The Story American Freedom Train

This video tells the history and the story of the American freedom train which travel across America when American celebrity it's 200 Birthday.

[@lathanluu4535]

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[@Idkjustgothere]

Carolina Trains what is this called?? so I can get it on DVD

[@railroadfannumberone3049]

Ross Rowland Giant Of Steam

[@ChessMasterNate]

I was 7 years old when I went through this train. It had a big impact on me. The whole bicentennial did...but especially the train.

[@olddogcitypound5859]

My late wife and I took our son+daughter through the train when it stopped at the old CAMP GRANT in Rockford Illinois, what memories! Thank you

[@TS-ef2gv]

The AFT was in Rockford Aug 8 - 11, 1975. It moved to Aurora on Aug 12.

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

4449 was a familiar sight to me when it was inservice on the coast daylight as I lived near the SP line in ventura.ca. Loved to see it go by and hear the whistle as it crossed montalvo junction. one of my earliest memories is the GS streamliners of the starlights passing by at night and waking me up with their lights and the driving sound ot the wheels. Proud memories

[@daviddooley5361]

4449 is now in the hands of the Rail Heritage center here in Portland Oregon. And she's still running!!

[@rustintampa1]

I was 9 years old when my mom brought me to see the AFT in Binghamton, NY in September of 1976 .. it was a Sunday. This video has brought back so many wonderful memories. Thanks for posting it.

[@roccozecca9302]

Just the age of 9 yrs.old my mother took me to see that "American Freedom Train "! It was very Cool..

[@hfd413]

At 9 years old I remember going through this train on July 14, 1976 in Williamsport, Pa.

[@SchizoidMan100]

…and I was there, too!

[@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020]

I didn't know there was another famous train called the golden spike limited pulled by nickel plate road #759 so now we see how the American Freedom Train was borned

[@JerzeyBoy]

They need to restore that Ex-Reading T-1 engine. Seen her at the B&O museum.

[@texasww6853]

Me and my brothers saw the Freedom Train in 1976 in Odessa Texas it was awesome. I bought a bronze coin with a image of the train and The Declaration of Independence stamped on the sides. GOD BLESS AMERICA!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 It’s 2021now and I don’t even recognize the government, the country needs God back in it!!

[@TS-ef2gv]

Feb 7 - 10, 1976

[@nlcrme]

This is a magnificent video and i want to thank you for sharing this with all of us. A special thanks to each commenter that has shared their memories and experiences with this beautiful Freedom Train. Your comments and watching this video brought tears to my eyes. My grandfather, on my fathers side m, was a conductor of a train in Toccoa, Georgia. Sadly, my grandfather passed away just before I was born. He was here in Marietta, Georgia awaiting my birth when he had a massive heart attack. While it was a sad event for my family, my birth was able to help ease their pain and as I grew up my father told me tons of stories about his dad and him and especially the love of trains. My dad went to college and received a degree in Engineering and Accounting. His accounting degree came from University of Georgia and he quickly went to work at Lockheed. He was one year in the Payroll department when he looked over at the Engineers as they were playing poker and looking as if they were having such a wonderful time in their jobs that he decided to go to Georgia Tech and get his Engineering degree. He worked for Lockheed for over 41 years. He worked in the Skunk works department and has a pin from that and as he just passed away this March 23rd, 2023, I have he beloved Lockheed badge with his picture of his high and tight hair cut with his horn rimmed glasses and his short sleeve dress shirt with his tie on and a pocket for his badge. Seeing this video would have thrilled my father and I am struggling with such tremendous grief that watching this and reading about everyones sweet memories has lifted my spirits and helped me to focus on my own precious memories with my dad and mom. So when i say thank you to you all i genuinely mean it from my heart ❤

[@thomascanady1967]

On November 15, 1975 I went to see AFT when I was 8 years old for a class trip. Went through some of the cars, but did not see the locomotive(RATS). But still have the feeling I got to see history in the making.

[@TS-ef2gv]

Salem, Oregon

[@thomascanady1967]

@@TS-ef2gv Yes!

[@edmaphet6]

The opening scene is from Hopewell Production but the main video itself is from the dvd Ross Rowland Giant Of Steam from MARK I VIDEO. THANKS Carolina Trains for the post.

[@jase9951]

September 27, 1975, Omaha. I was 8 years old, and I'll never forget that day.

[@integrityalchemy5156]

I visited the Freedom Train in Washington D.C. in September 1976. The video brings back the memories. Thanks.

[@TS-ef2gv]

Sept 25 - 29, 1976

[@krromas1966]

2026 just a few years away should we do it again for 250 years

[@NukaCola6962]

I read online that plans for a 2026 freedom train is in the works for a veterans appreciation tour and maybe a 250 year celebration. I hope there is one in 2076

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

@@NukaCola6962 Yes, Ross Rowland is working on that. SP 4449, UP 844, NKP 765, and N&W 611 will be involved!

[@NukaCola6962]

@@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos it should be UP 4014 and 844 tag team

[@anthonynigri8585]

Z@stuartAdam'srailfanningvideos I read that Rowland wont have nkp 765 involved what I heard he will restore C&O 614 to pull the train

[@gdelfs6942]

I was visiting Baltimore with my wife, riding in a cab chatting about the Freedom Train of 1976. The cab driver said the engine was at the B &O RailRoad Museum just up the road!!!! Bonus to our trip!!!!

[@TS-ef2gv]

Sept 17 - 20, 1976

[@daviddooley5361]

The 250th birthday of America is just 5 years away and I say run the freedom train again with some new displays!!!

