No matter the setting, no matter the lighting, no matter the angle, this thing continues to be a visual and audible work of art. And that whistle. That whistle.
What man has become a boy again upon seeing this living and majestic locomotive as it breathes, it hisses and it works, and it lets out its joy with the wailing of its whistle, I am free again!
For Union Pacific and the steam crew that rebuilt these 2 fine machines, they have given them a second life. They are living and breathing again. Thank you to everyone that is involved.👍
There are a lot of things in this world I have interest in. But Steam locomotives - especially these two - are the only things that I just STARE at. I just STARE and STARE.
I remember steam trains from when I was a boy. I also remember bit and pieces of riding a WW2 troop train from Texas to Idaho. My dad was in the Navy and was at a training base in Idaho. That train was full of "troops", I remember just little bit and pieces, but I treasure those memories!!
What an outstanding show of steam! We are lucky to have the Big Boy and the 844 between us. Beautiful! Thank you to those that made that possible (and UP of course).
At the 3:45 point, notice how the exhaust smoke/steam from the stack flows over Big Boy’s boiler. That was the reason for the U.P utilizing smoke wings or elephant ears. Back during the steam era the Union Pacific was constantly developing new drafting and nozzle designs to alleviate the smoke problem, right up until the mid 1950s. Amazing footage by the way friend!
It is a beautiful thing to see a powerful steam locomotive to be moving by itself again, and for the anniversary of the Golden Spike! Many thanks for sharing such an amazing locomotive! :D
You've done a very good job on the footplates of 4014, 844 and the Diesel in your race to Ogden/Utah, boys! It's great to look at fine scenes of the journey here in Europe.
@@jeandewandeleer1828 The diesel in this train is a diesel-electric, which means that it burns diesel to produce electricity. That electricity can be used to power the electric motors of the engine, but in this case, it's not. Instead it's powering lights, air conditioning, etc for the cars. Just a power plant on wheels. Because it's not driving, it's actually even more dead weight for the steamers to pull.
@Andy Proper Thank you for good explication. EMD called here in Germany Dieselelektrische Lokomotive (e.g. the 232 often called "Ludmilla") versus the Dieselhydraulische Lokomotive ( e.g. the 218). Good luck with your strong steamers and the trains on their hook! In Europe - my opinion - strongest steam locomotive ever build here was the unique 242 A1 (1946) in France (constructed by the genious André Chapelon, projected for service with heavy and fast passenger trains) which produced in test services sometimes "only" little bit more than 5000 horsepower.
I have to wonder if, in it's first life, Big Boy ever pulled a passenger train. And here it is. As it blows by the freight consist side tracked for him I wonder what Big Boy was thinking? Did he remember being stuck on the side track waiting for a passenger train to pass. Or perhaps, Big Boy though ... it's about time! "Step aside! Make way for the king."
Nice to see the segment towards the end (16:45) where #844's front coupler is being turned back inside. Thank you for keeping this in. Great video, all around.
The flag stanchions are actually remains of posts used for brakemen to hold while switching in the yard when cowcatcher pilots were in use. They became flag posts, and eventually shortened to hold lanterns or small flags...
I just had a thought, now that is a novel idea, about all the train crews that 4014 met along the way, at passing meets. What were their thoughts, and their feelings about seeing this giant legend of the rails running these same rails, like in the days when steam was king?
@@GamingLegend-ie4nl It's the most powerful type of locomotive UP has in operation. Far more powerful than a DDA40X. 200,000 lbf of starting tractive effort.
Thanks! We scouted the route ahead of time and had four people at several locations. Couldn't have done it without people in multiple locations. A bit of a rush some times, but also a bit of a wait. Glad you enjoyed the result.
Great work as always. It is amazing that these two works of art were designed and built WITHOUT an electronic computer, just a slide rule and brain power. I was wondering why the diesel, just in case or transporting it? Thank you for posting and God Bless from Florida.
Today some people believe the moon landing was faked, because we didn't have powerful computers like we have today. But look at the tech. built without modern computers, just a slide rule and pencil and paper.
