The Big Boy Locomotive Chase - Green River to Evanston Wyoming May 6th 2019

The Great Train Case continues across Wyoming and into Utah! This week we chase through the night to Evanston Wyoming where we really get out first up close look at what well be the best restoration of a steam locomotive. And in this case the largest steam locomotive in the world, one of, if not the, largest steam locomotives ever built.
Here at Evanston the locomotives are placed in the siding for 48 hours to accommodate track work. Also here at Evanston they have been working on the shop roundhouse and depot for years and they are working RIGHT NOW to get more finished. Then on to Ogden down the Wasatch Grade in Echo Canyon to celebrate the driving of the golden spike on May 10, 1869. Where our story will continue next Sunday!
Evanston’s Historic Roundhouse & Rail yards were constructed in 1912-1914 by Union Pacific Railroad and features one of the last intact roundhouses on the UPRR line. In 2009, the city was able to refurbish the first of four sections of the Round-house as a public facility. The bi-level structure includes a spacious gallery, un upper level lounge, three small boardrooms and/or one large classroom. It also contains an elevator and two kitchenettes. Roundhouse Section One can easily accommodate up to 1,300 conference attendees and exhibitors. With a state-of-the-art audio/visual system, stages and podiums, banquet tables and chairs, the facility is fully equipped to host events of nearly any size. Across the plaza is the Machine Shop (renovated in 2004), a 17,000 sq. ft. building with a catering kitchen. The Roundhouse & Machine Shop can be rented together or separately. In addition, the community has an ample selection of caterers available to service such occasions. The City of Evanston proposes a minimal flat fee charge for the use of the facility. Reservations must be made as soon as possible, as the facility is used frequently throughout the year, especially during the summer months.
From their web site:
The Roundhouse gallery/ballroom can hold up to 900 attendees. The Portland Rose Classroom can accommodate 115 guests. Three small boardrooms can be sectioned off and each can hold 21 guests. The Upper Mezzanine Area can be used as classroom space, as well, and holds a capacity of 200.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The "Pacific Railroad" and later as the "Overland Route") was a 1,912-mile (3,077 km) continuous railroad line constructed between 1863 and 1869 that connected the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Omaha, Nebraska/Council Bluffs, Iowa with the Pacific coast at the Oakland Long Wharf on San Francisco Bay. The rail line was built by three private companies over public lands provided by extensive US land grants. Construction was financed by both state and US government subsidy bonds as well as by company issued mortgage bonds. The Western Pacific Railroad Company built 132 mi (212 km) of track from Oakland/Alameda to Sacramento, California. The Central Pacific Railroad Company of California (CPRR) constructed 690 mi (1,110 km) eastward from Sacramento to Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. The Union Pacific built 1,085 mi (1,746 km) from the road's eastern terminus at Council Bluffs near Omaha, Nebraska westward to Promontory Summit.

[@robertfrazier7491]

I've been following the story of the Big Boy's return for a long time. And Toy Man Television has, in my opinion, the best coverage. Great job.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Robert Frazier thanks!!!!!!! Wow. I’m blushing

[@davidwayneprins]

I totally agree with Robert on this. Dale and Karyn's videos are the some of the closest on KZbin to being documentary level. I definitely do not find this channel to be boring.

[@steveskouson9620]

@@davidwayneprins, Robert Frazier, couldn't have said it better. FULL of information, but in an easy, homespun way. It was The Big Boy that brought me here (figuratively) but the show's quality has me staying. I wish The Big Boy would take me somewhere, LITERALLY! Hope he comes to Arizona, sometime. steve

[@ThePaulv12]

Hear, Hear!

[@georgemccoy5028]

Agree 100%!!!

