UP 4014 Big Boy at Norden, CA ~ July 14th, 2024

Large tea kettle

[@tonyburzio4107]

Most impressive is the engine gave the correct whistle!

[@spcabforward]

Awesome Scott, cool to see the smoke hood in action.

[@ScootsTrains]

Thanks! Yah that was cool, I had no idea it had something like that.

[@davidstrawn9272]

@@ScootsTrains Well Now you know. Because Big Boys like 4014 were equipped with Stack Hoods to deflect the smoke through tunnels including the Hermosa tunnel! If you ever watch the Vintage Big Boy documentaries like "Last of the Giants" you'll understand what Stack hoods are for. I love seeing Stack hoods in action!

[@frankym274]

Good Catch UP 4014 Big Steam Engine

[@kellyfairbanks5330]

0:37 what did the big boy do with the smock stack

[@ScootsTrains]

That's the "smoke hood" that they use to deflect smoke when in tunnels.

[@CabCar6962]

Do any UP employees care if you’re in the tunnel??

[@ScootsTrains]

I’ve never had any issues. Just stay clear of the active mainline portion and you’ll probably be fine.

[@CabCar6962]

@@ScootsTrains Alr thanks

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

Bruh why are you on the track?

[@ScootsTrains]

@@Railfan-uf9mw Abandoned part of the tunnel. Well clear of the active mainline.

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

@@ScootsTrains still