To put it into perspective, think about what his job has consisted of fro the start. He was in charge of restoring those beasts. This is time for his gravy.
Any reason on this very historic occasion they have the UPP #809 Jim Adams water tender backwards (It is the first yellow car in line) or at least the flags backwards?? Thanks for posting and sharing. Love trains. Not trying to be negative or a stick in the mud by raising this question.
@@tonyburzio4107 It's a decal not the actual color's. That is a big difference. Color's are color's and decals are decals and they are not the same. The diesel locomotive in this train, has the flag flowing in the right direction. They must have been in a hurry hooking up the water tender or had some bad connections and had to do it that way. This is a historic event, and you would think they would make things as close to perfect as they could. Either way, glad to see this "GIANT" rolling and making some thunder.
Was it common to have a doubleheader back in the day? If so how did the 2 engines communicate with each other as to when to add power or slow down? Even at my advanced age I don't remember the steam engines. I do remember riding in the dome cars. Exciting times for a young boy. Thanks for the video.
It was common. However you question exposes the biggest weakness of steam: you can't really link the engines. That's why bigger and bigger locomotives were made. 2 small locos=2 crews. The advantage of big boy is that you have the power of two medium sized locos with just 1 crew. The main advantage to diesel-electric locos us you can hook up as many as you want and you only need 1 crew.
As far as I know, even though the restored Union Pacific steam locomotives have multiple-unit controls to communicate TO a diesel, they can't receive multiple-unit commands from anything else. Such a thing was proposed for the ACE 6000 project, which was proposed in the 1980s when oil prices were high, but this ended up never being built (railroads lost interest after oil prices fell, and reportedly the project had some management problems that exacerbated matters).
I know they double headed based on the many videos I've seen from the early-mid 1900s. I would be interested in how they communicated. Someone here will know. I doubt there are many people alive that have actually experienced it ( beside modern excursions) I know they have run the 844 often with the 3985 but not sure if they were actually pulling a load that required it or if it was for show or convenience.
Steam engines can't be pulled without steam entering the cylinders, since the steam is what pulls lubricating oil into the cylinders. The drive rods are disconnected when shipping a dead engine. The amount of water is the same for any type of fuel, but getting "good" boiler water (PH and mineral content) in the middle of nowhere is a real problem. It takes a lot of fire truck tankers to fill a tender that big!
@4:49 Notice the massive amount of drive wheel slippage, on Both Locomotives! Now I understand why they have the Diesel Pusher. I also onotice that both Steam Locomotives have Double Tenders. Have they both been upgraded to burn Diesel Fuel, instead of Coal? @ 15:15 Who'da thunk?!? I never would have! Awesome video!
611 Class J Locomotive beats this rig hands down. Maybe it's because I live in Roanoke, VA where the 611 is parked and originally built. But one steamer, by itself, pulling just as any passenger cars is much more impressive than 2 steamers and modern day locomotive pulling passenger cars.
dirtydan this was done to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. The Big Boy just re-entered service and this was effectively a shake down cruise. 4014 could pull 200 cars on its own. The Big Boys were made to haul miles of freight cars across Sherman Pass in Wyoming. It produces 7000 horse power, give or take.
These were originally built to carry cargo across the Rockies. I volunteered at the 150th anniversary of the joining of the transcontinental railroad and it was an amazing experience. There were so many people here in Ogden Utah from across the country and from around the world to see the refurbished 4014. It was truly astounding all the work that went into it. The people would stand next to the wheels by the 844 and stretch their arms out to show how they were so big. They would dwarf a number of people.
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And here's a look at the Big Boy heading eastbound from Weber Canyon to Rock Springs; enjoy!
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No matter the setting, no matter the lighting, no matter the angle, this thing continues to be a visual and audible work of art. And that whistle. That whistle.
Big Boy's whistle actually is what a Hancock chime is supposed to sound like. 844's sounds decent, but is kind of raspy from decades of use.
Yes... that whistle. Thanks for watching.
