The Big Boy Locomotive Chase - Evanston to Ogden May 8 2019

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I have been waiting for this moment since the very first report, and the video "Big Boy Going Home"! So much history! The countdown has reminded me of the approaching Christmas Holliday from back when I was a kid! Following the story of the restoration of the 4014, and even being privileged to have the opportunity to see the very insides of the Big Boy locomotive during restoration! Finally, the moment has arrived!! What an experience! I would like to extend a grateful "Thanks" to Ed and his crew, for making this restoration possible. I would also like to thank Ian and Casey for their help with the drone footage! Their skills are phenomenal! I would love to extend a heartfelt thanks to our viewers and commenters, many of whom we met along this journey! It's totally amazing that the restoration of the 4014 Big Boy Locomotive could bring so many people from across the globe, together!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

@William NoTell Thanks!

[@davidwayneprins]

I swear when I see this channel's videos that I am watching Nat Geo or History Channel not KZbin. Dale and Karyn do high quality work.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Awwww.... Thanks! We have a lot of fun doing it!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!!! It's taken me 55 years to figure out which end of the camera to point at the train. But I'm getting it figured out. Steve said the other day he's been building models for 65 years and is now pretty good at it. Just in time to die. Gee Steve, lighten up.

[@GregMach1982]

2:45 wow what a beautiful shot scenery !!! It's like going back in time !!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Echo canyon! Karyn and I were through there several times per year. As a kid we took the old Lincoln Highway, som of which is still there. Then Ike said we needed a freeway! A what? Trust me, you’ll like it. We liked Ike.

[@uscgtankerwhitmore8777]

those drone shots would be excellent on a IMAX screeen.

[@ToyManTelevision]

This was fun to edit, except right in the middle of editing the computer turned into the "steaming pile of poo emoji". So I grabbed the "spare" system which almost worked. Then pulled the drives out of the dead (really dead) computer and stuck them in a really old computer. And that too almost worked. So the show was made by switching computers depending on which software I needed.

[@kevnmtns4773]

2:50 --- WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FL70NJ]

You know that with important and/or valued work something is usually bound to go wrong!! lol

[@christopherhereford1803]

You've gone over and beyond your call of duty. May God bless all your efforts and crown them with success. Have a lovely week ahead.

[@StressLessCamping]

Toy Man Television well you did very well despite adversity.

[@BCSchmerker]

+ToyMan *Sounds as though ye need a whole new set o' hard drives.* I've shortlisted the WD Red® to go into my ASUS® CM1630-06, as the stock Seagate® ST31000258AS is due for replacement on hours and I need a drive safe to 60°C - I have to build my my rigs to endure a Central Valley (CA, USA) summer, as ambient temps can hit 40°C in August.

[@daviemaclean61]

Brilliant video. Headline - "Old loco causes traffic jam". For every spectacular shot of the Big Boy I bet there are a few with spectacular footage of the caboose!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

LOL! Love it! Hopefully, the semi-truck-driver, who blasted us with his horn on the freeway, will have regrets! He just "passed" up one historical piece of machinery, that can outhaul his Peterbilt! The horn is louder on the Big Boy too! LOL!

[@ToyManTelevision]

We shoot like we drive. Zen commuting. Remembering that at all times half of all the cars in the world may be in front of you, but the other half are behind you. And you will get where you need to be just as fast if you "go with the flow". AND you will be happy and calm instead of angry and frustrated. I do suspend this general rule when driving the Mustang on a track. In this case I have a small decal on my side mirror the reads "objects in the mirror are loosing"

[@daviemaclean61]

@@ToyManTelevision Objects in the rear view mirror have been blown away! ;-)

[@iannarita9816]

GREAT VIDEO! The aerial footage(drone) really makes the day. FWIW. Trains Magazine reported "Business owners and local economic development officials say hotels have been booked solid and restaurants have been packed wherever the big 4-8-8-4 makes an overnight stop". This was on their Newswire feed. Also Karyn, having over many years of driving trucks I would not want to be doing 65mph in places in Weber Canyon not over Parley. That I did not see any reports of serious accidents following the train is the good side. I can remember all those years ago chasing 4449 down the coast along US-101 back in 1976. Wish I could have been there. Many thanks again for sharing your adventure.

