Union Pacific’s Big Boy Locomotive - World’s Largest and Most Powerful Steam Train

[@GJS65]

Everytime I think you've run out of steam Jay you go and prove me wrong.

[@maggs131]

At 74 Jay sure can climb big boys ladder like nothing. Jay is such a treasure ❤ Never stop Jay ❤

[@THEANIMALGUY]

This time literally considering it's a steam train 😂

[@bugsan]

Love Jay and his enthusiasm, but his age is beggining to show.

[@skartv3374]

I see what ya did there😂

[@LetArtsLive]

Isn't that h o w Howe Jay Leno got burned at one time??

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

This is the collaboration we’ve all been waiting for! Hats off to Union Pacific and Mr. Ed Dickens for hosting Jay. This is genius marketing across the board.

[@starseeddeluxe]

This is seriously the highlight of the year on Jay's channel. I think about the 1940's steam trains all the time, they are one of the most special Human creations. Considering that the Union Pacific #844 built in 1944, could go 110 mph with steam, in the 1940's! That's simply mind boggling. The engineering masterpieces of America (and the world) need to be preserved, and there's nothing more special than "Big Boy 4014."

[@jimpikoulis6726]

There was a delay in block production, so they couldn't host Jay Leno until now!!!!

[@burntoutonbuicks7160]

I dont know when the timelines got crossed or what multiverse I ended up in but im all for this

[@hellocollegejason198]

Now that's some horsepower

[@markantony3875]

@@hellocollegejason198 The Big Boy does not put out 7000 HP. That is a PR stunt fabricated by Ed.

[@subjektivegaming]

Jay has a soft-spot for steam-powered machinery. I can totally understand why, looking at that incredible machine.

[@Trainmaster909]

Yeah he has a lot of steam cars too

[@dougg1075]

What a beautiful machine

[@jeffmurdock8321]

They have an honest personality. They talk to you when they want something or if something's wrong. They can be ornery, but when they are happy and cared for and running right, they will sing.

[@Closet_Jedi]

This is my new favourite episode of Jay Lenos Garage.

[@tranqdbear]

Same, of all time

[@micahap1559]

Jay makes a lot of good shows. Keeps getting better!

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

Weirdly YES. My fav for all recently recorded vid Doug demuro F1. Was just knocked down #2

[@Raph584]

I would be find if he just showed trains now

[@bradthehighwayman9956]

This is the only one I watched 😂 I am not into autos, but love trains!

[@JF-xq6fr]

Geez, what a pleasure to hear a person asked very technical questions, and have answers instantly and competently. What a great episode of JLG! Thanks Jay and crew!

[@gregstillman5197]

Not only is he so technical, he also gets in and helps with his crew, hence his dirty/oil/greasy vest. Absolutely a marvelous person.

[@starseeddeluxe]

At 57:00, the computer breaks down, even though the train is running great. The modern "added" computers get a glitch. haha. Wow. And yes, the engineer and manager of the project, Ed Dickens, he is the smartest guy on Earth. WOW.

[@oBCHANo]

10 minutes in and he has only avoided technical questions, he didn't want to say what weight it could tow, he didn't want to say what torque it has.

[@jjsrt8]

Its all relative to load and pressure speed ​@oBCHANo

[@oBCHANo]

@@jjsrt8 Sure but when somebody says he's giving technical answers when he literally avoids technical answers it's just a bit stupid. I don't mind his answers, I find it a bit strange he seemed to avoid the max weight as if it was some kind of secret or something, but whatever. I'm just pointing out that this guys comment seems objectively wrong, at least so far anyway. I've yet to watch the rest so we'll see if he gets more technical.

[@MBCGRS]

My Dad was a stoker on Pacific Class locomotives during WW2. He wanted a smart TV to watch Steam on KZbin but unfortunately passed before he got one. I hope someone else's Dad is enjoying this on his behalf. Thanks, Jay.

[@Hyce777]

So cool! Cheers to Jay and UP both for making this happen. :)

[@Zak-Z-Ninja]

Hello Hyce

[@ThatRailGuy]

Yo i like ur pfp Hyce

[@chadlavergne1263]

Hyce for the win!

[@jameschase11]

When's the Hyce, Ed, and Jay meet up at the Colorado Museum 😂

[@mechgt5]

I knew you'd be here. Just waiting for your shot at it!

[@bensipiorski6645]

This has got to be the best video of all time. Jay has done cars, trucks, farm tractors, and now the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. A beautiful machine.

[@grahamgillard221]

Jay is a very cluey guy and a great interviewer. Terrific video.

[@randolphjones4814]

Thank you union Pacific for not destroying the big boy

[@ИванИванов-о6ц6м]

он невероятно огромный, 99% паровозов меньше этого

[@Travel-sh6yb]

No railfan seriously dreamed a Big Boy would ever be restored before UP announced they would do it. It was like a phoenix rising from the ashes, or a silent, mostly forgotten museum.

