seen many miles and many stories to tell. I love cars just as much as I love trains, and tell the doctor to give me a Bugatti Royale any day over a Chiron.

[@rgs455atw]

Yes, by rules they need so many axels and so many shoes. The axels count makes sure that they trigger the crossing gate and lights. The extra shoes are for breaking.

[@urianstapleton6595]

Let's leave it all all behind and try to get everything right back on track

[@Idkjustgothere]

I hope the up steam team will recover from the incident 😞

[@irelandbloke]

Fantastic shots :)

[@kylecomadoll2697]

Up has made my train dreams a really

[@MPT_Productions]

So awesome!!

[@WindyCityExpeditionist]

844: weeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Tim templeton as up 844

[@Larynx_the_Changeling]

How does Tim from Boss Baby relate to this? Not that I dislike Boss Baby, I like the movie and Back in Business. I haven't played Get that Baby (the interactive special), watched season 4 of Back in Business, watched Family Business (the second movie), or watched Back in the Crib (the second show), but I plan to at some point.

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

Nice recovery from that accident

[@taiwesley913]

Not a diesel in sight.

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 844 july 2018

[@devernepersonal3636]

As many say, this is lovely to see as railfans, but a sad reason that it took place. and I am guessing the steam crew wasn't having a good day this day.

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

Personally, I can't wait to see BIG BOY 4014 highballing down the line at 90+ MPH with a revenue freight. YOU GO, STEAM TEAM! HIGH GREENS ALL THE WAY! LEAN ON THE WHISTLE AND STAY OFF THE BRAKES, IT'S TIME TO MAKE HISTORY!

[@09JDCTrainMan]

The Big Boys can't go that fast, but it'd still be an awesome scene!

[@Jimboliah3985]

Kerry, don't capitalize Big Boy when everything else is with normal use of letters... It makes you look like you're shouting it.

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

Jim van der Kolk That's because I was. I'm excited, you see. Also, don't correct people's otherwise correct grammar. It makes you appear to be a Grammar Nazi.

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

09trainman The Big Boys were designed to haul 100 cars' worth of wartime heavy freight at 90MPH on flat land. Of course, that's 1940s tonnage, not 2019 tonnage, but on paper, they can do it.

[@loganwinters2032]

Kerry Freeman Utter bologna. The 4000 class was designed with a top speed of 80 MPH, and it's questionable rather they ever achieved that speed in regular service! I expect 65 or 70 is as fast as we'll ever see 4014 run in this day and age, and it won't be pulling maximum tonnage!

[@raffle3002]

I drove this train in rails Unlimited while watching this

[@USAFreewayROTF]

I'm playing Train Simulator. Trying to collect all the steam trains. Long, painful process. But it'll be worth it once I have every steam train at my disposal.

[@WindyCityExpeditionist]

RU IS GAY

[@fermincuervo8613]

O.K.HREAT VIDEO....GREAT LOC.

[@AverageRetiredGeek]

How the heck do you avoid getting wind noise in your audio! Fantastic video.

[@markverloop8890]

Where is that mournful whistle sound? Sounds like 844 has a frog in her throat. (lol).oh for the good Ole days.

[@helpfulhowto2044]

When will this train come to the mid west

[@Scagguy4014]

Don’t see that everyday

[@thatredfokker]

Good morning, person looking at the only comment in here.

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 844 pulls freight trains

[@Larynx_the_Changeling]

Good that there's no diesel helper here. The Living Legend needs no crutch. 🗿

[@cruzebear70]

I noticed that too, very much appreciated to se her work independently

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 844 Denver to cheyenne wy

[@FabioSilva-mt9wr]

Up 844 mrs Brasil

[@carsonholtorf8233]

Why doesn’t UP seem to run the challenger anymore?

[@james6234]

3985 is getting an inspection, also getting ready to run in 2019.

[@con4600hp]

Because it is going to taken down and rebuilt like the 4014. It is due for it.