[@kerridillon3120]

The most EPIC FOOTAGE ever of the Big Boy's journey!! The beautiful music just enhances the entire experience! Thank you both ever so much Mr. & Mrs Toyman! Truly one of the most professional and best produced channels on the KZbin! You made my Sunday!!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! We had a lot of fun shooting the video for this! Thank goodness that we had a few spots picked out ahead of time... Traffic was nuts! It was amazing to see soooo many people from across the globe, to see this historic event!

[@NYCJDClark]

Many thanks to you, Dale and Karyn, for chasing the Big Boy and sharing your experiences with everyone. You have out done yourselves with this show, it is fantastic.Your production is first rate. I am thinking OSCAR! It is great to see the Big Boy running once again. Of course, this is not possible without the UP RR and their many dedicated people. Many many thanks to them also. It was cool to see the guys from the Netherlands too. Thanks again

[@greguzar8233]

Well Sir; You kids did not disappoint. A true home run. You even poured on the "Smultz" with that great and lofty music. The Drone footage was just fabulous and well worth using an outside contact for this stunning chapter. Carry on with this most excellent pursuit of "Screwing Around." Greg and Jeanne

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Awwww... Thanks! We sure had a lot of fun with this! The numbers of the people were amazing! Quite an experience!

[@microbusss]

I wanna sees the Challenger & Big Boy run together!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

That would be a sight! Even all three!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

I remember seeing the big boy at the pomoa fair gounds, great to see it up and running, the u.p. crew did a great job bring it back to life

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

This has been quite a story! Just amazing! UP has some amazing people. So happy they have the talent to breathe life into this giant of iron and steel once again!

[@JawTooth]

I filmed it in both directions also. I went to Promontory Summit to film the replica steam locomotives without a ticket. I parked in a small lot next to the entrance where the sign is and just walked in. Lol

[@ToyManTelevision]

Cool! They never checked our ticket.

[@robertcowan2817]

We are back home in Brisbane Australia after two weeks following the train! It was nice to meet you both during our travels and thanks for your excellent coverage of the "Great Train Race to Ogden". Your videos will ensure that we don't forget any of the experiences we enjoyed during our visit.

[@georgemccoy5028]

I felt I should have been in a huge movie cinema with surround sound and popcorn to watch this. My hat is off to you for another fantastic Toy Man TV production! Thank you.

[@trmn311]

Great job on the camera footage and the music was very appropriate for the Big Boys travels! Well done! 👍

[@cbgadget4740]

You guys have done it again, another Awesome video. The drone shots were fantastic. Nice job on the editing and looking forward to the next. PS, you Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍😎😎😎 Cary

[@ToyManTelevision]

cbgadget thanks for watching. Another one on the bench right now!

[@doubleutubefan5]

Love the music and the visuals! Thank you for the amazing look into history in the making

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!! It was fun to make! More coming!

[@Michaellovestrains]

Another quality production there! Those drone shots are to die for, impressive. Really awesome to see the turnout as well, meeting people from all over the World traveling just to see this historic movement - nothing like it anywhere else!

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi5399]

I cant wait see her this summmer 4014 in Spokane awesome

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Should be fantastic! Exciting stuff!

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi5399]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat oh yeah i so appreciate it thank u i love u both

[@christopherhereford1803]

Thank you Dale and Karyn, that was a feast for the eyes. Your fans from Denmark were mesmerized! Wish we could have been there. So glad you bagged those two tickets. Can't wait to see what you see. In the meantime, and until then, take care and do what you do best! God bless!

[@Rebel9668]

88th! LOL. But then I only watch youtube on my pc and I'm not always on it. Beautiful shots. I couldn't help but notice the speed limit said 80 though....wow. Looking at the curves on that road from the drone views I can't picture myself going nearly that fast on that road, lol. I was hoping y'all would show where they stored it in Evanston on those old tracks. Maybe you did and I missed it?