It's easy to see how young boys across the country fell in love with trains.
It's nice to see a big boy and his smaller cousin working together.
What man has become a boy again upon seeing this living and majestic locomotive as it breathes, it hisses and it works, and it lets out its joy with the wailing of its whistle, I am free again!
Thank you for watching and commenting.
For Union Pacific and the steam crew that rebuilt these 2 fine machines, they have given them a second life. They are living and breathing again. Thank you to everyone that is involved.👍
It's really neat that UP has this kind of interaction with the public.
Paul Stumpf I agree and let’s not forget about the big Challenger 3985, can’t until she get to join 844 and 4014!
I went to Greeley and say this breathing machine
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There are a lot of things in this world I have interest in. But Steam locomotives - especially these two - are the only things that I just STARE at. I just STARE and STARE.
I wish they made it just Big Boy and the UP Challenger
@@pjdj I'd take all of them...sure.
Brilliant I have been following its progress since 2014 what a wonderful achievement by the steam engineers of Union Pacific .
The Big Boy's run to Green River with 844 will be uploaded to Airailimages in just a few minutes. Thanks for watching!
Magnificent beasts! Thank you, Union Pacific! Thank you for bringing these beasts back to life!
That whistle brings tears to my eyes and Jimmy Rogers to my ears.
From those who can’t get out and about we appreciate the effort, time, and expense given to making these images available. Thanx!
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic to see Big Boy on the move - greetings from across The Pond!
Thank you! We're very happy this icon of our history's back up and running!
And thanks, as always, for watching!
I remember steam trains from when I was a boy. I also remember bit and pieces of riding a WW2 troop train from Texas to Idaho. My dad was in the Navy and was at a training base in Idaho. That train was full of "troops", I remember just little bit and pieces, but I treasure those memories!!
I've run a Big Boy on my N gauge model RR for years and it's fantastic to see the real thing. Thanks UP
It is alive. It really is. Look closely. It breathes. It has intent. It is self aware. It is a force of Nature. Beyond a machine.
Wonderful sight, great heritage of a great country.
Greetings from Central Europe.
Nothing like the old steamers ! Now thems is real trains !😊👍
+FloridaGreg, I Totally Agree with you, New-TH-cam-Friend. Also, I Love You. :-D
Ahhh...UP 4014 and 844, those are two of my favorite beautiful beast... Thank you
Thank you for watching and commenting.
And all the UP coaches and cars!!!! Damn - what a sight!!!
Thank you for watching.
What an outstanding show of steam! We are lucky to have the Big Boy and the 844 between us. Beautiful! Thank you to those that made that possible (and UP of course).
Sorry, I had forgotten. Thank you to airailimages for such a great video.
At the 3:45 point, notice how the exhaust smoke/steam from the stack flows over Big Boy’s boiler. That was the reason for the U.P utilizing smoke wings or elephant ears. Back during the steam era the Union Pacific was constantly developing new drafting and nozzle designs to alleviate the smoke problem, right up until the mid 1950s. Amazing footage by the way friend!
Nate Jenkins: . . Good point. Interesting to see this on #844. The cab is mostly clear of steam in many of the scenes, whilst #4014 is enveloped.
Artistic surreal images and action. Beautiful. Thanks.
You are welcome!
I was at some of those places at the same time. I spent the week in Ogden
Yes, that was a grand time with 4014 and 844. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great vidio of the 4014 leading...LONG LIVE THE KING!
I think I'm addicted to watching steam locomotives
Imagine this 100 years ago, definitely something to behold. mammoth mighty machines!
I love the way the steam crew uses the correct signal long-short. Very rare these days.
To even understand the size of this equipment is mind blowing!
What a great sequence of videos. Quite a majestic sight.
Glad you liked it!
It is a beautiful thing to see a powerful steam locomotive to be moving by itself again, and for the anniversary of the Golden Spike!
Many thanks for sharing such an amazing locomotive! :D
Thanks for the nice video. I couldn't be there but videos like yours better than trying to get a place and fight the traffic. Thank you.
