The fascinating history of Albuquerque's Santa Fe steam locomotive 2926 and her ongoing restoration to full operation by dedicated volunteers.
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@CoasterFan210511 жыл бұрын
2926 is actually a bigger and more modernized engine that has many improvements over the 3751. Probably the two biggest improvements are the bigger tender and roller-bearing equipped side rods.
@evanstraintubeyt69503 жыл бұрын
Hi
@kevp96012 жыл бұрын
+CoasterFan2105, I Hope You Can Upload a "Steam Locomotive 2926 Restoration" KZbin Video on your KZbin Channel. It will be Awesome. And Hello, By The Way. 🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
@normansilver905 Жыл бұрын
I saw the ATSF 2900 class operate daily and they were easily handling 20 heavy weight car passenger trains.
@injunweeb19739 ай бұрын
Come visit the 2926 at Albuquerque
@DramaCarWolf3 жыл бұрын
It is 2021 and after a lot of hard work from the volunteers, 2926 was fired up and moved under its power in 68 years. Can’t wait for this engine on excursions!
@RickyJr463 жыл бұрын
2926 operated under steam yesterday! Incredible!
@rogermolina12447 жыл бұрын
2926 is getting closer and closer to hitting the rails again! I can't wait to see her and 3751 double heading over Raton Pass and over Cajon Pass in the future. It's good time to be a rail fan now that Union Pacific 4014 will be running again soon and to witness these awesome engines pounding the rails again! Imagine seeing 3751,844,2926,700,and 4449 all together at the same place at the same time, WOW!!!!
@mr.sir.2 жыл бұрын
Mate I think you forgot the ATSF 3415 as well.
@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos Жыл бұрын
It would be really cool to see SP&S 700, SP 4449, UP 844, Milwaukee Road 261, NCST&L 576, N&W 611, Santa Fe 3751, and Santa Fe 2926 together at the same place at the same time!
@normansilver905 Жыл бұрын
The entire run of the Santa Fe 2900 class 4-8-4's were impressive. I saw them work on the ATSF lines in L.A., San Diego and San Bernardino. This restoration is a true work of art.
@cykablyatman6242 Жыл бұрын
what was it like seeing the remaining steam power run against diesels?
@normansilver905 Жыл бұрын
One 4-8-4 UP FEF 3 could star and haul 88 fully loaded Iced Perishable cars. It took 3 GP-20's to do the same thing. BUT.. stops for water by steamers.
@PRR540611 жыл бұрын
I've visited your site twice, and can't wait to come back, now that assembly is well under way. I wear my 2926 hat each and every day. What a thrill to see her coming back to life. Great job, guy and gals!
@lynndab990411 жыл бұрын
You guys did a fantastic job of capturing the historical relevance and amount of work put into saving this. Disney would be jealous!!! GREATJOB!!!
@KristinaHPulliam50511 жыл бұрын
This is a spectacular look back into history for Albuquerque and for our US rail systems. My grandfather worked in Albuquerque for the Santa Fe rail system for 46 years as a machinist. My grandfather was meticulous at keeping notes where he ordered parts for this and other engines. To this day I have his notes with engine part numbers and the original black & white photo of the workers sitting on engine 2926. This documentary and restoration project would make him very proud. Thank you to all!
@nmelkhunter1 Жыл бұрын
Great story. Are any of your relatives crane operators or oilers? I know a couple of folks with IUOE 953 who live in the Albuquerque area with the same last name as yours.
@bobhackmann448311 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity to visit ABQ and the 2926 restoration some time back. The craftsmanship, dedication and perserverance of the tremendously skilled volunteers is something to see.... and to support. They have my support, and I hope yours. Let's get fire back in this boiler soon! Best wishes to every volunteer!
@atsf292611 жыл бұрын
One of the many reasons that 2926 is an excellent candidate to return to steam is that in 1944 Santa Fe teamed up with The Timken Company to install roller bearings on all axles and the connecting rods, and also replaced the early, heavy connecting rods with modern (at that time) "lightweight" connecting rods. The Timken Company has recently completly rebuilt all the bearings that needed it, and DONATED the wonderful service!!! Thanks to our freinds at Timken...!!!