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Shoot! I was 693, and I helped make this! Yes... The speed limit is 80 along there... but does slow down to 65 in Parley's Canyon... People are still doing 80 though! I would not want to drive fast on those frontage roads... But folks did! Some were even driving backwards! Let's just say this: The Big Boy and 844 were only "part" of the show! LOL!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Beauty in motion, fantastic drone footage. Just amazing large scenery with a large machine from a by gone era. Truly aw inspiring.

[@JEFFNMANDA3]

Total class act guys!! Excellent drone footage, wasn't expecting that. Beautiful video!!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

We have worked together with Ian and Casey on quite a few shoots. Great and talented guys!

[@IEEPres1]

It was a delight to meet you two in Ogden. I failed to give you my name, Sid North. I live in Wenatchee, Washington. I am a subscriber to your channel, and really enjoy your "screwing around". I and three guys made the trip to be a part of this great event.

[@francescoferrigno2339]

Absolutely stunning... the footage is incredible! Makes it even more impressive knowing you had to keep swapping back and forth with the computers. Im completely speechless. Bravo sir!

[@RailPreserver2K]

Be honest with me do y'all have like an IMAX camera and if not what camera were you using and I'm referring to the scene at 2:49 it looks like like the kind of film quality used in movie production no joke

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thats a 4K Mavic Pro drone. Shot in 4K raw so I can adjust the color in editing. The footage looks almost black and white on the camera files. AND Ian really knows where to put the drone to get the best footage. All those shots are really one long shot starting over the pond at the east bound rest area and then speeding high and down canyon to get the Devil's Gate and a bit of lower canyon. In the show about finding good locations for the Wasatch Grade we pointed out that "if" we had a drone thats the shot we would want. At the time we didn't know if Ian could be there or not. He's working a big feature and thought he could not get away. ANWAY he DID!! In the "finding good locations" we really tell everyone what at shots are without being too obvious. Don't want to give away the best fish''en holes! PS I have worked on 2 IMAX films but only in sound. Which is my "thing".

[@NicksCollectableCreations]

Funny the day before Big Boy left Cheyenne I was talking with a guy from France.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Right? In Sunday’s show we hang around at sunset in Evanston and the crowds thin out to about 70 people. Who are standing and sitting just watching the big boy in the changing light. For like 2 hours. Not one was (other than us) American. Mostly from Japan. But few knew each other. One guy I spoke with was avoiding people as his English was poor. He was from Denmark. All these people from all over the world just watching the big boy in the fading light... wow..

[@ggsumner1947]

I don't comment much anymore, but I must say this is the best quality video of this event I have seen to date. I just wish it where longer. I really appreciate you two sharing all the screwing around you do. Sorry about your computer crash. Hopefully you can revive it. Thank you!

[@charleslicha2770]

Great camera work! More than worthy of any Hollywood production.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!! Ian came up with the best drone footage! I guess that why he does that for a living. We were really lucky to have him along.

[@houseofsteinert]

Wow great locomotives, thanks for sharing this impressions. You both are so lovely, keep up the good passionate work.

[@spotts9668]

I'll bet it was a glorious sight to behold!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Really! More to come. Big boy is heading right back out!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Breathtaking! It brought a lump to my throat! Thanks so much you two! xo Lisa

[@ToyManTelevision]

Its quite a train and quite a place!

[@alcomotion]

Wonderful footage! I loved the drone shots! You guys looked like you had a great time. So cool to meet people from all over the world for this event! Thank you for this video. Peace

[@ToyManTelevision]

More drone shots on Sunday as we go back up the hill

[@paulsmith6616]

I have to agree with all the comments so far that this is the best video so far. The drone work was superb and a delightful surprise, many thanks to Ian and Casey. I am still amazed by footage that shows the convoy of traffic following along and how the authorities and Union Pacific were tolerant of some minor trespass and parking breaches to allow everyone a fair chance of a view of this moment. I was also interested to learn that UP has planned for 4014 to tour their entire system over the summer to share this marvel far and wide. Should be interesting.....