[@tatianaes3354]

It is a bit sad that they could not restore it to run on coil as it was originally made, but if they did, the thing could be only started like every five years as every run of it would register as a volcano eruption.

[@Hamer4114]

Can you imagine being in middle of nowhere Missouri, and Big Boy pulls up next to you with Jay Leno in the cab?

[@OrbitalBipbohb]

...well, is it in the middle of nowhere or in Missouri ???😅😅

[@RaymondSwanson-u9y]

@@OrbitalBipbohb You're being redundent.

[@patrickr2601]

I was scrolling down to comment this lol Talk about the LAST thing you'd expect on an afternoon stroll.

[@Fish_Feet]

Would think I was dreaming

[@navysealinguardiantank2679]

​@@OrbitalBipbohbwhy not both

[@PowerTrain611]

Ed Dickens is such a treasure. Seeing these two together really is the collaboration of a lifetime. Vive la Steam!

[@PowerTrain611]

@@williambarry8015 He's a very knowledgeable and super passionate man. He's a great people person and Union Pacific would be half the company they are without him running the steam program.

[@equaliser2265]

Vive

[@PowerTrain611]

@@equaliser2265 Whoops. Fixed. Thanks for catching that!

[@persistentwind]

The most mind-blowing part to me is Jay asking questions related to and comparing / contrasting his steamers. Just unreal.

[@Fish_Feet]

He been around the engine block……😂

[@stephencurry8552]

That machine is absolutely gorgeous.

[@willemp6432]

I agree. That is as big as a suburb and are more complicated than a Rolex. If you fight what brought us up to this point, you are a child that did fu..ck all for yourself but spending Daddys money. Some things are great and some people are even greater. Jay, stop beating on Germans. Most Germans really love the USA.

[@11sfr]

​@willemp6432 most Americans really love Germany, over 41 million of us have German ancestry, the two countries are cousins. It's not meant to be taken seriously, more playful ribbing. Leno has many German cars in his collection and adores them all as he does his American machinery

[@podunkman2709]

Yes, it was as "efficient" as today's diesel powerd locomotives in US 😊

[@paulehlers2225]

As a retired UP locomotive Machinist, all I can say is OUTSTANDING--Simply OUTSTANDING! Thanks Jay & Ed!

[@Docstantinople]

You can tell it’s a labor of love for Ed.

[@paddington1670]

As a carpenter I agree.

[@dragorocky2]

Thank you to all the individuals who keep this locomotive preserved. It's truly a valued piece of engineering history.

[@MrAlexwoolf]

Jay is a true American patriot, he is a real ambassador for the stuff that made America great.

[@hoodio]

absolutely, not to make this political but if americans realized how much the usa was built on trains, they'd have trans continental high speed rail in a few years

[@I_Am_Your_Problem]

You losers and your misplaced tribalism. Everything is patriot to you losers.

[@realyield]

100% we need more Jay Leno's

[@duanem.1567]

@@hoodio no. Freight and passenger service are two very different things. Rail freight is very efficient and profitable, but passenger service can't compete with cheap airline tickets over the long distances in North America. The only reasons we have any long-distance passenger service are tourism and nostalgia. A high-speed passenger networt would require obtaining new rights of way and building new tracks at great expense, and would still be much slower than taking a plane between states. It couldn't be profitable, which is why nobody has built it.

[@riffdenbow9055]

@@duanem.1567 The Boston to DC region is still has a big commuter line & would almost certainly get even more traffic if it was higher speed. Commuter trains are common all over the world too that also have lots of air traffic. There is no special magical reason why they wouldn't be successful here, esp on the East Coast & California.

[@sly2392]

ed is irreplaceable. he knows every inch of that machine. most impressive that he remembers where every part is and its designation and its function.

[@turdferguson4124]

Ed is extremely knowledgeable. He speaks about the Big Boys extensively in videos about their history and the 4014’s restoration. I’ve never heard him make an inaccurate statement about the locomotive.

[@razvancalin6453]

To think that this was something done by men without university degrees 80 years ago. It makes me feel really, really small in comparison. My grandfather was a car mechanic, but he worked in a shop where steam and diesel locomotives were also serviced, and he wrenched on them regularly. He could recite every single part of all them by heart, even if you waked him up in the dead of night after the New Year's Eve party. Ed is a treasure.

[@turdferguson4124]

@@razvancalin6453 The designers of the Big Boy were degreed engineers. Otto Jabelmann was the UP’s Chief Mechanical Officer and has been called the father of the Big Boys. Jabelmann received his engineering education at Stanford and the University of Michigan. Alfred Bruce was the Designing Engineer of the American Locomotive Company. Bruce graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts.

[@777jones]

The guy has a superb on camera presence. Impeccable and totally credible.

[@razvancalin6453]

@@turdferguson4124 I was referring to the men operating them on the track, the mechanics, not to the designers. Of course the team of designers were highly qualified engineers, but it came down to regular folk that underwent rigorous apprenticeships to safely run and maintain these wonderful machines.