@timper43263 жыл бұрын
Hats off to these dedicated and skillful restorationists
@atsf292611 жыл бұрын
Thanks and best wishes to the great team of volunteers who are restoring this beautiful steam locomotive... and best wishes for the thousands of miles that are ahead...!!!
@bobdegroft684711 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! A great story that needed to be told. And a big thanks to the great group of folks who are doing the historic restoration.
@coryweber111 жыл бұрын
Just awesome that a group of people can get together and bring back forgotten history
@brucetharpe7623 жыл бұрын
Who’s here after 2926 woke up for the first time since 1953?
@zachariassiefker92493 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Absolutely love learning about the history of the Santa Fe 2926! Very interesting!
@mow4ncry Жыл бұрын
I was there in late 2018 but didn't get a chance to come by I was in Clovis then dropped off at Amtrak Albuquerque Depot. I did get a chance to walk down and see the old shop complex, I might make it out there again to see her run I'm crew on SP 2472
@CRFProductions20233 жыл бұрын
AT&SF Santa Fe 2926 has been fully restored for operation (and of course cosmetically)
@xwavx11 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing undertaking! Thanks to those who have the vision.
@Donna677.5 жыл бұрын
Santa Fe 2926 the largest 4-8-4 northern steam locomotive soon to be in operating condition. Albuquerque, New Mexico is where it is located, owned by the New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society, and it got a steam up last year in 2018!!!!!!!!! Soon the 2926 will be powering excursions when the finishing touches is complete. This will be the only 2900 northern that can be operational. Help us continue to restore the big northern for the next steam up and back to service today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@andrewturney438310 жыл бұрын
If Pentrex or Railway Productions do a straight to DVD movie about 2926's first run, I do like to see it be narrated by Morgan Freeman and music composed by James Horner.
@That_Thicc_Cat3 жыл бұрын
2926 just moved under her own power two days ago!
@Painisme93 жыл бұрын
Was a thing of beauty
@That_Thicc_Cat3 жыл бұрын
@@Painisme9 Agreed
@gillianzzz5511 жыл бұрын
Wonderful history, enjoyed this video immensely! Good work all....
@YardLimit5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I'm looking forward to seeing 2926 under steam!
@olgamakarova552011 ай бұрын
Delighted Thanks ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ Superrrrrrrrr They do not make them like this anymore
@thomasavensjr.27902 жыл бұрын
This is a brief history of the maintenance repairs for the 2926, it is great to see that a second Santa Fe rr 4-8-4 type has been restored to operation along with the 3751. Now that the repairs for the 2926 have been completed, i am eager to see how this locomotive will perform while operating in passenger excursion service.
@THOMAS81Z11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, i didnt think something built.in the 40's would have friction bearing. And a. BIg thumbs up for timken bearing company
@brucetharpe7627 жыл бұрын
3751 should come see 2926 one day.
@Michael-eg3rs7 жыл бұрын
I'm sure 3751 would be happy to know shes not the only santa fe steam engine restrored.
@theark-la-missrailfan6 жыл бұрын
Yep! But Santa Fe 4-6-2 3415 is also in operation!
@sliverjack02834 жыл бұрын
@@theark-la-missrailfan they showed 3415 running I think that means it's opperational
@alexthesouthernpacificmt48793 жыл бұрын
And atsf 2926
@pilierofq6 жыл бұрын
WOW !!! Great I love trains especially steamers!!
@davidsheriff89893 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story....
@couldyourepeatthat71822 жыл бұрын
2926 is restored 2 months ago, she is ready for future excursions
@NickyDsTrains10 жыл бұрын
We in the east need big steam, too! I seriously hope 2926 runs here in Pennsylvania (despite the fact that this engine is from the west).