[@ToyManTelevision]

I’m feeling for Ed and the crew. After years of 60 hour weeks getting ready they have been living on and with this train now for over a week. And as soon as they can fix a few problems that came up back out on the high iron for 4 months and thousands of miles. I know it’s exactly what they live to do. But damn.... that’s strength and devotion.

[@paulsmith6616]

@@ToyManTelevision Agreed, on behalf of all of us who fretted, sweated and waited, hoping against hope that all would be well and......... HISTORY! as only UP would dare and Ed and his team would breathe life into. We all watched, many made the trip, all of us enjoyed. Now is the time to reflect on the huge amount of work involved and Ed's cheerful demeanor each time he fielded questions relating to the restoration. That goes equally to the amazing team members he has gathered. I say they are all heroes.

[@sparkslightingable]

Fantastic and beautiful video as always

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!

[@Rail-Rody]

Great video as always! It was nice meeting you two in Echo Canyon! (The Dutch people ;) )

[@StressLessCamping]

My god this video is just incredible. The absolutely stunning footage is breathtaking. I had to watch multiple times with my studio headphones. Just a great, great job. I definitely did NOT find it boring!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!!! Just finished the Mother’s Day chase back to Evanston. What an event. And an amazing finish. Stay tuned.

[@johnburger1681]

Someone brought up wanting to see Big Boy and Challenger double head. Don't hold your breath. Challenger needs an overhaul. My wife and I had tickets to ride the train back to Evanston on 12 May. Part of the package was a private tour of the train on 11 May. The tour started out with a presentation/ question and answer session. The first presenter was the UP vice president(I don't remember his official title) in charge of the steam program among other things Then Ed gave a presentation and answered questions. When ED was just about done the VP came back up and brought up the Challenger. Apparently one of the group asked him about the overhaul. He said they had decided not to make a decision until 4014 was done. The audience kept pressing him like "is that a maybe". He said "maybe no" more than once. He finally said that if it were up to him no. Then he said we just have to decide what to do with it. We know they had many extra parts made for 4014 to hopefully use on Challenger but that does not sound very encouraging. Of course he is not the top dog so anything is possible.

[@ToyManTelevision]

John Burger 3985 is in really bad shape. Needs everything 4014 did and a lot more. Two to three times as many stays. Most of the firebox needs to be replaced but the big thing is two sections on the boiler shell are bad. So it can be done but twice perhaps three times the expense of big boy.

[@johnburger1681]

@@ToyManTelevision Well, that explains his response. Ed was completely silent when the VP was speaking as he should be.

[@jimbronson4506]

Your videos on the Big Boy have superb! Thank you for sharing.

[@lesliedickinson198]

Your video coverage of the bigboy has been awesome and much appreciated, I've so enjoyed seeing this loco in action. It's a pity more USA steam loco's weren't saved from the cutters torch. I'm following the newbuild of a T1 with interest. We have done it here in the UK albeit the locomotives are smaller but it proves it can be done.

[@robertlee9395]

Lots of cool shots. The drone footage was outstanding! Thanks for sharing!

[@neworleanssaintsfan2903]

Amazing footage beautiful scenery and an amazing locomotive

[@ToyManTelevision]

Just finished up the Mothers Day chase from Ogden back to Evanston. Really nice stuff!

[@JerkRice]

It looks like lots of people had a lot of fun getting their own Big Boy footage. I'm sure it was nice bunch of people.

[@reedhe665]

Some of the best coverage I have seen on the Big Boy.

[@Gnumpfy]

High Karen & Dale, I'd Love to See your Clips in best Quality as always! Thanks from Germany. But why runs the first yellow Tender in Reverse, Uncle Pete?