You are very welcome. Thanks for your comments.
The soul of America resides in this beast- so much power
Very nice shots.
Beautiful country.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, springtime in the Mountain West is beautiful.
I remember the smell of the coal smoke on the Nickel Plate Road in Lakewood, Ohio in the 1950s. The sight and sound brings tears to my eyes. :)
That is a handsome locomotive. When they pulled it out in Denver, I missed it. It went right behind my job.
You've done a very good job on the footplates of 4014, 844 and the Diesel in your race to Ogden/Utah, boys!
It's great to look at fine scenes of the journey here in Europe.
why a Diesel ? Thank yu.
@Andy Proper thank you
@@jeandewandeleer1828 The diesel in this train is a diesel-electric, which means that it burns diesel to produce electricity. That electricity can be used to power the electric motors of the engine, but in this case, it's not. Instead it's powering lights, air conditioning, etc for the cars. Just a power plant on wheels. Because it's not driving, it's actually even more dead weight for the steamers to pull.
@@MegaBrokenstar thank you
@Andy Proper Thank you for good explication.
EMD called here in Germany Dieselelektrische Lokomotive (e.g. the 232 often called "Ludmilla") versus the Dieselhydraulische Lokomotive ( e.g. the 218). Good luck with your strong steamers and the trains on their hook!
In Europe - my opinion - strongest steam locomotive ever build here was the unique 242 A1 (1946) in France (constructed by the genious André Chapelon, projected for service with heavy and fast passenger trains) which produced in test services sometimes "only" little bit more than 5000 horsepower.
This is the best video yet of Big Boy. Great work. Appreciate your time.
The clanking noise you hear was the solution to get around tight corners, and removed the need for blind (flangeless) center drivers.
I have to wonder if, in it's first life, Big Boy ever pulled a passenger train. And here it is. As it blows by the freight consist side tracked for him I wonder what Big Boy was thinking? Did he remember being stuck on the side track waiting for a passenger train to pass. Or perhaps, Big Boy though ... it's about time! "Step aside! Make way for the king."
big thanks from Sydney Australia!
Are Garrat steam locomotives in Australia ?
And thank you for watching.
Can't wait for a triple header with these too and 3985 once it's restored that will be legendary!
Nice to see the segment towards the end (16:45) where #844's front coupler is being turned back inside. Thank you for keeping this in. Great video, all around.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
The flag stanchions are actually remains of posts used for brakemen to hold while switching in the yard when cowcatcher pilots were in use. They became flag posts, and eventually shortened to hold lanterns or small flags...
They breathe eat and drink, really sounds alive!!
Great video with beautiful aerial views.
I went to Ogden to see the Big Boy. It is amazing.
GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for posting!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
I just had a thought, now that is a novel idea, about all the train crews that 4014 met along the way, at passing meets. What were their thoughts, and their feelings about seeing this giant legend of the rails running these same rails, like in the days when steam was king?
I would love to know if that rig ever gets to California!!!
There's talk of 4014 going to Pomona, where it came from before restoration, for a thank-you tour. No details yet.
Amazing shots, man! Especially when the two steam locos were side by side at 10:03 and putting away 844's from coupler at 14:54
Thanks for watching and for commenting!
So THAT's how you retract the front coupler on one of these steam locomotives.
Somehow the largest diesel electric just pales in comparison with the 2 TRUE GIANTS
It is not the largest diesel electric, the largest is the dd40x
Sirrobin smith , I believe the diesel’s probably supplying the air and electric for the cargo and coach cars.
@@GamingLegend-ie4nl It's the most powerful type of locomotive UP has in operation. Far more powerful than a DDA40X. 200,000 lbf of starting tractive effort.
@@brianjames4169 The diesel is for dynamic braking. Power for the coaches comes from a dedicated power car you can see in the consist
정말 멋지다! 감탄입니다.
That's so cool! I'm impressed.
시청 해주셔서 감사합니다.