[@regal105]

JamesesLesPaul restoration will start once 4014 is back in operation, in 2019

[@maxm2317]

Last time I heard, its boiler certificate expired, and other issues came up.

[@wharris302]

3985 is retired now I think forever

[@ilikeussr7264]

I want to know is this an excursion or actual freight train?

[@michaelperkins5858]

This was probably a break in run after some shop work. Burlington Northern used to let the 1522 out with a freight consist after some work was done on the engine.

[@HTTVChannel]

This was 844's trip back to Cheyenne after striking a pedestrian in 2018 She was pulling the Frontier Days special when it occurred and the rest of the train was left in CO. Instead of having her run light, UP had her haul these cars.

[@herbpoints]

great video ever😍👍🎯🔥🔥🔥

[@rebel6910]

roll that bad ass

[@annajeannettedixon2453]

fantastic to see time she did some real work pulling freight what she as on back she no feel any thing is there she can ullmore then this a lot more

[@nashguy207]

I missed it what happened at henderson???

[@ethanhessong3033]

nashguy207 844 hit and killed a foamer

[@nashguy207]

OMG I didn't hear about that.

[@jaredtaylor6941]

Ethan Hessong that foamer was a lady who lost her life. She probably knew nothing about being on a railroad. No need to describe her using derogatory words.

[@mblynm]

@@jaredtaylor6941 2

[@ussjohnston1]

How many cars was she hauling

[@katerinakittycat3849]

#844 is a beauty but just wait till #4014 hits the rails it'll be the star of the Union Pacific Steam Program

[@howlingwolven]

Twenty-four, not counting her tender, but counting the water tender and support coaches. So 21 revenue and buffer cars.

[@railfanbryan7225]

Nice train

[@Beltfedshooters]

A little too dark on the filter. ;-)

[@SkipW]

No filter it just gets dark like this before that before it rains cats & dogs with 1/2" hail

[@bagnome]

I bet you guys get some wicked thunderstorms up there, don't you?

[@josephnadler5521]

4:00 where's the caboose?

[@SkipW]

Caboose's were replaced in the 1980's by the red flashing lights at the end now. They call it an , "end of train device" hope that helps

[@Amtrak1971]

​@@SkipW a.k.a eot for short

[@loradavis6973]

here comes rodrick

[@War1109]

I’m guessing you did freight because you can’t get a passenger train up and goin in a day with no early announcement

[@raymondchason2877]

u think this little freight is just what the steam crew needs

[@raymondchason2877]

to get over what happened this past weekend

[@raymondchason2877]

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[@carsonholtorf8233]

Do you think UP will ever fix up one of the GTELs/ Big Blows?

[@regal105]

No.

[@carsonholtorf8233]

regal105 why is that?

[@regal105]

The expense, and tech. The turbines are long gone. Improbable to remanufacture for something that would get used twice a year

[@Unionpacifcfan]

Yrs

[@jdknetts]

Insofar as I've ever been able to tell, they were scrapped. That and there really wouldn't be the "draw" that the steam engines have. Not that it wouldn't be incredibly cool to see one up and running again.

[@seaboardspastic]

Great legendary catch, but 844 wasn't leading freight. This was a passenger excursion by UP.

[@josephnadler5521]

how was this an excursion when there were about 2 passenger cars on there, one of which was a generator car?

[@animasuper1343]

yes i'm sure the passengers can fit inside those nice freight cars

[@09JDCTrainMan]

Two years old, but Imma say it anyway, the two yellow cars are tool cars for maintenance and crew, not passengers, and this was a revenue freight with mostly tank cars. Think before you say stuff.

[@bigkev2084]

is the 844 Coal burning or Oil burning, if its coal thats mighty clean burning Coal

[@chrisjohnson4666]

kevin chagnot oil

[@shariys1]

kevin chagnot - UP converted their long-haul steamers to oil because sparks from the burning coal were starting fires in the (hot, dry, Western) countryside.