[@JohnNack]

I was at the events (big boy/reenactment)! Great video!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Good deal! Glad you could be part of the crowd! Once in a lifetime experience!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Ogden! It was a great show. One little complaint. When they realized it was going to rain they put up a "tent" over the press area. OK but a 50 foot tall black box in front of the stage? ANYWAY UP really put on a great show!! (for the people who could see it)

[@LEB52]

It was great to see you and shake you hand in Ogden.

[@robertlucido3686]

I went to a train show today in Durand, it's another one of the good shows I go to, and then I went to Durand union station, they were running their model railroad clubs layout, as well an HO scale layout I see at the Huckleberry Railroad, and a Lego layout

[@ShropshireLass]

Great footage! The only thing that would have made it better would have been to have UP pull the SP cab-forward out of CSRRM for a rebuild, and have it and the Big Boy go nose-to-nose for the re-enactment (but that's never going to happen).

[@ToyManTelevision]

The only cab forward is really stuck in the museum forever. But at least one survived

[@jamesneidlinger6065]

Great drone shots. Drones are perfect for chasing trains

[@gleanerk]

Dale and Karen , thanks!

[@DougAtwood]

Incredible work as usual! You continually amaze me at the beauty of your shots and perfect music selection. When I grow up, I want to be like you, good sir!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks! More coming for 3weeks. And! 4014 is heading right back out.

[@ewelmo3921]

Once upon a time I was requested to join a team looking to restore the 4014 long before the UP got the idea. The AQMD in California put the brakes on the idea and I am glad someone managed to get the 4014 out of Pomona (and California) so it could be run again. It did amaze me at the time the pristine condition of the cab and all the controls ( everything was there, down to the engineers notes on the last run in - it was run / driven in, not towed-). The one advantage this one ( and only one in my humble opinion ) Big Boy survived so well was that the Railroad Museum in Pomona California was in the middle of the county fairgrounds and had 24 hr security. It was a lot of fun crawling all over that monster, the firebox was huge inside!

[@ToyManTelevision]

They always said it would run again. But the reality of what that would take was problem. When UP decided to restore a big boy 4014 was a candidate. As were others. But the group in Pomona became ok with loosing their pride and joy in order to see it get restored correctly. Over budget UP originally thought it was a 4 million project. Keep in mind they had the crew and shop to do it and it still cost perhaps 7 million. This is the really of what it takes to pull this off. Thanks UP and the Steam Crew.

[@ewelmo3921]

@@ToyManTelevision I am impressed as well at the work they did, when we were looking at repairing it we were looking at the Orange Empire RR Museum ( btw if you haven't been then you need to) to possibly supply shop facilities. It would of been a insane job to pull off and as you said my hats off to the steam shop for pulling off this miracle. I restored a narrow gauge tram line in a 100 year old gold mine and I really know just how much work it is.

[@reddog-ex4dx]

That was so cool! You meet a fan from Amsterdam, how cool is that! That drone footage was really good. I said it would be a mad house and it was! Glad you could get all this footage and managed to get it together with an old computer. HA!

[@cowboyvalley]

Thanks for doing all the crowed busting and driving to get these shots!

[@bigwoz78]

Stunning video footage, thanks for sharing

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks for watching. It’s been an adventure. And more to come.

[@09jrasner703]

Great video guys!!! I love the drone footage and I always like watching you two have a great time chasing the trains

[@ToyManTelevision]

Much more drone in Sunday’s show. Including the $1800 drone missing a high voltage cable by about a foot! But a great show!!

[@Ian-qs3fz]

This is the best railfanning channel i think ive ever seen

[@ToyManTelevision]

Ian Quinn gee thanks!!!!!! We also cover cars and other toys but mostly trains. Mostly. Tell everyone! Love to see more people here!

[@FL70NJ]

Great video montage, love your choices for the background music!!

[@j.j.foster7002]

Lovely footage, and those drone shots were magnificent....wish they were of longer duration!. Well done, Toy Folks!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Ion really came up with amazing footage. Almost hit the power line in the one shot. Missed by inches!!! But WOW.