[@stevewhalen6973]

The people that designed and built this massive locomotive must have been very proud of their accomplishment.

[@mjk4147]

My wife's grandfather worked on these engines in the 40's and 50's in Green River Wy. He saw a a picture of this one in my office. 'Dust' got in his eyes. He told us a few stories about those times. Thanks Jay, Ed and UP crew.

[@douglasharveyii]

My Grandfather worked on these engines too- he worked in ALCO- Schenectady, where Big Boy, and then the Sherman tanks were produced. That 'dust' is hereditary, damn it!

[@kevinoz71]

I blame allergies, not dust...

[@stevansaunders18]

Great stuff!! Can’t imagine the gold mine of stories! Dust and allergies get you every time 😂. Really meant something to them.

[@Legomaster-jv8ll]

I chased 4014 out of St Louis. It’s one thing to look at videos of her. It’s a completely new experience to see her move. The feel of the ground shaking as she passes, the volume of the whistle, the shear size of her; there’s just nothing like it. I cannot stress enough: if you can see 4014 in person, do it.

[@acroraptor1619]

My dad and I caught up with it in Ironton and followed it to the Bluff. First time ever chasing a train. But what a phenomenal experience! Seeing the one in the Transportation Museum in Kirkwood and seeing it actually underway are two totally different experiences and I cannot wait to do it again.

[@kencarp57]

Seeing Big Boy 4014 in person is on my bucket list! I'm retired now and my wife retires in April of 2025 - and we are going to make that happen!

[@countryjoe3551]

You are absolutely correct. Video does 4014 no justice.

[@iridescent.thewolve01]

I saw 4014 up close when it stopped in the San Antonio a few years ago. When it was traveling around the country.

[@baileyjanssen8911]

I chased it twice once from cozad Nebraska to north platte for rail days in 2019 then in 2021 I did a 3 day chase from Prescott Arkansas to north Little Rock then from there to popular bluff Missouri then from there to St. Louis

[@marcushume2240]

That was amazing. I followed Ed Dickinson through the restoration process. His ability to go through in detail of parts being restored from engineneering drawings to the remanufacting processes was very educational. With his guidance and team of Union Pacifics experts they did the impossible. Resurrecting the largest steam locomotive on the planet. Thank you Union Pacific. I thank Jay Leno and his camera crew and editors for a great interview. Jay and Ed comparing steam cars to steam locomotives operating mechanics. That was Interesting. Thank you for sharing . Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@johanna8946]

The roundhouse where they rebuilt this train is here in my hometown Cheyenne WY. It's so cool to see it out on the tracks when it leaves in the summer! My mom pulled my kids out of school to see it arrive for its restoration. It was a big deal! Jay should do a 2nd video at the roundhouse here in Cheyenne. It's the only one in the country with the abilities to restore it.

[@Mike-01234]

I still remember watching the video of the 4014's horn come alive the first time since 1959 last time it was in service. I still go back and watch the video once in awhile.

[@farmerbill6855]

This is what the internet is for. Easily the best thing I've seen on KZbin in a while. I literally got chills when the fast freight overtook them. Nice.

[@leokimvideo]

We all know this will become Jays BIGGEST video on his Garage channel. He's found the ultimate Big Boys Toy

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Big toy, Big video. 😁

[@dennisfahey2379]

Remember that Abraham Lincoln was, prior to being a politician, a railroad lawyer specializing in Eminent Domain land "procurement". He knew the game and no doubt the players who then backed him. With California and Nevada mines yielding unprecedented wealth connecting to it was a priority. The Civil War had been coming for over a decade so the "Northern Route" was chosen to secure that capital. To Lincoln's credit he also knew how the Transcontinental project could be gamed to create local monopolies. A standard trick was to have unique gauges forcing freight to play at each gauge change just for effectively right of passage. The train equivalent of a toll road if you will. Lincoln mandated a single gauge for all Federally funded tracking - eliminating that underhanded maneuver.

[@garryferrington811]

Gov't interference...not always so bad, is it?

[@NightNurseMike]

The story is so awesome. I wonder if they could use this train to make a historical TV show like a miniseries or something

[@jonwalter6317]

I think the Federal requirement for the standard gauge only applied to the original transcontinental line completed in 1869. But I may be wrong

[@satisfyyersoul]

Eminem’s domain?!?!?! 😮 insane how far he’s come as a rapper

[@daedalus_20v]

@@satisfyyersoul "The land is ready, deed's weak, plans are steady. There's room to build a dam or levee, pier or jetty."

[@aaronking9332]

What i love about Jay is he never tries to one up his guests with his knowledge and he asks insightful questions with genuine curiosity. God bless him

[@robertgeorge3037]

Amen for that!

[@peetschabort1080]

Agree. Total respect towards each other's knowledge but still eager to learn more. This is what makes them outstanding. (From South Africa.)

[@bradinch1563]

i got to see this train at Pomona,Jay thanks for doing this . and a really big thanks to Union Pacific for restoring it and keeping it traveling all over the place..