[@tomas5376]

Such joy to see Big Boy alive and well!👍✌️😊🙏🏼

[@nancyharman4795]

I remember seeing a video several years ago when they were TRYING to get Big Boy to move a few inches, the beginning of his journey to be restored! This video is wonderful! To see him looking shiny and new... "Thrilling" barely begins to describe it! I'll probably never get across the country to see Big Boy in person, so I'm very grateful for your dedication in making your videos to share with the world -- THANK YOU! My own experience with restored steam locomotives involves two made in the Roanoke VA shops for Norfolk and Western: #611 ("The Queen of Steam") and #1218 -- both are currently in the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, but to see them steaming along the tracks in years past was a heart-clenching experience, so I can totally relate to how you must have felt seeing Big Boy on the rails again! #611 is elegance incarnate, and #1218's piercing whistle actually made my blood VIBRATE! I think I was born two decades too late... 😺💕🐾

[@jusjetz]

I always knew that the last of Steam locomotives has returned to ride the Railways again. I get the feeling they’ll make a documentary out of it or a sequel to “The last of the Giants.”

[@ToyManTelevision]

That would be great

[@warlordsquerk5338]

@@ToyManTelevision I'd love it too. Seeing a last of the giants in HD! Someone has to make this happen! For now I will content myself with this video :)

[@gmaneis]

Another video triumph for you guys! Thanks! I saw 844 in New Mexico 7 years ago and was blown away by its immensity, but next to 4014, it seems almost tiny! Thanks for all the interesting information you provided here, as you always do. I didn't know how the BB was named, but thought it might have had something to do with graffiti, and sure enough, it does! Cool! Great videography, as usual. Fun to watch!

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s a great locomotive with a great story

[@pinchy08]

Welcome back to steam Big Boy 4014! And Happy 150th Anniversary Golden Spike!

[@JerkRice]

That footage of the Big Boy at first light with the steam billowing out is amazing. What a beautiful restoration!

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

I've been looking forward to your video on the 4014 events. And it didn't disappoint. Congrats on a fun to watch, informative episode. Can't wait for the one next week.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Been chasing fir days. Gettin some great shots.

[@greguzar8233]

Yes, I'd be lying if I didn't say I watch others that covered this ground breaking inaugural run of 4014. Your little "clips"; teasers if you will on that famous social media site have had me watered up all week. You kids never disappoint. As memorable as the premiere of 8444(844) and my beloved #4449. You two have out done yourselves in this effort. As Sister Evangelista said to her brother on Call the Midwife, "Well Done You!" Two big thumbs up. Greg and Jeanne.

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s been a trip of a trip. We are in green river recuperating. Big boy is here for three days. And we need to gear up for the Rat Fink and edit some video. And treat our sunburn. And mow the lawn. And.... so it goes. Big boy is coming there soon! Schedule not set. Still debating whether they continue to Portland or turn east to salt lake. But will be at the museum in Sacramento in September. Or August but I guessing early September. And the narrow gauge convention at almost the same time. Wow!! Stay well! We are driving in the morning

[@minecraftertracey01]

How much video did u get of the big boy blowing its whistle?

[@robertweldon7909]

Ah, did anyone notice that diesel locomotive #4017 is parked right across the track from #4014? I understand that diesel #4014 was renumbered, so sad. It would have been way cool to have had diesel #4014 as the assist loco, after all it pulled the Big Boy home for the rebuild. Then after the trip to Ogden, renumber the diesel. Once again, way to go Toy Man, excellent screwing around.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. 4017. And the poor thing is tagged to death. Lives in Evanston and runs to Ogden every few days.

[@railhunterproductions]

1 view, 5 likes! KZbin? I guess they like the big boy too.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Weird counters.

[@1JUSTGOTLUCKY1]

Another great video and commentary from Toy Man Television...thank you for another great video!!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks! Blushing ☺️

[@e020443]

Thanks -- very nice video. This is Ed's masterpiece, his life's major achievement, or if it's not, it should be. These last days are probably his crowning achievement, and sleep is the last thought in his mind. He deserves every minute of it.