[@Brian_rock_railfan]

Awesome video Toy Man Television :)

[@ToyManTelevision]

THANKS!!

[@aaronspringborn34]

Hey Toy Man Television. I more than appreciate the channel when it comes to UP Steam. I have a question though do you have any updates regarding the Challenger the 3985 of when the restoration work will continue on that locomotive? Thank you both and God bless you.

[@davidcook1060]

Excellent video, just one question why is the 8937 in the back of the 2 steam engines? (I’m thinking maybe a problem with hooking up to the other cars.)

[@JHGwjesusLuv]

Great vlog really enjoyed it with all the problems you spoke of you are a real PROFESSIONAL ! THANKS

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Great chase guys! Can't wait for more!- Joey

[@mikemichaelc344]

you folks do such a great job Thanks and keep it up

[@rpllieb]

Very nice you guys !!! You have more fun just Screwing around then anybody I know. Haha .

[@ToyManTelevision]

Just finished the Ogden to Evanston run. Really great!

[@robertemmons2260]

Glad that you got your show up and running! Sorry to hear about your computer though, they seem to have a built in limited life engineering designed to fail after a certain amount of time. Watching your video while listening in my car through the cars audio system brings a more real feel, thus heightening the experience. Thank you for another great video!

[@robnnorthaustin]

Could you please give me a link where I can buy this inspiring music? I have not found a place to buy it. I have to say between the drone video , your editing and the fantastic music I believe this video has to be one of the best I've watched on YT. Fantastic work!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Rob NAustin sadly no. It’s Richard Band. And he wrote it to use on videos. I bought it from smartsound. Richard writes music mostly for tv commercials. This album is just Richard Band 6 and the music is called Americana. It’s based on Aaron Copland mostly Appalachian Spring. But also Fanfare For The Common Man. It comes from smart sound broken up by measures and instruments so the editor (me) can alter it to fit the mood and picture. But it won’t play except on their software because of that. You can go to smartsounds web site and look for Richard band and they have a demo and there may be a way to record it. Are you on Facebook?

[@jeffbangkok]

Trying to unwrap some peanut toffee and the wax paper is sticking and I can't see to get it off with the tears in my eyes from this beautiful video...hehe..Thanks again from Bangkok

[@ToyManTelevision]

Bangkok! We would love to see that part of the world. A friend made a neat documentary called “the cement ball of heaven, earth and hell” about a shrine a guy built in the forest there. Beautiful. Thanks for the very kind words! It means a lot.

[@lordsjaak]

cool that few Netherlands show up, i come from Vlissingen and that is in province Zeeland but still nice to see them :)

[@awizardalso]

WOW! I had no idea that there's an 80 mph speed limit in the U.S.! The highest here in Ohio is 70. Once again, thanks for your time to follow #4014, #844 and the train. Any idea how they turned the engines around? I did see another video where the #844 was running backwards while #4014 was being filled with water.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

LOL! Yes... On some of the freeways, like Interstate 80 through Wyoming, we have an 80 MPH speed limit. Mostly, because the towns and cities are far and few between. Now... "Speed Limit" seems to be lost on some motorists. "Speed Suggestion" might be more appropriate. I have been driving at an even 80 mph, but have had other motorists whiz around me like I was in a parking lot, looking for a parking space! We missed the 844 running backwards.. But did see another motorist on a frontage road DRIVING backwards!!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Which is why the normal speed is 90-100. If they posted the limit at 110 people would go 125. In a pickup truck Afterburners when needed. They turn the locomotives on a "wye" track. At ogden its called Bridge Junction, where the old SP interchanged with the UP and the very old Salt Lake, San Pedro and Los Angles. THe line to Salt Lake in this case. Anyway a Y shaped interchange where you can do a three point turn with an entire train.

[@awizardalso]

@@ToyManTelevision Thank you. I'll look that up on Google Earth. I had heard that out there in the middle of nowhere, there may be no speed limit.