When she tours around the country people come by the hundreds if not thousands to see her...Rock Star Status

[@SvanMagic]

It went by my house, but I didn't get to see until we drove to the next town. But it was an awesome experience

[@FloridaCaptains]

Truth.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

I've seen Big Boy several times . And it never fails to impress me just how big and powerful it is.

[@paulchurch6633]

She's amazing, saw her when she came thru Mo. the 1st time

[@Patrick94GSR]

Saw it in Brinkley AR last weekend. A tiny town but people came out by the thousands to see Big Boy.

[@aj200415]

Jay is a national treasure, idk what we are going to do when he is gone. He will absolutely be missed and I’m glad I’m hear right now to be able to still see Jay and his automotive videos!

[@bertiewooster3326]

Man life will go on with or without anybody

[@bobuncle8704]

So amazing. Worth every minute. The Big Boy is one incredible piece of equipment. Defines an era.

[@michaelmcdonald3057]

Men and women dedicated to keeping a major part of history alive. Bravo!

[@supreme2544]

Yeah the company doesn’t see it that way.

[@itsjustnopinionok]

To see a Big Boy in person up close and personal is on my bucket list

[@Patrick94GSR]

Saw it last weekend myself!

[@RoyceAubuchon]

You'll never forget it

[@carstorm85]

I saw it in Omaha Nebraska right before this episode was filmed in early September as Council Bluffs is right next to Omaha!

[@williamwertman24]

Same here. Steamtown is about an hour from me and I can see the one on static but I want the running one.

[@jonathancolbert6666]

Its headed towards Ft Worth Tx, hopefully I'll be there to see it.

[@spudman1125R]

I had the opportunity to see this monster up close and personal a few weeks ago in Rochelle, IL. Absolutely blown away.

[@simkinsfrank4169]

Same here, what an impressive sight. The line of cars was so long I had to walk from the main road to get there but I wouldn’t miss it no matter what.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Same last weekend in Brinkley AR.

[@gaufrid1956]

You don't know how much I appreciate this episode, Jay! I'm Aussie. I grew up in a suburb called Cardiff, in Newcastle New South Wales. When I was a preschooler, my parents and my baby brother and I lived with my maternal grandparents. My grandfather was a boilermaker who worked at the Cardiff Railway Workshops. In 1937-38, he built the boiler for the steam locomotive 3801. During the build, there was an accident where he saved a young apprentice from being crushed by the boiler, and sustained a serious leg injury. He always had a limp afterwards. However, the 3801 became the iconic steam locomotive that for more than thirty years pulled the "Sydney to Newcastle Flyer" twice a day. When I was very young he would take me down to the nearby railway bridge to watch the steam trains go past, and while I was growing up I was always proud to see my grandfather's engine go past. Like what happened with "4014", the 3801 was restored to its original green and black livery, and still operates sometimes, especially during "Steamfest". My grandfather passed away in 1980, but the amazing machine he helped create still runs. These days I live in Cagayan de Oro City Mindanao Philippines, and unfortunately there are no trains. There are many other advantages, though. Again, thank you so much for this video!

[@MamaLassie]

What a remarkable story, wonderful you cherish his memory.

[@gaufrid1956]

@@MamaLassie I sure do. He was gone too soon. He was born in 1910, so he was 70 when he died. I'll be 68 in December this year. I've always enjoyed travelling by rail. Each day I was in high school, I travelled by train, and I saw the change from steam to diesel locomotives. For a long time now, that railway line has been electrified. I was back in Australia for nine months last year, and I made sure to ride the trains a few times. All the memories come flooding back.

[@trowl42]

Still a fair few trains worked on in Cardiff

[@gaufrid1956]

@@trowl42 That's true. However not as many as in the halcyon days of steam. I loved those steam locomotives.

[@Chrispy9393]

The wealth of knowledge Ed has on this thing is just incredible. I could listen to him talk about this train forever. Jay really knows his stuff too.

[@GregB419]

This episode is 5 stars +. Just over an hour long and so well worth it. Mr. Leno who would have thought you could do any better than before. This episode is absolutely fantastic. ❤️👏👍💯🔥

[@backinblck1]

I have loved everyone of the videos Jay has done. The steam cars, and engines are just the coolest because they are so manual. This tops them all. To watch two steam guys geek or over things and the attention to detail Union Pacific put into getting not only the BigBoy going again, but into each of the rail cars is amazing. Hands down my favorite Jay Lenox’s Garage video.

[@stevezio99]

This 53 year old kid is loving this. Thanks Jay. The folk who keep these running deserve a lot of credit. I am so happy I was able to take my dad to see the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 at Strasburg PA before he passed away. It was a wonderful experience for us both.

[@FOH3663]

The J is mighty impressive. A speedster!

[@N2YTA]

The 73 year old is as well!