@TheBestTrainsAreReal6 жыл бұрын
Nicolas LD I know! 765 went to steam town for,railfest 2015 but I did not get to,see her but we have Strasburg!
@jakeumebayashi32436 жыл бұрын
Nicolas LD Steam Town is restoring Boston and Maine 4-6-2 3713, shes a big engine and will run in the east coast
@TheBestTrainsAreReal6 жыл бұрын
Jake Umebayashi She may only run on NS because csx does not allow steam engines and same with amtrak with there new policy.
@dylanruppert45474 жыл бұрын
RBMN is currently restoring READGING 2100 4-8-4
@franciscoleonardo1516 жыл бұрын
Makes me think of the old days when you blew your nose it was black yet if I was not so old I would rebuild again and operate passenger locomotives once again. I hope that both AT&SF 4-8-4's will be back in service once again. I love it.
@robertgift3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Congratulations? Thank you.
@OnefastAZfarmtruck5 жыл бұрын
It would be awesome to see that locomotive go over raton pass to la junta past the semaphores and the wig was in Delhi
@harridan. Жыл бұрын
beautiful!
@SouthwesternSteam11 жыл бұрын
I hope to see a double-header with 3751 in the future.
@Barefoot12 Жыл бұрын
JUST WOW!!! CONGRATS TO THE BUILDERS BECAUSE ABQ DOESN'T FINISH ANYTHING IT STARTS!!!
@rogerlollar43252 жыл бұрын
Damn! that restoration took a long time!
@PoetryETrain11 жыл бұрын
Thank you all added to a playlist...
@paducahandlouisvillerailro16944 жыл бұрын
I have the last Santa Fe stainless steel railroad spike
@paducahandlouisvillerailro16944 жыл бұрын
I bought an antique Santa Fe stainless steel railroad spike off eBay
@ericoxner3266 жыл бұрын
I have a o gauge model of a santa fe steam locomotive.Number 2929 runs very smooth.
@RealMikeySlaps5 жыл бұрын
Awesome SF!!
@christinasmith19913 жыл бұрын
love all the coments of u RR buffs... keep em comen!
@bangcoyhobbymakan84732 жыл бұрын
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@theUP84411 жыл бұрын
I think they might actually do that. I remember reading once a while back in an article on the internet about 2926's restoration that the two group's are discussing the possibility of either running 3751 out to New Mexico, or bringing 2926 to the west coast and doing a double-headed excursion trip here in California. If it happens and the trip runs in California, I'd bet it would most likely be from Los Angeles to San Diego, LA to Bakersfield, or possibly LA to Barstow and back.
@willberestartingthischanne99844 жыл бұрын
I Can’t Wait For Santa Fe 2926 Is Coming Back
@adamchancellor636210 жыл бұрын
Iam a big fan when it comes to steam in operation I plan to work one in service someday like maybe when iam 30 I don't know yet maybe even locomotives like F7A 38C
@Vance_Nickerson Жыл бұрын
It's alive!
@212ntruesdale Жыл бұрын
Incredible! Good work!
@atsf3415dbr11 жыл бұрын
When she's done, there needs to be a triple header with 2926, 3751, and 3415.
@joebear11949 жыл бұрын
the fastest the Santa Fe 2926 has ever gane is 107 mph
@LMatters16 жыл бұрын
Yes, over a 4,000 foot cliff...
@2manycatsforadime6 жыл бұрын
Nope, they (Santa Fe) ran these in 100 MPH service daily.
@UBIQUITAR5 жыл бұрын
I believe it did 116 in 56 I read. Have to look again
@Retro_Spectrum973 жыл бұрын
The group was told by a engineer who one drove 2926 that it went 120 miles once...
@atsf292611 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great observations and comments, Kristina...! I'm happy to honor your grandfather's work, and that of many others, with our video. If you would, please send me an email at frostfree2@aol.com I'd like to talk with you about the very historic notes that you have...! Thanks! Jim
@trainknut11 жыл бұрын
Slowly but surely the railfans are bringing back steam and the great railroads that once ran them
@atsf3415dbr11 жыл бұрын
Don't underestimate 3415. She's got a lot in her. It'd have to be somewhere that's big enough for 2926 and 3751, but still allows friction bearings.
