[4K] Omaha Zoo Steam Train
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Two different steam trains are operated at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. This 30" gauge railroad brings visitors on a unique 1.8 mile circle tour of the numerous animal exhibits.
Union Pacific 119 is a 1968-built Crown replica, based on the original 119 seen at the completion of the Trans-Continental Railroad at Ogden, Utah. This 4-4-0 was the debut engine for the Omaha Zoo Railroad. The 119 continues to operate regularly throughout the week.
For the busier weekends, 0-6-2T 395-104 is also used. The "Riva" was originally built in Austria in 1890. It was donated to the zoo in 1974 to provide larger power that could still handle the steep grades and curves, and has operated regularly since 1976. On select weekends, both steam engines are operated around the loop.
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Interesting to see that a 130 year old 1890-built steam train from Austria is in really good condition... Running as a zoo train locomotive in Nebraska.
It has been rebuilt quite a few times, but most of the steel is original.
@@tenorcenterFalse. The majority of the outer frame is but not the inner parts as that would be a fat FRA violation. The majority of the steel on the loco is not original. It would not be in operating condition if most of the steel was original, as that’s not possible. Union Pacific did a major restoration on her to make her operable for the zoo.
makes sense! @@Ndoggy1127
A gorgeous pair of locomotives! I love the contrast between the very ornate 1860s-styled UP 119 and the much more utilitarian Austrian industrial locomotive. They're both in gorgeous condition and I'm glad that the Austrian locomotive still has its fittings from Romania and doesn't have a big cowcatchers and so on stuck on. Got to love Krauss aesthetic.
The zoo definetly wants to keep it as original as possible while still obviously living up to American operating standards.
I wonder if they would have purchased another Crown Metal Products locomotive (maybe a replica of Jupiter to keep the theme?) if they hadn't recieved 104 as a donation.
@@tenorcenterit could be possible, but the Crown had issues that had UP rebuild it for them.
yeah it definitely had major issues until the late 90s @@davidng2336
Many of us who build and operate model train layouts always look for realism. This little railroad is one of those moments to enjoy trains for just what it is. Model trains can run under a Christmas tree or this larger scale can run through a park. Its the timeless love of trains capturing our hearts!
Thank you for posting this video!
You are certainly welcome.
Great zoo. Rode behind 119 there as s kid once. The train attempted to make it up the incline near the African animal area but the tracks were wet from rain and the train didn't have enough speed, so it stalled out. Wheel slip and everything. They eventually had to let everyone off for it to make it up the hill.
Glad you enjoyed
Austrian S class: I don’t have such weakness!
A joyful little ride. I do wish there were more zoos which ran actual steam engines like these.
Additionally, Fun Fact: 395-104 "Riva" would look to be one of many Austrian locomotives which were scattered about the whole of Europe, with Riva spending time in Romania before coming to the United States, evidenced by the several cast information plates adorning the cab sides; C.F.R. stands for "Căile Ferate Române," the Romanian state rail system, which also had many narrow gauge branch and feeder lines. It was also C.F.R. practice to have maximum operating speed and "shed allocation" as cast plates affixed to the cab (main line standard gauge locomotives normally had 5 separately cast plates).
Thanks for additional information. The Riva is certainly a unique engine to see running in the US, and there was a lot of information we didn't know how to explain in a short video description.
The Oregon zoo has a 30" guage railroad with a steam locomotive. It used to have about 2 miles of track that led through a forest, but a few years ago there were some landslides and the ride is now only 6 minutes long. Now the city is talking about turning the forest section into a bike trail, despite thousands of signatures and a nonprofit organization attempting to get the railroad listed as a national historic place.
yeah they should at the Atlanta zoo its a gas powered locomotive dressed as a 4-2-4 steam locomotive but the steam train effect is completely ruined when the train passes and it sounds like a lawnmower.
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yea me to the cp Huntington are not all that I wish crown was still around I wish one day to buy the company
They let me see the cab of 395/Riva once. Was so cool.
Its great that a 130 year old steam locomotive can still find work at a zoo.
Yep, it’s been working there since 1974
Great video. The locomotives are also great as well. The first time I saw this train ride was in Lots & Lots of Trains and America By Rail.
"America by Rail" was basically the inspiration to check out the zoo train. A lot has changed since that video was produced, but at least steam still runs.
Dynamo Productions yeah.
I’ve seen this train too many times in my life.
You should do a whole video on different zoo/theme park railroads across the country.
We went to Omaha Zoo as they use actual steam engines for their operation. We hadn't really considered others at this time.
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The valve timing on the 4-4-0 is SO bad... just listen to the exhaust...
Came here to say this. She is not square at all.
I went to the Omaha zoo and rode behind 119 in 2008. I didn't get a good view of "Riva" then, and the its train with the caboose was in a siding (which had lettering at the time)
I Love I Love I Love I Love I Love those Zoo Steam Trains so Much!!! :-D
Glad you enjoyed
3:49 That sounded like Lady's whistle!
Not even close
Really beautiful train. Love the steam engine so clean .
It sure is
It’s very cool there.
2 steamers live forever today!
119 get a vibe of Casey Jr.
Wow, impressive! Love that green Riva; it's quite British-like, even though it's made in Austria!
So cool you got to ride in the cab
Their crew was more than happy to let us ride.