Beautiful !
and a drone crash at 3:24 to 3:26
hope the guy got his shot though
lol, oofty
They are like huge living monsters fascinating
It would be interesting to see how many cars of double stack containers Big Boy 4014 can haul
5.5 mile long on flat track
@@morgonauther108 🤣🤣🤣 Just making stuff up i see.
It’s crazy to me that the steam generators and the hammering of the rails are the two things that you can hear at a distance.
Awesome. I wanted to be there sooo bad!!!
Love the VistaDome passenger cars. Thanks for the video.
And thanks for watching.
Some say there’s a 3rd Big Boy. It’s the one that you take to heaven.
Well composed shots considering no doubt some were rushed just to get setup.
Thanks! We scouted the route ahead of time and had four people at several locations. Couldn't have done it without people in multiple locations. A bit of a rush some times, but also a bit of a wait. Glad you enjoyed the result.
@@airailimages ah good idea! Came out well in the end!
Great Video! I have also aBig Boy 4014 & 844 Doubleheader Video. Was a great trip from Germany to USA to watch these Big Guys!
Please, what is the beautiful music in the slow motion portion. Excellent work, thank you.
Listed at the end of the video. Thanks for watching!
Great work as always. It is amazing that these two works of art were designed and built WITHOUT an electronic computer, just a slide rule and brain power. I was wondering why the diesel, just in case or transporting it? Thank you for posting and God Bless from Florida.
I've heard: electricity, brakeing, backup if the steam engine breaks down. In that order.
@@kurtvonfricken6829 Thank you.
And thanks, as always, for watching.
Today some people believe the moon landing was faked, because we didn't have powerful computers like we have today. But look at the tech. built without modern computers, just a slide rule and pencil and paper.
@@iworkout6912 Exactly.
USA!!! USA!!! Anyone?
Let's see if Big Boy can still pull around 200 freight cars...
@Ethan Schmid This engine will easily pull what they currently use 3-4 diesels for in freight.
As usual Extraordinary!
Damned shame they couldn't team up UP 4014 with UP 3985. THAT would be a consist that is REALLY worth watching!!!!!
I weep with joy
Union Pacific has done a great service by restoring and running these steam locomotives.
Man, I wish I had Ed Dickens job.
To put it into perspective, think about what his job has consisted of fro the start. He was in charge of restoring those beasts. This is time for his gravy.
Probably one of the most rare jobs in the world. Just think he is the only person on earth to do what he is doing.
Any reason on this very historic occasion they have the UPP #809 Jim Adams water tender backwards (It is the first yellow car in line) or at least the flags backwards?? Thanks for posting and sharing. Love trains. Not trying to be negative or a stick in the mud by raising this question.
to see if you were watching carefully ;-)
@@pakurilecz considering the situation, ed has pulled a gold bar out of a steam stack!!
You aren't supposed to fly an American flag on a vehicle unless you are a diplomatic conveyance, so the direction is kinda moot... :-)
@@tonyburzio4107 It's a decal not the actual color's. That is a big difference. Color's are color's and decals are decals and they are not the same. The diesel locomotive in this train, has the flag flowing in the right direction. They must have been in a hurry hooking up the water tender or had some bad connections and had to do it that way. This is a historic event, and you would think they would make things as close to perfect as they could. Either way, glad to see this "GIANT" rolling and making some thunder.
poor diesel,gets no attention!! those steamers wont share any steam with me!!!
rear speaker : I thought that but then I wondered why it's part of this particular party?
Great Video! I Just Subscribed!
Thanks!
airailimages your welcome
Wow, you were at the Chino Airshow & now your chasing the Big Boy (UP4014).
This stuff is fun! Thanks for watching.
2 giant steam locomotives double heading
I was hoping this was on your agenda! Beautiful :)
Fun, and hectic... but fun outweighed hectic.
Outstanding!
That's amazing see and hear
living breathing giant titan machine... way to cool
Looks like the connecting rod packing is leaking on the lead driver set.
It's normal for the technology. It'll seal, but it needs a heavier train.
14:42 I didn't know you could fold the coupling in on a steam locomotive at least.