[@iannarita9816]

There are places in Utah on I-80 and I-15 where the speed limit is 80mph. The other place with 80mph speed limits is in West Texas on I-20 and I-10 out in the desert.

[@geomodelrailroader]

That was a good run Toyman I hope to see Big Boy this summer.

[@WillSperling]

Please what is the music score you used in this video? I am a devout soundtrack man and loved it!

[@WillSperling]

I tried using Shazam and Sound Hound, and wasn't able to identify the source music that was used on the video. I would sincerely appreciate if you could identify what it's called!

[@upsd402]

Great video, hope you get your hard drive restored.

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

I brought my drone on the chase up to echo but it was way too windy.

[@ToyManTelevision]

I saw one up ther but I think it ended up in Cincinnati

[@dizguy89]

What an awesome video!!! The music you chose was absolutely perfect!! Where did you find that piece? It sounds like the one you used in one of your #844 videos.

[@ToyManTelevision]

dizguy89 hi. Yes the music is by Richard Band. He sells it on the internet for use in films. Amazing music!

[@beast1624]

"...dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!"

[@FutureRailProductions]

Lookin' good guys! Did you guys get my footage for the chase on the return trip from Ogden to Evanston? The one over by Taggart's Grill?

[@ToyManTelevision]

NO! Dang LOVE TO HAVE IT! with my computer problems.. Email is trashed on my edit system. Been working as best as I can from the phone.

[@FutureRailProductions]

I shared it to your Facebook wall, but here's the link. It's the raw footage without any music so if you need it, it's there! I wish you luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHardaZ3d7GMp6s

[@thunderbird1921]

Big Boy ran beautifully, other than a few minor things needing to be adjusted. Interesting note, seems like 844's cylinder piston packing was kind of leaking on parts of the trip. Hopefully they get that fixed now that both are back in Cheyenne.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. 4014 had a bad packing leak in the front Engeneer side. And 844 copies everything the big boy does! Easy fix and no problem at all. The source of all human knowledge, the internet, the packing problem stopped the crew from getting to Greeley on the Thursday night run to test the locomotive. As usual the internet is wrong. The packing was noisy but that’s about it. Ed waited until sunset to avoid to many photos getting out before the big Christening event. They had the diesel tow them back because the crew died. 12 hours on the clock. And Ed was not going to let some random relief crew run his big boy. That’s why they put the diesel at the back when they left Cheyenne. They knew they would run out the clock.

[@TMCCABE]

What is the name of the song when big boy was coming down echo

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. I get my music from Smart Sound. That’s by Richard Band from 3 pieces he calls “Americana”. Sort of based on Aaron Copland.

[@Mike-tg7dj]

Never boring ever! The Big Boy next to the Golden Spike Celebration Hmm? tough call, tough call. I'm going with the Trans-continental Railway because it solidified the nation east to west that opened up opportunities that prior to that were unimaginable. Prior to this everything either went around South America or the jungles of Central America or which both were perilous from either shipwreck or disease. The costs in time and money were lowered as well in what used to take months only took days. The connection also provided that other routes were possible leading to the Burlington Route in the northern states and the Southern Pacific in the southern territories. One thing I don't understand is that as wildly successful as this venture was in the attempts to duplicate it elsewhere it was either met with fizzle or failure. The Trans-Siberian Railway never really had the bang that the United States had in 1869 and Cecil Rhodes never did connect Cairo to Capetown so you see I guess what was created in Utah back in 1869 really was quite special.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Between the Civil War ending and the railroad being finished there has never been that kind of growth in America sense. Suddenly people in New York had cheep fresh produce and people in California had current news and affordable equipment. AND really felt for the first time like part of America. The railroad also had a telegraph! When the Civil War ended it took a week for the news to wander west as a rumor. Became a standing joke that a million "hicks" in the west didn't even know the war was over. Not a joke in the west. AND now they could sell all the produce they could grow. A second gold rush, only this one never played out! We were adding states so fast they couldn't even find a current American flag for the Golden Spike Event! The one they used was months old and so missing several stars. Nothing like it anywhere.