@Retro_Spectrum972 жыл бұрын
I love hearing the story our State Locomotive. Whenevwr i can i try to share it with others. May i have permission to use the old footage of 2926 roaring past the camera? Im making a video telling about 2926 and her story and where she is today..
@arthurkallansrud19503 жыл бұрын
I hope to see the engine the next trip on Amtrak and visit the maintance shops
@CoasterFan210511 жыл бұрын
Ah, I didn't see that you were replying to another commenter. It did not appear before.
@injunweeb1973 Жыл бұрын
You should visit Albuquerque to see 2926. It made its first excursion in may this year.
@stephenheath84652 жыл бұрын
I want to see one of the 5000 Texas Class 2-10-4 back in operation
@CoalChrome6 жыл бұрын
If people think the 26 looked rough, they should see what the 03 looks like!
@rhettrobinson13618 жыл бұрын
8:36 is that 2926's original whistle and is that a 5 chime or a six chime
@dbaker37513 жыл бұрын
Where is the 3751 train at the 16:34 mark? What a beautiful valley.
@wideworldofrailroads40144 жыл бұрын
I have a Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad spike it has a stamp with CHC SF
@wideworldofrailroads40144 жыл бұрын
The stamp means Chico high carbon Santa Fe
@Jemalacane011 жыл бұрын
I wish I could help!
@TheT-90thatstaresintoyoursoul3 жыл бұрын
And as of a few days ago, she ran under her own power for the first time in a long time
@HSMiyamoto3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering whether 4-8-4s made it to San Diego, especially up twisting Sorrento Grade. Then I discover your photo of a 2900 in front of San Diego station.
@jacksalvin36410 жыл бұрын
Santa Fe 2926 was restored to operated before she return to steam.
@naturelvr1233 жыл бұрын
When will 2926 make a trip up here to Greeley, Colo?
@jonathancordovapettit2ndceo Жыл бұрын
all aboard
@CoalChrome6 жыл бұрын
If they had the 26 left in stainless like the short-lived livery a few of their Pacifics were in, and also shrouding
@1chuck96 Жыл бұрын
As a self appointed "Central Scrutinizer", (Frank Zappa), I couldn't help but notice that the numbers on her tender, (at 6:28 in), appear to be a weak comparison to her original livery. Anybody's thought's ? (Sorry for "fly-specking" and no big deal).
@atsf3415dbr11 жыл бұрын
True. Maybe a 1316 (TSRR 500) and 3415 doubleheader is more reasonable.
@robadams80576 жыл бұрын
Is there a "2903 Story"? That's my favorite item at the Illinois Railway Museum.
@TheDeputation11 жыл бұрын
yeah once 500 is back in operation in 3-4 years. 400 is to be done within 2 years so we'll see after that. The newer management at TSRR is a lot better now.
@scottiedog13669 жыл бұрын
Big boys way better in every way go up!!!
@silverstatehighiron7 жыл бұрын
Scottiedog13 Honestly, I like smaller engines. Nothing bigger than a 4-8-8-4. In fact, I think 2926 is better in appearance. 4-8-4's were easier to maintain anyway.
@paducahandlouisvillerailro3309 Жыл бұрын
I have the original brass Santa Fe Railroad Spike
@Drockthe3rd Жыл бұрын
What's the heritage of the reefer?
@allstufftrainssa36183 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or can the chimney extend when running in steam
@THOMAS81Z11 жыл бұрын
can they replace the friction bearing with roller or would that mean major rework?/
@drgw489productions5 жыл бұрын
The general lee of the rails
@synthwaveguy_29423 жыл бұрын
Meh, The Big Iron Horse sounds better since she’s the largest of the northern’s. Besides not everyone knows that show.
The lathe operator at 12:36 had no safety goggles on!