[@ToyManTelevision]

e020443 he and his team have done the impossible. Somehow making it look easy. After following in some depth what they have done for the last 2 years few know the whole story. I hope to be able to tell it now that the project is a huge success. 12 hour days 6 days a week. Rebuilding not just the big boy but 844 and the Cheyenne shops. Like I say. The whole story is unbelievable

[@billtimmons7071]

I appreciate the fact that you lingered and shot some of the lubricators, valve gear and power reverser. I may be wrong but Ed gave a talk at last years train show about the restoration and he said they will leave the lubricators on full until the parts wear in .. then they will back off the lube once worn in. Should be less obvious leaking once broken in. Maybe I'm wrong ... not sure you can even adjust mechanical lube output. Anyone out there have a guess? It makes sense to over lube while breaking in. Thanks for great shots. Stay safe on the highways.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Not sure. But they are lubing more often. And checking for hot bearings twice as often.

[@ToyManTelevision]

We are in Evanston right now. Just got the most amazing footage! And drone footage. Our feet have called a strike. For us this is a real problem. Not keen on crossing a picket line but when it’s your own feet on strike.... as I contemplate that I hope I don’t need to cross the picket line to go to the bathroom. Perhaps I can enter into binding arbitration cause we want to get over to the roundhouse at golden hour because they have parked the train next to the old powerhouse at the roundhouse. Need to shoot that up!!

[@louGriggs1944]

Great video. Love the pictures and the commentary. Thank you for making and sharing.

[@steveww1507]

very well done vid thanks for sharing

[@steamfanatic4464]

What a magnificent train I’ve been working on a ho scale diorama of the driving of the Golden spike I’m almost done I’ve put in about 8 hours into it there’s a video on my channel of it it’s not the best but it’s some of my best work and I only wish to see the big boy out on the rails also I really think that the 844 is a little sad but she’ll be ok

[@ToyManTelevision]

844 is still king. Sort of.

[@steamfanatic4464]

Yeah it’s kind of like the 844 is the first born child then big boy is like the overweight baby that was born less then a year ago

[@AtkataffTheAlpha]

Poor 844....... she's having the worse steam excursion ever.... don't worry 844 you'll be ok. I still love you even though my favorite steam engine is the big boy.

[@NgaiOlaudah]

😄

[@0000guy09]

Comment on my post Big boy 844 if you saw them leave Utah

[@0000guy09]

Btw I also saw it

[@love4uand4me]

I love your videos. I'm sorry for imposing on you in Promontory, but I was in shock but thrilled when I saw both of you in person. You've given me ideas by looking at your videos of how to plan my trip like going to Heber Valley Railroad and Dairy Keen, and I've been to both places with my travelling buddies, thanks to you, and we love those places. God bless you, Toy Man! I've also chased the Big Boy from Evanston, Wyoming, to Morgan, Utah. Great chase!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Leandras Jones JR hi! We were soooo tired during this trip. Gette’n to old for this much screwing around I guess. Naw! But these weeks long events are really overwhelming. By the time we got to Green River we looked like something a cat spat out. Sunday’s show is almost ready. Some great drone footage from Ian who we worked with on the port of LA shows. Anyway nice to meet you and hope we were coherent. But as I recall I don’t remember and that’s a bad sign.

[@love4uand4me]

@@ToyManTelevision Not a problem! Just glad I've met you! Thanks for sharing these interesting videos.

[@rpllieb]

Very nice ! Mechanical Music ! GUDJOB !

[@ToyManTelevision]

What a show!!

[@steveskouson9620]

Oil leaking, the CH47 Chinook has the same theory, If it ain't leaking, it's out of hydraulic fluid. Great story, buys! A question, you all from Utah? Something about your accent says southern Utah. steve

[@Romans--bo7br]

Steve Skouson..... in case they don't reply, Yes...they are from Utah, and from what I can tell they are not too far away from UP's Union Station in Ogden.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup!

[@Kevin-go2dw]

The oil over the motion is probably because the piston rod glands on the leading motion leaked for the first few days and the crew have not had a chance to clean it off. This most likely how the engines would have looked in service if the maintenance was starting to lack. In this case though it is part of the running in from the rebuild.