[@Stussmeister]

My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. As a lifelong railroad nut, though, I was very fortunate to have seen this locomotive (and the #844 mentioned by Ed) about five years ago, and also saw #611 at Strasburg that same year. I've visited the Strasburg Railroad numerous times (my maternal grandmother lived in Lancaster County), and credit it, as well as a certain blue tank engine, with instilling a deep passion for trains and railroads within me.

[@skipstewart9376]

I smiled through this entire video. You got to do what all of us can only dream about. I’ve known about the “Big Boys” for probably 20 years and watching you experience all of it was such a joy. That’s why we all love Jay Leno!

[@hsp6381]

This was the MOST amazing episode of Jay Lenos Garage! Thank you for showing us what the Big Boy stands for and how proud these folks are of their heritage!

[@John-se5vc]

I'm glad UP decided to collaborate with Jay for this installment. Ed was gracious to work with Jay, who is always used to being the center of attention. That having been said, I have enjoyed countless editions of Jay Leno's Garage.

[@troyblackwell3995]

This segment brought back a lot of memories. I'm 74 years old and I grew up right next to the train tracks in Virginia. No matter how many times the train went by, I always stopped and watched it. The steam engine was majestic in its looks and mesmerizing in its power. We had a train depot in our little town and the station master would hang the mail pouch on a pole by the tracks and when the train came by one of the guys on the train would reach out with a hooked pole and grab it. They also had side tracks where they would put camp cars for the men who worked on the railway bed. Among the camp cars was a cooking car staffed by a cook and his assistant. Man, could they cook. They made everything from scratch. I still remember eating cabbage and corn bread with them once. And this is not well known, but sometimes the steam engine would catch the dry grass beside the train tracks on fire. That's how they kept the grass back from the tracks. I guess I was about 9 years old when I saw my first diesel engine. However, they didn't command the same amount of attention that the steam engines did. I still miss seeing those majestic steam engines.

[@williamdeegan7840]

I could see it in your face that this meant alot to you. Your car shows are wonderful to watch, but this episode, WOW. It's almost emotional. What a beautiful piece of American history. Great episode again.

[@williambremner9022]

As a kid who grew up playing with cast metal Lionel trains (now 60yrs old) it was so special to share that experience with you Jay. Thank you for airing this. Simply brilliant!

[@bwlyon]

Jay, I’m so glad you were afforded the opportunity to take a ride on the Big Boy and given the “Grand Tour”! Thanks to Ed and UP for doing this. What a wonderful experience to see Jay take part in. ❤

[@razgrizaceblaze259]

3 things about this video. 1) I'll bet you that Ed Dickens loved talking with Jay because he could actually get more technical with his answers, and explanations, with Jay than he can in most of his news interviews since Jay has more of an understanding about this than most people. 2) How ironic is it that Big Boy was working perfectly and the one thing that acted up and made them have to stop was the PTC system. 3) Every time I see that little boy smile on Jay's face when Big Boy is about to pull away for the last time, I think of those of us who are so passionate about steam locomotives (because I feel that way all the time).

[@davekostka7151]

I remember that 1956 our family moved from Waco, Texas, to Flint, Michigan. My Dad worked for Buick and was transferred there. That was the first time I rode on a train. I was on the side of the tracks with Mom holding my hand while we were waiting for the Santa Fe to arrive at the station. I saw that yellow and red monster locomotive rumbling in and was petrified. I don't remember much more except being told not to flush the toilet until you got off. This is a fantastic, tech-filled video. And one of the best that Jay's production company has put out. Considering all of the great videos that have come from them.

[@Ole_CornPop]

Not one but two of the most notorious cities in American history.

[@krzysztofwaleska]

That whistle sound is out of this world!

[@stringstroker22]

Jay, thank you for this segment! I’m a geek and engineer. And, like you, I love the way things work! My uncle was a Switch Engineer at the Southern Pacific yard in Sherman, TX and at a very young age I was exposed to these magnificent machines. Number 4014 rolled through the area last week and my friend, a pro photographer, got a shot of Big Boy rolling over a low water bridge. He showed it to me in B&W and I don’t think I have ever laid my eyes on a better photograph of 4014! Sadly, I was in CO for business or I would have been with him, when he took it. This segment is a testament to your undying love of mechanical devices. I’m right there with you brother! I don’t know if I have the words to thank you for sharing your experience with the Big Boy. You’re the best!

[@PatickDillon]

This episode just absolutely brought me to tears. Extremely well done. Thank you Jay and Union Pacific for making this vidio posible.

[@charlesharper7292]

The tone of the whistle absolutely matches this behemoth! She beautiful!!!

[@antoncordier3880]

Big Boy, what a train. A locomotive I would like to experience one day. Thanks Jay, very much appreciated.

[@RickyJr46]

4014 spent over 60 years at the RailGiants train museum in Pomona before Union Pacific began the restoration. Museum staff were sad to see their biggest attraction depart, but glad that it would be operating again. In October 2019, U.P. did a special fundraiser for RailGiants, with a pair of passenger excursions between West Colton and Barstow. Those tickets were not cheap, but riding behind Big Boy up Cajon Pass…PRICELESS!

