Southern Pacific Steam in the 1950s - FULL VIDEO

[@雪者]

Dude, you guys are absolute SAVIOURS uploading this type of stuff! Thanks for that, really helps educate the younger generations like me.

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re very welcome!!! Thank you for appreciating these videos. Viewers like you keep us motivated. More to come.

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

Not gonna lie, I’ve always loved the GS6’s more than the GS4’s. The GS6’s simple black and silver paint looked beautiful when leading either freight or passenger consists. Also their silver pilot looked beautiful at night, it really stood out in camera flashes.

[@CVisionProductions1]

We appreciate you sharing that. You guys seem to be steam experts here in the comments, which is great to see!

[@whispofwords2590]

Hell. I prefer the GS1s tbh. They're all beautiful locomotives of course.

[@patricknoveski6409]

Thank you, C Vision for this Steam special! All these places are around where I live. Born in 53', I just missed out on all this steam action 😢 I did get to see the 4449 twice. Once it stopped for the night in Santa Barbara. In the A. M. we watched her back up to her train headed for L.A. what a beautiful Engine. Got to meet the engineer. He had a photographer bugging him to blow the whistle a certain way, & he got pissed. "Well you wanna get up in the cab and take her? I got a lot on my mind pal" I loved it. His name was Doyle i think. Anyways, thanks guys. P.j . Carpinteria Calif

[@CVisionProductions1]

That’s an awesome 4449 story! You are one lucky guy. As far as this video goes, it’s our pleasure to share it with you, P.J. -Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@gabrielbennett5162]

5:06 that may be the same steam wrecker was later destroyed in a runaway accident on the Soledad Canyon line in July 1966. A conductor named Johnny Oswald rode it to his death in a futile attempt to stop it. I remember reading once that it was assigned as the Bakersfield hook. I used to work on a preserved sister at the Antique Powerland Museum in Brooks, OR.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you for sharing!

[@josephmauricesornaretnam]

c. vision productions you never Dissapointed me with you content . I was asking for a steam documentation 2 weeks ago and here it is . love it . put more of those . love the cab forwards and my second favourite of all time the GS4 's .

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you!!! We’re happy to share this video with you.

[@russellgxy2905]

They seem to be mislabled, but this might be the first production I've seen of every class of GS from Lima, and even beyond! GS-2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are all here. We also have Baldwin GS's represented with the GS-7's (those 4-8-4's with the lower square tenders)

[@CVisionProductions1]

We’re sure that you’re correct on all that. Thank you very much for the information. It’s great to hear that these old films included the locomotive variety that you were looking for. We appreciate you watching the video.

[@burkestorti4586]

I was a letter carrier in Tracy (1988-2008). On my postal route, lived several retired locomotive engineers. Occasionally, they'd tell me about there lives on the SP Railroad. I was a child when steam was phased out & I have a vague recollection about them. We lived on the SF Peninsula, about a mile from the SP tracks & we'd see the SP yards when we went to visit relatives in SF.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Those sound like great memories! We appreciate you taking the time to share them with us. As for the retired engineers that you’d see on your postal route, they must have had some incredible stories from their days on the SP… Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@zandercage4383]

My grandpa was an engineer for the SP out of Bakersfield, CA. I remember meeting him at the yard when I was 4yrs old, he would carry me back to the house and I would listen to his watch tick. I am 70 now and have his watch, pictures of him on the cab forwards and the Daylight. Might be him in one of theose locos.

[@CVisionProductions1]

That really is a beautiful story. We appreciate you sharing those memories with us. Legends of railroading’s past will never be forgotten. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video.

[@AaronNanneman-p3o]

Really dude awesome man I love the southern pacific railroad and the union pacific railroad but my grandfather was a trucker then he drove a super duty Ford truck f250 in 2017 till 2018 my grandfather was passed on my mom died in 2023 in October cause she had cancer really bad 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@berkeleygang1834]

Outstanding! Thank you very much for making this treasure public.