[@jokerproduction5135]

So awesome to see a big boy working. My favorite 4012 in Scranton used to take my kids to steam town and clime in the cab and look at the massive size The fire 🔥 box is so big they had steam jets to move the coal around so cool. Was the Erie Tripplex bigger than the big boy or was the big boy larger

[@ToyManTelevision]

Triplex is much more powerful and I think longer. But hard to use as a single locomotive as it breaks couplers When hooked to a long train. Usually used as a helper at the back. So some argue it’s not really a “locomotive”. Big boy is “bigger” overall and heavier. So it’s a debate.

[@jokerproduction5135]

Toy Man Television well the big boy is a more practical engine still in service today if not the biggest by def Definitely more Successful of the two the matt shay will always have my heart ❤️ be cause of my proximity to Susquehnna and the Starucca viaduct and it’s unique look 👀 as to weather or not it’s a locomotive 🚂 because of the job it preformed pusher or use over long distances it’s still a loco 😝

[@billhughes5489]

It is also amazing how quickly they did the rebuild. In Britain the rebuild of the Flying Scotsman took years.

[@cbgadget4740]

You nailed it folks, the last couple weeks have just been great. All the excitement of seeing this epic adventure has been awesome indeed. Thanks for sharing this video and will be looking for your video on the return trip. Thanks so much for sharing 👍👍👍😎😎😎 Cary

[@brucetharpe762]

I came to see Big Boy, but mostly I really wanted to reunite with 844 after 2 years! I’ve been longing to see her since July, and I was so relieved she was ok! She is definitely getting some attention from me! Luv you 844!

[@gmaneis]

I'm with you, Bruce. 844 rules!!!!

[@brucetharpe762]

I missed her sooo much to the point I just ran past 4014 to see 844 first! LOL

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

It was a great chase today. 😁🚂🚂

[@KTHedleyBassoon]

I think 4014 deserves the highlight, she just got restored

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. 844 understands. I hope.

[@sambiestrains2757]

Hey wonderfull i wanted to go the the Goldsmith špičke but it was too expensive

[@ToyManTelevision]

It was great!

[@thefemboyfamilyvlogs8837]

God! I feel terrible for the 844, it's like the 844 is being ignored n no one is paying attention to it, n the 4014 is like the new celebrity of the Union Pacific, n the 844 is like the lone child of the family, n it's basically all like this; Big Boy: "Hello everyone. I'm very pleased to meet you all." This was when they were waiting there until they were given clearance; Big Boy: "Since I've got some time here with you all, let me tell you some of my stories from when I used to work on this railroad back in the day." 844: "*sigh* I guess since 4014 here is getting all the attention, nobody wants to see me anymore. But at least I'm still loved in many ways. No matter what, I'll always be the "Living Legend", and I'll still be in the hearts of all enthusiasts!"

[@ToyManTelevision]

He’s holding up well for now. But no one has told him yet Big Boy is leaving on a 4,000 mile tour of the UP all summer and he gets to hold down the fort. Alone. Sad.

[@wcarlhepker4806]

Thank you for following and videoing all of this for us. You will treasure these videos the rest of your life, and we will too!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@combatrailfanfilms848]

Great Video BTW

[@donaldrudy5127]

That is very,very awesome to see two big boys going across our great nation.

[@deandanielson8074]

Thank you, thank you for taking all this time and the long hours to give us a firsthand look at Big Boy in Wyoming, heading for Utah. You two are really special and a gift to all of us. Much appreciated -- always!! Dean from Minnesota heading to Steamtown on Tuesday.

[@KTHedleyBassoon]

I love both of their whistles

[@ToyManTelevision]

We had the up close loud demonstrations as they trimmed a tree. Long story. Will be on in a few weeks.

[@ojofelixnm3608]

Big Boy is brute power but 844 is a high -stepping beauty

[@mrplane4205]

I love that train! I remember when it came to my hometown. I couldn’t get a film in though because the whistle was too loud for me. Next time I’m bringing a tripod

[@chrismate2805]

Awsome.