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

They should steam it on down here because I would love to see it at Pomona station

[@johnburger3287]

My wife and I rode behind the double header 4014 and 844 on 12 May 2019 from Ogden UT to Evanston WY on the trains return to Cheyenne after the Golden Spike ceremony in Ogden. This was over the tracks that the Big Boy's were designed to run on and spent most of their life on. Double heading with 844 may never happen again. Tickets were not cheap either. We had coach seats in the dome car Challenger, They were $3000 each. Dome seats were $5000 but sold out in about an hour. I believe the RailGiants seats were considerably cheaper (coach seats in the $750 range). Price doesn't matter, the experience dose. Riding behind 4014 and double heading with 844 on 4014's native tracks on it's first excursion is indeed priceless. That trip will never happen again.

[@chiefknowstomuch]

I visited Big Boy at Rail Giants for from the late 70"s up until it left, was sad when it did but was stoked to see it when it came back steaming thought the Cajon Pass for atop Hill 582!

[@alexbuck7500]

How do you know the schedule of Big Boy ?

[@johnburger3287]

@@alexbuck7500Jjust google UP steam schedule. UP has a web page dedicated to that.

[@d23bw]

Love Jay's constant genuine enthusiasm. Brilliant, thanks.

[@KevinDoyle-r1w]

That loco is just monster. Fred Dibner would have loved a ride on that beast

[@billbruff9613]

Thank you Jay for this change of pace. As a boy I used to gawk at this engine at the LA County fairgrounds. At college age used to take the City of Los Angeles from LA Union Station to Chicago, spending most of the trip in the dome car watching the train racing through the midwest, and hanging out with other college bound students. This fostered a lifelong love of trains. So thank you for your part in keeping the steam age alive.

[@LucienMarc777]

I have watched hundreds of Jay's Garage. This one has gotta be in my top 5. Thanks so much for sharing this experience with us, Jay! So awesome!

[@dannyjones3840]

So great to see someone that truly appreciates what this locomotive is, what it does, and where it came from. Jay Leno, thank you sir for bringing us this insight to this American icon. Watching her stroll down the track, that deep whistle blowing.... brings tears of joy to my eyes

[@floridamankyle5461]

What an impressive machine, this is one of the best Big boy videos on the Internet.

[@flybobbie1449]

As a Brit US railroads are impressive. We pulled over to watch one of those long trains pass by out in the desert. The driver blew the horn and we waved, well impressed. I like how Americans are proud of what they achieved, in UK it's beaten out of us....

[@rdallas81]

Nice comment. But remember, the Brits were the first. Too many people to list who made epic advances for human kind.

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

@@rdallas81 Yes, but America eventually surpassed Britain's technical achievements and went to the moon.. while Britain slowly collapsed after its defeat in WW2..

[@ednicholson7839]

@@sandervanderkammen9230Britain was overtaken by larger powers but it’s certainly incorrect to say it collapsed. They fought the Germany, a larger country than their own, on their doorstep in a way Americans can’t imagine going back to 1812. And don’t forget so much German know how it took to get the moon.

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

@ednicholson7839 You seem unfamiliar with British wartime history, are you unaware of the Second Tizard Mission or the Anglo-American bailout loan agreement? Britain was forced to surrender its autonomy and overseas colonies, it suffered two complete financial collapses and the Bank of England failed in 1946. The UK became a US protectorate and territory in September 1940, and was a US possession from 1946 to 2006. Are you unfamiliar with the british term "special relationship" with America. 20,000 US military personnel still occupy the UK today..

[@flybobbie1449]

@@sandervanderkammen9230 Think Britain had a lot of shares in US companies, many sold to finance the war effort. Would be no surprise that the US reveled in the predicament UK found itself in at start of the war. Way to break the Empire.

[@ectofix8447]

Thank you! THANK YOU, Jay Leno! I love everything you do, but stepping out of your normal four-wheeler box to cover THIS historical beast is the absolute BEST! What a wonderful documentary by the G.O.A.T. host! I also know something about steam boilers and you, Sir, DO have a clue.

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Over the last few months I have watched a few you tubes of Big Boy. Glad to see this get real exposure by Jay. This is American heritage that must be known and preserved.

[@robertgeorge3037]

Just had to add a note here that I am surprised they didn't mention it this video. The main reason for building the "Big Boy" engine was to facilitate getting the trains, especially the war trains, up and over the long, steep grades of the Wasatch Front mountains going out of Ogden, Utah. It required the huge amount of horsepower the Big Boy could muster.

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Jay, you are the luckiest man alive. One of my sons and I saw the Big Boy up close in St Louis a few years ago. Holy cow wow. It is ginormous. You and I are close in age, 75 and I could relate to a lot of your memories. Thanks alot for taking us along on a trip of a lifetime. Bob

[@trycah]

As a train driver it warms my heart to see something like this😊! Thank you Jay!

[@Micah3539]

Thank you Jay and all the people that work on our railroads.