[@ThePaulv12]

Dale & Karyn you're becoming quite the celebrity couple. That's hilarious those international travellers finding you there. NB Be sure, Promontory Summit NOT Promontory Point LOL!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hopefully everyone is getting the point!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Ps. We are driving out to promontory point in a few weeks. In part as a joke. “Where is the golden spike?” But mostly because you can now drive on the causeway! Between Ogden and “the point”!

[@MrBlackdragon1230]

Anyone know why they didnt have the UP6936 on the run? It would have seemed more appropriate for the occasion.

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s finicky. But your right. That would be cool. They usually only run it once or twice a year and for this special trip they needed 100% reliable and something they could change out if needed.

[@RENunez-sd6ov]

Big Boy 4014 we are proud of you here at your old home in Pomona Ca. and a BIG 4014 THANKS! again you to, for the great video, love the mountains in the background. Also posted it on my website imagesofpomona.blogspot.com

[@thattrainguy]

You can't ALL be "FIRST"! at least I will admit it 5th

[@drgw489productions]

I only see 5

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

We needed a "5th", once we got home!! LOL!

[@TickledFunnyBone]

8:20 doing golden spiky things rofl!

[@PeterRamselaar]

Shame i can only give one thumb up.

[@hemipaterson2486]

I'd be as star-struck as the guys from the Netherlands.

[@ToyManTelevision]

What a machine.

[@hemipaterson2486]

@@ToyManTelevision haha I meant star-struck meeting you two. I've been a subscriber since back when there were about 300 of us. TMT has been my favorite channel ever since. The Big Boy is quite a machine though. I can't get over how loud the rod-clank is!

[@Shadowfax-1980]

At 4:21, you can see another drone following the train.

[@SaintCoemgen]

Nice video. But would have preferred the raw sound track and sounds for the full video. Or simply no sound at all for some sections (i.e. drone camera). The back ground music, when applied, I personally found annoying. Turned off sound for a lot of this video, so not be be distracted by the visual splendor of the Big Boy -- the engine should be the point, not some background, added music. If can not get original sound then best to just let the sight of the engine take center stage. Much better at, for example, 5:21.Original sights. *And* original sound. But then ruined it at 5:50. All, only in my humble opinion, of course.

[@railfan1762]

It derailed :(

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Yes.. I just read about that.. :"( I suppose things like that can happen with a locomotive that big. We witnessed the Big Boy and 844 coming into Evanston having to stop, because there were a pile of huge rocks too close to the tracks, which had to be moved. In Rock Springs, low hanging tree branches prevented the Big Boy and 844 from pulling into the resting place at the depot. If anything... issues, like these, tell us just how BIG these locomotives are! Looks like the derailment was remedied. Whew! Right??

[@railfan1762]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat ya and what I'll say is terrible is if it derailed worse there was gonna be another 5 years fixing it it's such a shame the quality of work my generation does compared to people who know what there doing

[@railfan1762]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat and also the fact that this steam engine is one of a kind the next best canadate for a new big boy is the one by me in Frisco Texas and it would be a shame if we lose this one I pray that this is a lesson to the track layers and the union Pacific to place tougher rails and test the turn radius the mallet type engines cause a lot of wear and tear on the rails every turn could potentially crack the rails I'm just glad 844 didn't derail to and I hope and pray that another accident doesn't happen to the big boy it would be ashame

[@Texas_and_Pacific]

First

[@drgw489productions]

I call bs

[@drgw489productions]

Did u refresh

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

@@drgw489productions LOL! About to do that now! It's been quite a long journey and I am a bit of a mess... I do hear where the moose are coming out of the hills........ Later! :D

[@ToyManTelevision]

Actually we saw it first. Just saying. 😀

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

@@ToyManTelevision Welllllll I parked the getaway car!!!

[@drgw489productions]

FIRST

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

All of our viewers and commenters are Number One with us!!

[@09jrasner703]

Great video guys!!! I love the drone footage and I always like watching you two have a great time chasing the trains