[@stevew270]

Seeing a big UP articulated brings back memories of seeing 3985 which I'm hearing as of right now according to Ed there are no plans for. :(

[@TheBruceGday]

Steve W I have been reading up until your comment that they plan to give 3985 the same rebuild treatment in the near future. Not that dates for starting had been given. Did that change?

[@stevew270]

@@TheBruceGday Some guy on UP's Steam Club's FaceBook page said he talked to Ed and that was Ed's answer. I really hope the guy was lying just to quiet the people who were hounding the steam team about the Challenger but who knows?. I had thought they already had some parts made for 3985 at the same time the Big Boy parts were made.

[@TheBruceGday]

Steve W I sure hope this is just a hiatus to rest, and enjoy the fruits of their labor with Big Boy and 844. 3985 is good a locomotive to let sit without repairing. I do see that 3985 is no longer listed on UP Steam page. Hopefully with a little time we can get some news about plans for 3985. If there are none we will need to be making a request known to UP to not let 3985 disappear. I am looking forward to a Challenger-Wasatch double header.

[@stevew270]

@@TheBruceGday I'm with ya but on the other hand I can kinda understand why they wouldn't.

[@drgw489productions]

The moments we’ve all been waiting for

[@ToyManTelevision]

What an event

[@cowboyvalley]

Thank you both for the great coverage!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thank you! We are sooooo beat right now. But it’s a good beat. I think.. now the sunburn 🥵

[@pepsidoggo1598]

A few of the Discord servers I'm in are just absolute madness over 4014

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s huge in many ways

[@michaelbess7447]

Did not to get there, but the videos made it possible! thanks for sharing!

[@realmagicjon]

Thanks

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Epic machine for sure. The hight of steam tech, thanks for the close ups. Truly a fantastic steel beast.

[@microbusss]

are the drive wheels on the Big Boy the same size as 844? do you think the Big Boy would look odd with Ditch Lights on it?

[@basedjorts]

No, the Big Boy has 68 inch drivers and the 844 has 80 inch drivers.

[@russellmoore1533]

@@basedjorts Wheel size is somewhat akin to gears in a car, the bigger the diameter the faster the train can go, but you lose the power to pull heavy loads, hence why 4014 was built to haul huge freight sets, and 844 was more for lighter passenger service.

[@robertemmons2260]

Great video! I loved how you put this one together. Well done! My wife and I had the opportunity to see both the UP 844 and the UP 4014 Big Boy in person at Union Station in Ogden. Words are almost indescribable of my experience. Being able to see it, touch it, as well as smell was an experience that was equal to no other, well maybe except a kid at Christmas. Once again, thank you. Looking forward to your continuing journey.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. It’s a thing to see for sure. Will be back to salt lake in October. This time alone. Schedule is still a work in progress.

[@thatonetraindoge]

Yeah in Cheyenne I met a pair of Chinese men coming to watch 4014 as well. Wish I could have chased the train all the way to Ogden

[@ToyManTelevision]

The world is here!

[@Cohunnamatta]

844 is still number one in my book

[@justablokewithabeer7425]

Ran into that guy from Japan at the Ogden event. An impressive machine for sure, I'm glad I got to see it. Took the frontrunner up to Ogden from my home on Salt Lake to see and saw both locomotives when the frontrunner passed by them.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Met a guy from Japan as well. And several groups from Australia. Many from Northern Europe. I’m betting 90% were from more than 500 miles away.

[@DarrelCarson]

WOWZERS

[@CapitalVideo]

Thanks for this very informative commentary. It was great to see your shot of Echo Canyon after watching your earlier film travelling along the route from Ogden to Evanston. I look forward to more of your reports on the Big Boy as it is a bit too far away for me to travel there from New Zealand. If you would like to see some of the mainline steaming operations in my country, including the most comprehensive restoration job on a 2-6-6-2 Garrett locomotive that has ever been undertaken here, take a look at my documentary at vimeo.com/312891528.