[@lee4171]

Wonderful. Proper entertainment. Love from Great Britain.

[@colemartin9077]

That smile at the very end where Jay is looking at the engine is priceless. His eyes lit up, just like a youngin. I love it!! Awesome Jay. So glad you got to see it.

[@GeekWireless]

Jay: You curiosity about everything is an awesome trait. In addition, your desire, and generosity to your experiences is a blessing to humanity. Thank you! Carl A. K.

[@ldodom]

Deepest gratitude to you Jay, Ed Dickens, and the Union Pacific Railroad for your collaborative foresight to feature such an incredible feat of engineering.

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Thank you Jay, Ed and all the people that made this happen.

[@stevea9604]

Big Boy was a huge part of the greatest generation…It was also a huge part of us winning WW-2…It was really the movement of all the equipment and people during the war…plus bringing all those folks home to their families 👍🏻🤩🤔🧐🥰☝🏻🥹😀

[@vince4055]

What an amazing tribute to the Big Boy, UP’s steam heritage, and how important the railroads were and still are. Ed and his team made Jay feel so comfortable, it looked like Jay was more in awe of the locomotive, train, and proud crew. Seeing him walk around the locomotive, tour the train and cab, and take a ride with Ed was priceless. The pacing and run bys were very well done. Watching the Big Boy pull away with Jay admiring the sheer size and sound at the end sums it all up. Wonderful episode, well done! 👍🚂

[@Monkeysic]

Jay Leno is a national treasure. Alot of collectors know alot about the specific item they collect. Jay knows everything about everything. He literally has 100's of vehicles, planes, motorcycles and he knows super rare details and remembers things about them that most don't. He is so awesome and is truly someone to look up to. Thank you Jay! Love the 4014 have watched hours of videos, maybe one day I will be able to see it in person.

[@devalraval007]

This is incredible. The sound of that whistle is just music to the ears. Thanks Jay! May the big boy hustle for years and years to come.

[@neutrinostorm]

YESSSSSSSSSS Jay Leno's Garage at its finest!!! The Apollo moment of the steam age!!! Absolutely great engineering work - then and now! Thank you for this restoration! Greetings from Germany!!!

[@druidofthefang]

I love JLG episodes about different machines. Thanks Jay!

[@robertchristensen-xl2lo]

I remember one as a child in a park in Milwaukee. How cool it is preserved...

[@johndandrea8034]

The look on Jay's face when Big Boy pulled away said it all.... Two legends.....Jay & Big Boy

[@nascargas]

Been a fan of yours for decades. Ever since you first guested for Johnny. But thats another world. Yeah you are a comedian. Talk show host. And storied car collector with more knowledge than most car enthusiests today. This was a unique addition...and perhaps the biggest guest you ever invited "to the garage". I was overtaken by some emotion...the interplay between 6 year old Jay and the modern 1944 dinosaur that galloped across your imagination meeting for real in 2024. The sound of the horn. Your passionate invocation of leissure travel...knowledge of how the biggest locomotive in the world operates...you seemed to bring personality to 600 tons of steel and iron. Thank you for this very special edition of Jay Lenos Garage featuring the Union Pacific Big Boy. ❤ 🚂🚂

[@mrmeyers26]

This is the most I've seen Jay fired up about anything that came through his garage. Hes just like a kid again, I love it.

[@stephenfarrell6794]

I was a Boiler Tech in the US Navy from 75 to 80, mainly worked on the Automatic Combustion Control systems. I found this to be very interesting, thanks Jay!

[@seadog686]

I wonder what Jay's take would be if he took a tour of fireroom/engine room on a Navy ship?

[@nathanielmoore87]

​@@seadog686Yeah, it'd be cool to see him crawl around the boilers and engines of one of the Iowa class battleships. Too bad they are all permanently docked.

[@ΣτελιοςΠεππας]

​@nathanielmoore87 They might not be running, but everything is still there.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

What a beautiful masterpiece of old school mechanical engineering! Just something about it, I cant help but love it!

[@flyboyu777]

I saw her on her maiden trip after the major rebuild. She didn’t disappoint. Steam engines seem alive to me. Thank you UP keeping these beautiful steam engines alive.

[@anthonymurdoch9437]

Nothing beats the raw majestic power of a steam locomotive. What a treat of a video!

[@matthewlipinski6844]

Wow. Look at the size of that train 🚆. Jay loved blowing that whistle. Woo woo. Thanks for posting this. Jay Leno rules.

[@quig89GMC]

From a bygone era. Union Pacific's commitment to restoring the Big Boy is incredible. The knowledge that Ed has speaks to that commitment and passing on the skills to continue operation is another part of that. I loved episode and I thoroughly enjoyed, ranks as one of my favorites. Thank you, Jay, for taking us along on this adventure.

[@buckthrusthorn1104]

Seeing the 4014 on video does it no Justice on just how impressive this thing is you really have to see it in person and feel the power of it when it goes by!