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for appreciating the video.

[@jacksalvin364]

The Glory Days of Southern Pacific Steam.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Agreed! Thank you very much.

[@jacksalvin364]

You welcome.

[@robertdipaola3447]

Thank you very much for this southern Pacific steam in there last years of steam

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching the video.

[@trainman4449]

THANKYOU FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME. : - )

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching the video.

[@mybadluckcharm]

Was interesting to see the 4281 with no road name on the tender. I'm guessing it was on the scrap line, and was pulled out by a motive power shortage. Also interesting is the differences in the warning lights between the 4458 and the 4439.

[@CVisionProductions1]

The SP steam fleet was quite interesting! Lots of interesting designs and features. Thank you for pointing out those particular locomotives.

[@JoshiProductions03]

The Southern Pacific is one of my favorite US railroads. Thank you for uploading these amazing films of the steam days.

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re very welcome. The SP is definitely a popular fallen flag. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@ENIGMAXII2112]

Thank you for this great vintage footage..!

[@CVisionProductions1]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@CSXRailfanBrony-ChessieDayligh]

2:05 It's nice to see only preserved GS-4 class Daylight #4449 in revenue service on film during the days of steam. She's my most favorite steam locomotive. My grandparents, two uncles and my dad saw her with the American Freedom Train in February 1976 while living at San Antonio, Texas. I got a chance to see 4449 at Train Festival 2009 in Owosso, Michigan. Definitely worth a lifetime to see this beautiful streamlined steamer.

[@CVisionProductions1]

We’re glad that you appreciate seeing 4449 in revenue service! We thought that it was pretty cool too. And thank you for sharing your story.

[@CSXRailfanBrony-ChessieDayligh]

@@CVisionProductions1 Glad to share it with you. Wish AC-11 class Cab Forward 4274 and 4449's sister 4443 were preserved since they're both some of my favorite excursion stars. 4458 was also my second most favorite of the Daylights following 4449.

[@CVisionProductions1]

We’re learning to appreciate these locomotives because of viewers like you. You’ve encouraged us to learn more about them. We’ll have to do some research on the 4274 and 4443.

[@SuperFoxyRailwayProduction6702]

#4449 is also at 2:40!

[@kenkramer6529]

Wonderful film. Thank you!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much, Ken! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed it.

[@BruceAMah]

This is awesome! I grew up in the Central Valley and I’ve always been an SP fan. About a generation too late to see all these gorgeous steam locomotives though. Thank you for putting this together.

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re very welcome, Bruce! We’re glad that this video had some nostalgic value for you. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@mjrodriguez8670]

My favourite SP steam locomotives are 4-8-4 Daylight #4449 and 4-6-2 #2472! These locomotives operate on excursion trains. The Daylight has made two very-long trips, in 1984 to New Orleans and in 2009 to the steam locomotive festival in Michigan.

[@CVisionProductions1]

SP operated some classy steam locomotives, that’s for sure. We can totally understand why 4449 and 2472 are your favorites. Thank you for watching, MJ!

[@hartmutlorentzen9659]

Superb video, thanks for presentation, from Germany

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much!!! We appreciate you taking the time to watch our videos. Greetings from the C. Vision Studios in the United States!

[@AlexTrain5249]

57:22 That 4-8-4 headed to the scrapyard was a Santa Fe 4-8-4 2928.

[@CVisionProductions1]

We’ll take your word for it. Thank you!

[@andrewcrumb8027]

2:12 Southern Pacific #4449! Awesome! Did you know that she played the Gold Coast Flyer in the 1986 film "Tough Guys"?

[@CVisionProductions1]

We did not. Thank you for that interesting tidbit, Andrew!

[@andrewcrumb8027]

​@@CVisionProductions1 You're welcome. And also SP #4449 is one of the two steam locomotives that traveled to Los Angeles, California for the 50th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Union Station Celebration in April of 1989. Joining the #4449 in the event was the UP #844 [As #8444].