[@jeffbangkok]

Tears in my coffee this morning watching this..In the 60's our agriculture class got to be beside the Big Muskie drag line..Having what I considered the best TV the 60's seemed like the USA could do anything

[@oldman1200]

Your grammar may be faulty sometimes, but your videography and still photography is still the best !! Keep it up.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Oldman 1 we don’t need no stinking grammar.!!

[@oldman1200]

Have you told her that ? I know my grammar would be very upset if I said that

[@henrymackenzie2614]

I saw you there at the welding of the rails ceremony

[@ToyManTelevision]

It was great. Huge crowds

[@ggsumner1947]

Well Dale and Karyn, you two never disappoint. I have watched several great KZbin videos this past week, but I was looking forward to your take on the 4014. I really like the commentary you guys do on all of your posts. Looking forward to the next one.

[@christopherhereford1803]

Thanks a ton Dale and Karyn. This wreaks of nostalgia, that special ones like us share with our past. It reminds me of my 'School Song' Which starts like this, "We will hand down to future generations, a past that in our presence has been made. Traditions good, and strong whose first foundations, had in those earlier stressful days been laid. Now we are striving, in the way they trod, Our watchword, 'Self Reliance,' Thanks, to God!" I hope that inspires many on your vlog. God bless! We cannot wait for Sunday! Love you both!

[@hughsmith7281]

Great engineering!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Amazing

[@AlexThePatriot]

I wouldn't be surpised if 4014 could pull a 1,000+ car frieght train that would be something to see.

[@osageorange2805]

Good vid! I can easily imagine the excitement and lack of sleep; thanks for all the shots. Hope you got at least some rest beyond a few hours, and were able to make some awesome memories- thanks again for sharing your stuff. I've done my own little tribute to the 4014 in a video game I play, and if you want to see it, I can post or send you the links.

[@markeckler8635]

I have loved your videos and the coverage over this time of 4014, This is a great locomotive i could not be there in person even though would have loved to, Someday soon want to go to cheyenne to see this. thanks for all you do!!!

[@richardarculus4279]

Thank you both for this video...and the many others you have posted. My son and I made primary use of your reconnaissance of the run from Evanston to Ogden to pick a couple of spots where we could photograph the train on its return run last Sunday. And it worked beautifully. It was also a pleasure to meet you in person last Friday at Promontory, and thank you for all your efforts.

[@MrKmoconne]

I'm so glad you have time to screw around and cover the Big Boy's roll out!

[@ToyManTelevision]

We are in green river. And beat. But wow!

[@franklynpolster8949]

Hi guys... Great to hear from the both of you. Those are some nice close ups of the loco. Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@1617e31]

wow

[@ShenandoahValleyrailfan1218]

Beauty

[@jimthode]

At 9:10 it is not really normal to have all that oil leaking out. The right front piston rod leaks more then it should. You can see puffs of steam on that rod when under load and with every puff of steam there is steam oil. With the tight schedule they likely just did not have time to fix it.

[@kae4466]

saftey is of the first concern. grat shot tmtv.:)

[@spotts9668]

4014 is certainly the Big Dog!! Thanks for making this trip to see it!!

[@tommywilliamson152]

You got a runby but just in slow motion.

[@robnnorthaustin]

Beautiful photography

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!

[@achmadsyifapapahnyareyhan8674]

Thank you for the video... I'm from indonesia and really love about big boy and the living legend 844... There was a Mikado 2-8-2 in my country, made in Germany (Fried Krupp) built in 1950 and had a plan to be restore from many years ago but until now it is just a plan, never done... Knowing about big boy resurrect from her sleep, i feel so happy and it's spectacular!! Cheers from Indonesia!!💞💕💓

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks for watching! Really amazing to see these. Hope yours gets finished at some time.

[@drgw489productions]

The t-12 ten wheeler #168 had steam in its boiler!!!