The crew offered at the station, they had already spotted me filming earlier in the day.
i tend to notice that the tank engines whistle sound not like a whistle but a screem and its loud
I’m fairly certain that it’s the original whistle. Many European locomotives had that single-chimed, high-pitched sound.
Another excellent Dynamo video!
Thanks
Those engines sound a lot bigger than what they look like, am I right? 😂
Also, does anyone else remember first seeing 395-104 (The green tank engine.) in one of the Lots and Lots of Trains DVD’s? (Forgot which volume it was in.)
119 is in there too! It had red and black paint instead of blue at that time. I believe it was the second volume.
Here they are at 6:30: th-cam.com/video/CrDgLPnFNqQ/w-d-xo.html
We were familiar with the locomotive from “America by rail“
@@DynamoProductions-trains I believe 119 had a rebuild in the late 90s. New cab, new paint scheme, some fine-tuning etc.
When I went to the Omaha zoo for a 4H thing I saw the what I think is European train. I thought bit was really cool
I have an old picture of the 104 back when It was in Austria
Cool
Very nice video, thumbs up :)
Thanks
Awesome video!!!
Thanks
The replica of 119 is using like the EMD bronz
3:49 Ladys whistle
Gald to see steam I union Pacific country dyamno productions
There were more than one UP steam engines running that day.
That Austrian built locomotive had a Bell it's supposed to have an American whistle and a cow catcher end a brand new American style lamp put the FAA compliance
Steam is king of the "zoo" rails!
Has anyone else ridden the Omaha Zoo Train? Also these are ACTUAL STEAM LOCOMOTIVES.
Never ridden, but yes they are.
I’ve ridden them. The benches are metal so you kind of have to hold on. But it’s a nice view of the whole zoo.
Hello
Guess what ? I live in northern Italy in a town called ... "Riva" 🙂
Yep, I live where the locomotive Riva used to work originally between 1891 and 1936 on the narrow-gauge railway between the Adige Valley and the upper Gardalake region, with arrival station in my town of Riva del Garda.
My region has been for a long time Austria (Austro-Hungaric Empire) until the end of the 1st WW in 1918.
A great uncle of my mother was even an operator of the train !
Nice
Glad you enjoyed
I saw the Union Pacific 119 (Jupiter locomotive's twin) Well more facts about that it’s built in another design
They should make a model of this train and it’s surroundings
Sir Rivet they used to have small physical maps around to zoo with the rail line included, but still not quite a model line.
It is very easy to build an H.O.scale model of a zoo train, use a Bachmann 4-4-0 American, and open air excursion cars. Now build zoo scenery, and add plastic animals. You can build a good size layout on a 8 foot x 8 foot platform. I have the plans drawn up. Email me, ok.
My step dad in high school actually made the cab to one of them
Great vid
Thanks
Good video. Is just me dose anyone see that the COWCHCAER on the 119 is ogf
Glad you enjoyed. And agreed, pilot is huge, like it's the normal length for standard gauge and then narrowed for 30"
Fame Town USA! :-D
I see one is a replica of 119
That was built right before the Golden Spike centennial.
Dynamo Productions yes
We live in a society where trains are zoo friendly.
Well Omaha is a Railroad Town
Did Austin built whistle sounds weeeee
that locomotive proportion is what something came out of a cartoon.. just.. look at the size of it.. a bit squished up and making i t tall does already reminds me of a locomotive from a cartoon :v
Whats with the foreign engine
Read the description.
There’s one that is a replica of a areoliner
It's called the Aerotrain it's at the Portland zoo
I up in the engine 119 yesterday
What does this engine run on propane ?
The locomotives actually burn diesel fuel to make the steam.
119 sounds weird at slower speeds, almost like something is wrong with it. Wonder why that is.
Definitely the valve gear timing needs work
Sound
Where's this place located???
It’s in the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and I’ve ridden it many times in the past!
@@844SteamFan I meant by state
Omaha Nebraska
Yep it’s by Omaha Nebraska. One of the best zoos in the world.
Sir Rivet the best! At least according to them.
0:02 it's a giraffe
I get to ride in the cab of riva and the 119
Riva’s maximum speed is 19 mph
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35.7K subscribers Is this the only Zoo here in North America to have European Locomotives?
It’s quite likely. Most zoos opt for diesel powered Crown-built replicas if they run a train operation at all.
@@DynamoProductions-trains Okay.
13:13 YAAAAAY!!!
12:22 wig wag
It's a nice detail there
Is there a Plymouth switcher in the shed?
Yes
Why do they have it? Will it ever run?
It’s a yard switcher for the off-season.
I’m just wondering. How do I apply for this job?
Definitely go to the zoos website.
How did you get the cab, tender, and stopped front of the train shots.
We were invited into the cab.
@@DynamoProductions-trains how?
The crew saw us filming and invited us in.
@@DynamoProductions-trains unfortunately for me they have closed the train down for the year.
@@trainlandia697 yeah, no operations for 2020. I'll assume that they'll be back and running for summer 2021.
When was this filmed?
July 2019
@@DynamoProductions-trains I always love a two train day at the railroad. It keeps things fun for us operators. I am hoping we can run trains in 2021.
This is what I have to say about this video:
m.th-cam.com/video/UBX8MWYel3s/w-d-xo.html
4:10
119 looks sorta tall lol
That's one way to fit more locomotive onto a 30" gauge track.
@@DynamoProductions-trains I suppose!
The 119 is tall
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