[@Tubes12AX7k]

I remember seeing the American Freedom Train as a kid (barely) and what left the biggest impression on me was seeing the moon buggy and a moon rock (?) in one of the exhibit cars. it was quite a big deal when the train pulled in.

[@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020]

I'm surprised they never talked about the Texas and Pacific #610 it pulled the American Freedom Train too. and also they didn't mention of how they WERE gonna use Norfolk And Western #611 for the Freedom Train till they changed their mind.

[@joshmeister4449]

Only thing I didnt like about this was no mention of T&P 610 pulling the train in Texas. How does one completely skip over the largest engine that pulled the train in the largest state? Just wondering...

[@oregonwesternrailroadprodu5239]

joshmeister4449 even tho she only pulled the train for 2 stops

[@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020]

and also they were gonna use N&W #611 as well but sadly didn't

[@texasandpacific610]

I found a video of the 610 pulling the freedom train kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZjVXopoetKfY6s

[@texasandpacific610]

The T&P 610 is my favorite steam locomotive. I am glad she had a second lease on life to ride the rails of Texas again. Hopefully she will return to steam once more, i will never give up on that dream

[@mylesspear]

Yeah, no kidding. It’s definitely an over looked facet of the freedom train.

[@VincesArtDesigns]

Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@eflint1]

The last train to pass through McIntosh and Reddick, Fl.

[@pur4567]

what happened to the display cars after it was over

[@KCSRailstudios]

All but 2 were scrapped 😣

[@basketballjones3293]

Let Freedom Ring!

[@VincesArtDesigns]

This story needs to be in the Smithsonian!

[@SOU6900]

Guess 3 people don't care about American Heritage. I didn't know the 4449 actually ran on Southern Railway high iron for the road that serves the south.

[@chaseman113]

My buddy & Engineer, Richard is somewhere on that train as a 17 year old. Forgot how he conned his way on lol, but seriously Richard shared so much about the 4449 to me. Like they used to toss old brake shoes up under the engine and inside the frame rails. He said they’re probably still there.

[@chaseman113]

Saw the 4449 going west on the Washington side of the Columbia River near The Dalles Oregon. I was out on my WaveRunner on the river and followed about 3 miles until 4449 outpaced my 42 mph top speed. Super neat view, 4449 at speed and catching 4449 while I was out on the river.

[@stevensolway1054]

When #4449 met #1 at Chicago in August1975 #4449 very first stop was here in Green Bay at the National RR Museum running on the C&NW Shoreline Div through Sheboygan and Manitowoc, I also have Original theme song on audio cassette.

[@blackhawk7r221]

The Freedom Train steam locomotive sits outside at the B&O railroad museum in Baltimore. Best train museum by far.

[@jodysmith7934]

Dolly Parton!!!!

[@customwheels4077]

I actually have this red white and blue train and i live 7 minutes from the b&o railway ?😊 small world somtime

[@inarevil]

I am curious where the rest of the video is. I'd like to see the whole documentary.

[@bnsfrailwayfan5997]

I Love The American Freedom Train

[@reiffy76]

Any footage of it on the 4th of July in 1976? Pretty big deal I would think.

[@TS-ef2gv]

It was in Harrisburg, PA, on 7/4/76

[@JackieWest11]

2101!!! the best engine change my mind!

[@georgesabol459]

Saw this train 1976 in Milford Ct. Wow!!

[@TS-ef2gv]

Aug 3 - 5, 1976

[@texasandpacific610]

I wish i was around in that time. I was born in 1999 and I am obsessed with this train. Do you think there will ever be another freedom train?

[@altaccount9267]

It would have been cool if all 3 pullers of the American freedom train tripled headed

[@maxwellsteam5810]

only 2 steamers where used in AFT

[@karlrovey]

@@maxwellsteam5810 There were three. As someone else mention, the third locomotive belonged to the Texas and Pacific railroad. It only pulled the train for a short portion of the journey.

[@maxwellsteam5810]

@@karlrovey oh yeah i forgot lol

[@paulburns3788]

Hello I saw the American Freedom Train when I was a kid I think I was 10 years old...the only locomotive that I saw was the reading t1 locomotive.

[@electricgaming9914]

Saving to my watch later

[@davidjensen2666]

Is there a DVD or HOME VIDEO of this?

[@AmericanRailfan-gb8oq]

Actually, Ross Rowland forgot that the train wasn't entirely steam powered. On a couple instances such as on Conrail Trackage and Burlington Northern Trackage it was powered by Diesel and Electric locomotives

[@elsquared8800]

Any information on where this video comes from? It looks to be edited from a longer video.

[@maxwellsteam5810]

where did u find this footage?

[@OldIronVideo]

1:49 its the truth

[@Idkjustgothere]

I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sp 4449

[@trainchaser17b91]

Carolina Train I signed up for a art contest and was wondering if I could use your Chattanooga choo choo video for it I'll say you made the video

[@SchizoidMan100]

…And I was there!

[@rjmcallister1888]

SP X4449. At the Gateway Arch, St. Louis. Somewhere in the archives is a copy of the program.

[@solarflare623]

Anyone else realize that the United States will be 250 years old in just 4 years.

[@jacksalvin364]

1975-76

[@moonbeam3362]

That's Dolly Parton - who's the male singer?

[@inarevil]

Porter Wagoner

[@train-guyeko8218]

its a little bigger than 611

[@yamahaguy1732]

What happened to aft

[@oregonwesternrailroadprodu5239]

Yaboi Sugarnips it happend in 1976 there is talk for another one