[@mikekimura2532]

Nice! I wish I had been able to meet you two! Thanks for your tips! I got some nice photos and videos between Evanston and Ogden thanks to your tips! Posted them in the Official Union Pacific Steam Club Facebook Group. Thanks!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks! What a trip it has been. We are in green River and heading back. Gotta get ready for the Rat Fink Reunion!

[@saxonaudio]

3:12: 4014 yeehaw! 3:15: 844: waaaaaahaaaaaaa! 4014: what’s wrong 844? 8444: I want attention! I used to be the king of the rails and now everyone’s paying attention to you and not me! ( crying and sniffs ). 4014: there there trust me everyone still loves you just the same.

[@ToyManTelevision]

844 is still the king. It’s just that....

[@organbuilder272]

The banter is, for the most part, informative and interesting. But the forced laughter and "WOW" are just that - forced. DOn't do that, please. Your presentations are wonderful but don't do the TV style stuff.

[@ToyManTelevision]

We just watch the edit and comment on that. Never figure out ahead of time other than to research the subject and then just do it “live” as we watch the edit. It’s how they did “travelogue” films in the 50s and 60s only live in a theater. We sort of do the same thing recorded onto the edit because I used to love those old screenings. For one night only! Highland High auditorium. Mr and mrs McGahn present their trip to Africa! The best was Warren Millers ski films. They became so popular he had to give up doing them with live narration and record the narration on the track.

[@gofftershnit]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for posting this. The #844 sounds really sad and bummed out. That sweet engine sounded depressed this morning as well as it departed the Ogden Union Station. I did meet a guy from Tokyo, and one from England as well. They both flew in just for this experience. I sure wish I had the time and money to chase this locomotive. I'm glad I can follow it in video!

[@ToyManTelevision]

People from all over the world and every state. Amazing

[@combatrailfanfilms848]

If you check the schedule,they did not run all night into Evanston....Only a short run stating at 4:00 am......

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. Plan was to leave at 12:30 am. But pushed back. In the dark half way there. Sun rise at granger.

[@richardmattingly7000]

An incredible shot of the 4014 leaving an exhaust plume longer than the train itself on that crisp morning because it conveys the power the Big Boy's had in its heyday of the 1940s when they burned Coal.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup! Less smoking now. Smells like an old Chevy but at least it runs! And runs well.

[@georgemccoy5028]

This is without a doubt one of the best videos I have seen over the past several days, covering this historic event. I think the footage where they had to run slow because of the track and ballast issues was actually amazing. Your close up and commentary about Big Boy was excellent. Thank you for doing these episodes.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Today it was a tree. Got hung up on the cab. They called a track gang with saws who cut away the tree from the top of the tender.

[@upsd402]

Great video! Can’t wait to see next weeks video.

[@warlordsquerk5338]

An amazing and beautiful engine. I wish I could have seen it! Also that shot at 9:34 is dramatic and perfect! It'd make a great desktop wallpaper

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s was amazing to see. Those kids will always remember that day.

[@KuddlesbergTheFirst]

My worst nightmare is the Real 4014 Big Boy being scraped and that imposter is a decepticon.

[@ToyManTelevision]

No worries there! I asked him name the Yankees murder’s row and he did. Only a war era American could do that.

[@porta_patrols]

Super! Greetings from Germany!

[@RENunez-sd6ov]

Big Boy we can't wait for you to come back home for visit and thanks again you two. And that was Ed, right on it was great meeting him while he was here in Pomona

[@ToyManTelevision]

They will get as close to Pomona as they can. In late August or early September. Schedule is a work in progress

[@francescoferrigno2339]

Been waiting for this video lol

[@ToyManTelevision]

More coming

[@zeppelinfreakhayes5780]

1309 is Next

[@ToyManTelevision]

Don’t know that locomotive

[@jasonelzer4007]

Hey friends! Jason from Bountiful here... I was at the Ogden Festivities on Thursday. Wow, I really had such a blast, memorabilia was reasonably priced as well (That amazed me)... Watched them leave this morning & chased up to Echo Junction. So cool. Thanks for your beautiful work on this as well.