[@kingofthemonsters3712]

I knew that.

[@sycamorevalleyshops2841]

4476 is a GS7, as is 4472, 4460 is a GS. not all 4-8-4s were GS4s on the SP

[@CVisionProductions1]

We appreciate you mentioning that. It’s nice to have an audience that is willing to share their knowledge with us, especially when issues arise.

[@sycamorevalleyshops2841]

@@CVisionProductions1 also, thank you for posting the videos! There’s a few good reference books out there to identify SP steam classes.

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re very welcome. We may need to check them out! Thanks again.

[@Ian-qs3fz]

former cotton belt L-1

[@Interesting_Banana]

Great video, but I would just like to point out that there is some misidentification of some GS locomotives. 4472 is a GS-8, 4460 is a GS-6, etcetera

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

4472 is a GS1, originally built for Texas And New Orleans as their No.702, later acquired by Southern Pacific in 1953, renumbered to 4404, and last renumbered to 4472. 4472 would be retired from the roster and scrapped on July 9th 1956.

[@Interesting_Banana]

@@nikerailfanningttm9046 that's my bad, I was unaware of the GS-1 and it looks almost identical to the GS-8 with the grainy footage

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you for pointing that out. Very little updating was done in preparation for this video’s release on KZbin. We usually try to go through and remove anything that isn’t quite right before a program is re-released. Whoever wrote the narration back in 2013 must not have been too familiar with SP’s steam locomotive classes… We’ll just have to rely on you guys for this one!

[@Interesting_Banana]

@@CVisionProductions1 Don't worry, you guys still rock!

[@kingofthemonsters3712]

​@@nikerailfanningttm9046 I think the flying Scotsman also has that number

[@anibaldasilva1492]

Espetacular este violão!! Parabéns!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much! We’re glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@josephmauricesornaretnam]

is the daylight still survives . i think so . and where it is ... thank you chris for the video

[@CVisionProductions1]

SP 4449 indeed still survives. Looks like it’s out in Portland, Oregon. And you’re very welcome! We’re happy that you enjoyed the program.

[@Ohiocentral1293-rf8xf]

2:06 Southern Pacific #4449

[@CVisionProductions1]

Pretty neat to see it back then, before the locomotive became famous. Thank you for watching.

[@Ohiocentral1293-rf8xf]

@@CVisionProductions1 No problem 👍

[@patricknoveski6409]

What happened to 2248, diamond stack ? Surely they weren't so heartless as to cut her up, were they? Classic old engine. 😢

[@CVisionProductions1]

Well, there is good news about 2248. The locomotive was saved, and now resides in Grapevine, Texas. However, it was in need of a boiler replacement. We’re hoping that the Grapevine Vintage Railroad has it up and running soon. We’ll keep tabs on it. Thanks, P.J.

[@deaddevilxd8473]

How cab front engine work how?????

[@mikehawk2003]

Pumping oil from the tender to the firebox.

[@deaddevilxd8473]

@@mikehawk2003 oh I think it work by oil

[@mwand89]

All cab forwards were oil burners because it's impossible for coal to be used on locomotives of that particular design.

[@deaddevilxd8473]

@@mwand89 becz I live in India 🇮🇳 love to see foreign train like USA Canada 🇨🇦 etc

[@aquilllesjerronimo9149]

BRASIL SAO PAULO SOROCABA LINDAS IMAGUENS OBRIGADO

[@CVisionProductions1]

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[@maxwellwalcher6420]

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[@remylopez4821]

The sad irony of it all is, if those guys were to come back today to see how that part of Bakersfield has turned into what their reaction would be

[@gettonmoreorless3741]

What happened?

[@remylopez4821]

You would have to see for yourself how rundown that part of Bakersfield has turned into all the homeless drug addict and other riff raft there now