That old bridge in the opening shot is one of my favorite places to explore and watch trains from. I actually watched that train go by just about 150 yards east of the end of the bridge just a couple seconds before you saw it on camera. It was a cool sight for sure. If I’d known that it would’ve come across those tracks by the river front I would have surely scurried over there and it would have been fun to watch it come by with you.
My wife and I watched Big Boy heading west through Valley, towards Fremont, when it came through town a few months ago. I tell ya, we were really excited to see such history on the tracks, it was also emotional... Down right cool!
She's technically more powerful then a diesel electric, too. If i understand it correctly. She can move more weight at a higher speed but suffers getting it all moving.
yep, pretty much - drawbar horsepower is higher but tractive effort isn't as good. 4014 does about 6,000 HP at 40ish MPH, but maxes out at 135,000 pound-feet TE roughly. The SD70ACe behind it can do 175,000 continuous and 200,000 starting TE on 4400 HP.
There’s a story behind that. Back in 1941, when UP 4000 was being built, an ALCo workman chalked the words “Big Boy” on the smokebox door. That’s basically how they got their name. They were originally going to be known as Wasatches.
The diesel also provides power, etc. for the wagons behind. In fact, that seems to be its primary purpose. (Big Boy was never equipped for passenger service)
@@jonglass Touche'......excellent! Many, including me, probably looked right past that significant factoid, i.e., Big Boy's original (freight hauling) purpose.
The diesel does not provide head end power for the rail cars. They have generator(s) setup for that. Modem diesel electrics made for freight service are not HEP equipped.
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That whistle is so sweet.
This is a great video.
Thanks for sharing it.
That old bridge in the opening shot is one of my favorite places to explore and watch trains from. I actually watched that train go by just about 150 yards east of the end of the bridge just a couple seconds before you saw it on camera. It was a cool sight for sure. If I’d known that it would’ve come across those tracks by the river front I would have surely scurried over there and it would have been fun to watch it come by with you.
Nice catches! I like the Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 a lot! Really nice!
My wife and I watched Big Boy heading west through Valley, towards Fremont, when it came through town a few months ago.
I tell ya, we were really excited to see such history on the tracks, it was also emotional...
Down right cool!
Ah, that throttle up sound is absolutely beautiful. 👍 Looks like this was filmed several months before my catch lol. Welcome back!
WOW! An excellent, high quality video of Big Boy. Thank you.
Magnificent locomotive.
A fabulous catch. Excellent video Alex.
Welcome back!
Awesome vid man thanks for sharing!
I missed it due to having to be at work, which sucks, but it did pass through my town of DeKalb, IL!
Surprised I havent caught you here! Was nice to see the ol girl in omaha
great quality!
I Love the Big Boys Steam Power 💨💨💨💨💨💨💨😀😊👨🏼🔧
She's technically more powerful then a diesel electric, too. If i understand it correctly. She can move more weight at a higher speed but suffers getting it all moving.
yep, pretty much - drawbar horsepower is higher but tractive effort isn't as good. 4014 does about 6,000 HP at 40ish MPH, but maxes out at 135,000 pound-feet TE roughly. The SD70ACe behind it can do 175,000 continuous and 200,000 starting TE on 4400 HP.
Note the chalked in "Big Boy" under the bell on locomotive's front!
There’s a story behind that. Back in 1941, when UP 4000 was being built, an ALCo workman chalked the words “Big Boy” on the smokebox door. That’s basically how they got their name. They were originally going to be known as Wasatches.
Awesome Video!!!!
Nice work!
one tender, two canteens and a backup plan.
macrossactual Couldn’t of Said it Any Better 😀👍🏼
The diesel also provides power, etc. for the wagons behind. In fact, that seems to be its primary purpose. (Big Boy was never equipped for passenger service)
@@jonglass Touche'......excellent! Many, including me, probably looked right past that significant factoid, i.e., Big Boy's original (freight hauling) purpose.
The diesel does not provide head end power for the rail cars. They have generator(s) setup for that. Modem diesel electrics made for freight service are not HEP equipped.
"Big Boy was never equipped for passenger service."
"Neither was the SD70."
*M I N D B L O W N*
New subscriber passing by. Great entertaining videos you got here. What is your view on Stobe the hobo and folks like him in general? I just came across his videos but it seems like a tragic lifestyle.
CN Rail ends up here innit
Nice!!
유호진 ???
Thats not a train, thats a fire breathing dragon
The articulation of the front can be seen starting here...2:03
Nice
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