[@indridcold8433]

4014 and 844 doubleheading look so beautiful together.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Indeed

[@kerridillon3120]

Dale & Karyn - It has been a wonderful time journeying with you both thru the restoration of the Big Boy...from Pomona to completion! I can't thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication on this, including your top production quality & informative commentary! Can't wait for next week's continuing saga of the Big Boy!

[@HobbiesRfun]

If all the world's leaders, and politicians were train buffs, there would be world peace. Train buffs from other nations love our trains, and we American train buffs love their trains. One of my life long dreams is to ride the French TGV, and the Japanese Shinkansen.

[@daleeasternbrat816]

This steam engine is a big hit with everyone. Me too !

[@UP4014SteamTrainFan]

Nice Job! My 2 favorite parts of the Trip was #1 I Got invited into the Cab with my Dad by Ted for half an hour. #2 Was the awesome Weber and Echo Canyon Man that was awesome ! also we got to visit the Evanston Roundhouse .

[@ToyManTelevision]

Ted is great. Ed and Ted. Good friends forever now playing with the worlds biggest train.

[@UP4014SteamTrainFan]

@@ToyManTelevision I totally agree! they are both awesome guys!

[@tonyjones1662]

Hi Dale and Karyn, I have just subscribed, love your videos. I`m a retired trucker, I have a double o gauge layout in my shed. All the best TONY from RHYL [ GRIFFIN STATION ].

[@ToyManTelevision]

I’m never sure how to say that scale- gauge double O or double ot or even double not. I’ll stick with double O.

[@tonyjones1662]

'Hi Toy Man Television, OO gauge is 1:76 scale. All the best TONY from RHYL [ GRIFFIN STATION ].

[@atsf1920]

You probably get this a lot, but I am just blown away by how well these videos are put together. I've never seen a clunker yet, but this one is terrific, even by your standards. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this. That you seem to be having so much fun makes it all the better. My favorite channel.

[@NgaiOlaudah]

GREAT VID, great palaver, you guys. I wish I were there! Thank you so much! You all are somethin ELSE! Thank you! a (Ngai)

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hello! We are now heading back leaving the giant in it’s home in Wyoming. But it soon heads out on a 4,000 mile (6400km) tour of America. Wow!

[@NgaiOlaudah]

@@ToyManTelevision Thank you, it'll take me right back to my childhood then. The great Pennsy & C & O steamers I saw when a babe and they were decommissioned thereafter! WOW. Thanks for the heads up, dear sir! I'll get in touch with the UP or keep up with any news that you may have. I really appreciate the heads up as I am sure most of your viewers will as well! Wouldn't it be nice to see an AC 10 restored. From Wikipedia - "Had it not been for the negotiating efforts of the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society in the 1950s, 4294 likely would have been scrapped along with all of the other SP cab forward locomotives. As a result, 4294 is the only SP cab forward that has been preserved. At one time, it was hoped that 4294 could be restored to operating condition. According to Calif State Railroad Museum personnel, the biggest impediments toward such a project are the estimated costs and the current policies of both Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway in regards to operations. The cost of such a restoration is estimated between $1 million and $1.5 million, an amount that the museum feels would be prohibitive given the current prospects for its eventual operation." There are times when you just wish you had money to burn, baby! Good night & thanx! arthur.

[@tomklock568]

Incredible! Wow!

[@struck2soon]

Great footage guys! The early morning shot with steam exhaust was superb, you hit the jackpot there.

[@ToyManTelevision]

We got the exact same spot on the trip back and nothing. That first light in the ice cold wet air! Wow!

[@struck2soon]

Toy Man Television from experience I know you can wait many years to achieve that perfect combination of light and atmospherics, and you hit it first time out with 4014... You "jammy bastard" as the Limeys would say!