[@j.t.harrison3203]

I had an opportunity in Ames, IA to see this locomotive and train in person. You said it buck, IMPRESSIVE! Standing close to the engine when the whistle blows, the air it moves makes your lungs tremble! It's loud but the air vibrations let you feel the whistle instead of making you deaf (although too much too often will steal your hearing). So yes, impressive is the word. When 4014 speaks you feel it! lol

[@williamsporing1500]

Excellent show! Very knowledgeable gentleman. Jay is like a kid in a candy store. My grandfather was an engineer for the B&O. He retired in 1972. When I was young, I got to ride in the cabin of a steam locomotive and helped the fireman throw coal in the box. I also got to ride in a diesel electric too. He mostly ran out of union terminal in Cincinnati. I have his entire career in time books, locks, lanterns, a glass rod for checking water level and all kinds of stuff. I also have his engraved golden spike that was given to him for retirement. He was a great man, and I miss him even after all these years.

[@wi.dave3812]

Ed is a great historian and caretaker for this spectacular piece of machinery, Jay was very lucky to have been able to partake in this ride along, and thanks for taking us with you😀🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mtfan]

Imagine seeing this driving down the street in your small midwestern town and telling your wife at dinner “I think I saw Jay Leno driving a giant steam engine today coming home from work.” She’d have you put on a 72hr psychiatric hold.

[@MrIh8hondas]

If so, she clearly doesn't know Jay Leno.

[@SkaBob]

For someone who has seen this channel before that is a totally normal everyday thing.

[@bruceperry6315]

Thank you Jay for sharing your experience on the “Big Boy”. What a treat.

[@Glennquagmire1912]

Thank you Jay and the guys for always giving me something to ignore my coworkers with during my lunch break on mondays!

[@RandomVids519]

Dam sucks you work mondays

[@rickmarin1265]

Had to take a LONG lunch today LOL

[@paulmorrow8372]

In 1996 a 12,000 ton freight train was being pulled by three modern diesel locomotives up a hill in Wyoming. One of the locomotives broke down and the train stalled on the track, blocking it. An old steam locomotive was behind and offered to push the stalled train over the mountain. The dispatcher doubted it, and the engineer said “how do you think we used to get over these mountains”. The steam locomotive hooked up and pushed the freight over the mountains. Not the most efficient, but these old steam engines had POWEr!

[@ericemmons3040]

That was UP 844. . .

[@centamangila1217]

And 4014 did it a few years ago in Nebraska.

[@ericemmons3040]

@@centamangila1217 Absolutely.

[@manfail7469]

There's a beautiful clip of UP 3985, 4014's weaker cousin, absolutely flying up a grade with a train of 143 double stacked container cars in the 80s. That high speed torque is unmatched

[@ericemmons3040]

@@manfail7469 I don't know if I would use the term "weaker"; yes, not as much tractive effort as the Big Boy, but still powerful in her own right, and a magnificent machine.

[@solidgroundministries6469]

Thank you Ed and Jay for taking us on this incredible trip and tour of the BigBoy! Loved it!

[@davidhorowitz4037]

My 3 year old is obsessed with this locomotive. We saw 4012 in Scranton PA on static display.

[@KeithKman]

Your 3 year old has great taste. 🤘🏼

[@anthonyc1883]

Your 3 year old would be gobsmacked to see the Big Boy operate, live and in person. It is an amazing experience.

[@Triple_J.1]

I've seen the one in Scranton. There is another one in Denver (where I live) and this particular SN cruises through along Hwy 85 every year. Might be worth the trip 😮

[@rondogwil]

I walked through this thing as a a kid and adult at the L.A. fairgrounds where it sat for 40 years or so. I happened to climb aboard during the tear down for travel to WY. It was awesome. I bought a hat to support the task. So cool to see it up and running. What a beautiful machine, and awesome history. Thank you Jay. Be safe!

[@jamesdonald7485]

Thanks Jay - what an impressive video. It's wonderful to see these pieces of history operating as they once did. I envy you riding in the cab!!!!!

[@oconnorsean12]

My grandfather was on the team that built and maintained the Allegheny locomotive at the Henry Ford museum at Greenfield Village in Dearborn Michigan. I've always had a love for trains from my grandfather! It's original build date was 1941

[@fern]

Thank you Jay, shows like this is desperately needed to showcase the wonderful side of humanity.

[@goranswedberg4475]

I don´t think I´ve ever seen Jay so excited and happy as in this show. And who´s to blame him? Good job Jay! HOOOOEEEHOOOHOOO......

[@richardmarsh1368]

What an extraordinary beast of a machine. It manages to be huge and exquisite at the same time. And to be shown round the Ed, who is THE guy, what a treat. And Jay, literally the best guy in the world to present this. An absolute audio and visual treat that I will re watch many times. Thank you Jay and team for this beautiful production.

[@Prewarpostwaramdmore]

Very cool. Glad Jay got to do this. Ed Dickens and Jay Leno, two Giants of modern steam.