I was born in the right time.😃
Are you go find
Classic low back-pressure ALCO exhaust, not much lift, hard to see out of the cab sometimes...
What a sight!
Awesome,nuff said !
That time is when America was great.
thanx for the great vid!
You are welcome!
Was it common to have a doubleheader back in the day? If so how did the 2 engines communicate with each other as to when to add power or slow down?
Even at my advanced age I don't remember the steam engines. I do remember riding in the dome cars. Exciting times for a young boy. Thanks for the video.
It was common. However you question exposes the biggest weakness of steam: you can't really link the engines. That's why bigger and bigger locomotives were made. 2 small locos=2 crews. The advantage of big boy is that you have the power of two medium sized locos with just 1 crew. The main advantage to diesel-electric locos us you can hook up as many as you want and you only need 1 crew.
@@kurtvonfricken6829 Thanks for the reply and information.
Thanks for watching, Chief! Always good to hear from you.
As far as I know, even though the restored Union Pacific steam locomotives have multiple-unit controls to communicate TO a diesel, they can't receive multiple-unit commands from anything else. Such a thing was proposed for the ACE 6000 project, which was proposed in the 1980s when oil prices were high, but this ended up never being built (railroads lost interest after oil prices fell, and reportedly the project had some management problems that exacerbated matters).
I know they double headed based on the many videos I've seen from the early-mid 1900s. I would be interested in how they communicated. Someone here will know. I doubt there are many people alive that have actually experienced it ( beside modern excursions) I know they have run the 844 often with the 3985 but not sure if they were actually pulling a load that required it or if it was for show or convenience.
Is 844 producing power? When 844 separates from the Yellow car @14:00. Is that yellow car water?
Steam engines can't be pulled without steam entering the cylinders, since the steam is what pulls lubricating oil into the cylinders. The drive rods are disconnected when shipping a dead engine. The amount of water is the same for any type of fuel, but getting "good" boiler water (PH and mineral content) in the middle of nowhere is a real problem. It takes a lot of fire truck tankers to fill a tender that big!
Ethan Schmid : s'cuse me but with coal there was always the clinka by product - what, if any, is the by product of using oil?
We need an 844, 3985, 4014 triple header.
Beauty.
Awesome!
mysteriosly covered makes her look so huge
The up should've restored one of these a long time ago
@4:49 Notice the massive amount of drive wheel slippage, on Both Locomotives! Now I understand why they have the Diesel Pusher. I also onotice that both Steam Locomotives have Double Tenders. Have they both been upgraded to burn Diesel Fuel, instead of Coal? @ 15:15 Who'da thunk?!? I never would have! Awesome video!
Kickinpony.66 the diesel is not a pusher. Its in a neutrsl state and is there for auxiliary power and braking purposes
Really??? Awesome! I thought it was a Pusher.
Kickinpony.66 nope basically a big generator and extra brakes
Right on! :)
The Diesel engine also provided dynamic breaking to increase the load and simulate a much heavier train.
I hope it makes itself to norcal sometime
thanku for uploading 👍
Yes
611 Class J Locomotive beats this rig hands down. Maybe it's because I live in Roanoke, VA where the 611 is parked and originally built. But one steamer, by itself, pulling just as any passenger cars is much more impressive than 2 steamers and modern day locomotive pulling passenger cars.
dirtydan this was done to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. The Big Boy just re-entered service and this was effectively a shake down cruise. 4014 could pull 200 cars on its own. The Big Boys were made to haul miles of freight cars across Sherman Pass in Wyoming. It produces 7000 horse power, give or take.
These were originally built to carry cargo across the Rockies. I volunteered at the 150th anniversary of the joining of the transcontinental railroad and it was an amazing experience. There were so many people here in Ogden Utah from across the country and from around the world to see the refurbished 4014. It was truly astounding all the work that went into it. The people would stand next to the wheels by the 844 and stretch their arms out to show how they were so big. They would dwarf a number of people.
Wicked thanks for sharing!
(What's with the cop?)
Great vid.