@aaronspringborn349 жыл бұрын
How are far percentage wise are they with the project?
@stevew2708 жыл бұрын
Is this beautiful beast finished yet?
@09JDCTrainMan8 жыл бұрын
+Steve W No, but she's near finished. My guess is that she will be done between February and September this year.
@RealMikeySlaps5 жыл бұрын
Steve W, UP Big Boy 4014 is the beast
@adamchancellor636210 жыл бұрын
And for freight or passenger service and excursions maybe probably service iam kind of good at by how many years I played train simulator
@trainknut11 жыл бұрын
Guys 2926 and 3751 are different engines for 1 3751 has 80" drivers and is a class 2 4-8-4 build after the class1 4-8-4 or the 2900's the 3700's are a different class and size
@chism265 жыл бұрын
The 2900 where but after
@TheDeputation11 жыл бұрын
good luck with that one!! 3751 and 2926 maybe but not 3415
@adamchancellor636210 жыл бұрын
I played train simulator ever sense I was a little kid long time isn't it
@Fedora5957 Жыл бұрын
When will the Madam Queen be rebuilt and operated?
@atsf2926 Жыл бұрын
This is a very old video. She is already rebuilt and we will run her when the turntable is restored and the sawmill spur is rebuilt
@Fedora5957 Жыл бұрын
@@atsf2926 BUT! what about the Madam Queen in Albuquerque, a 2-10-4.
@allen480 Жыл бұрын
@@atsf2926 Interesting and fun video. Many thanks!
@TheSteamGuy512511 ай бұрын
@@Fedora5957you mean 5030 in Santa Fe or the 5000 in Amarillo TX
@Fedora595711 ай бұрын
AT&SF 5000 in Amarillo.@@TheSteamGuy5125
@Bronywithguns87010 жыл бұрын
Sure wish they could do that to 2921 here in Modesto, Ca
@andrewturney438310 жыл бұрын
Or have 2921 move a locomotive workshop somewhere along the original Santa Fe line.
@Bronywithguns87010 жыл бұрын
yeah that'd be cool cause its a part of our california RR history and we cant let it rot in a park filled with homeless people and drug dealers like it is now.
@TylerF35A9 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, I brought up 2921 to the guys working on 2926. They're just as pissed about the lack of care she's receiving as I am.
@Bronywithguns8709 жыл бұрын
Kevin Metz You don't know how happy that makes me knowing you brought up 2921 to those guys working on 2926. I really hope that they'll come here and finish and redo everything that was done in the late 90s. She really has fallen into disrepair and needs help if we want to keep her from turning into a scrapheap. I'd love for one day to see her move under her own power.
@TylerF35A9 жыл бұрын
Bronywithguns870 I'm sure anyone who's been around the "surviving" 2900s and 5000s would want to see them fixed! I think 2925 is probably in worse condition than 2921. 5021 is also a gem being abused in Sacramento.
@NickyDsTrains10 жыл бұрын
Or perhaps even 3751.
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@philippelouvet649611 жыл бұрын
bravo pour cette belle histoire au moins la vapeur est encore bien vivante aux états unis pas comme en france ! pourtant on est toujours en train de vous copier ?!...
@TheDeputation11 жыл бұрын
you do realize that I'm not doubting her pulling ability but her ability to travel likely far west over towards 3751 just so all could even triplehead. 2926 isn't that far away from where 3751 is as compared to 3415. Friction bearings is another thing keeping her from coming way over here. a 2926 3751 doubleheader is not at all far off reality, a 2926, 3751, and 3415 tripleheader is. Believe me I'd love to see as much as you but you gotta think realistic here.
@sampatel55092 жыл бұрын
Music over voice, oh well. It would have been a dull story without it.
@arthurhouston311 жыл бұрын
Why
@Jimboliah39858 жыл бұрын
Yeah, deleted my original comment as the reply stack got too hectic. And if I had a Santa Fe steam engine, I'd still prefer painting the road number on the sides of the cab instead of the A.T. & S.F.