@derail14 It's not a power issue, it's about fuel/water comsumption. They ran the 3751 from Enid, OK to Wellington, KS back in '92 under it's own power and it used most of the water in the tender ( an estimated 80 miles ). Let's face it, it's not like they can just drop the spout on the old water tower anymore. They had to fill it from a fire hydrant whick took a long time. I'ts been across the country at least twice as it cam through in '07 again.
Santa Fe 3751 is a handsome example of Santa Fe rr steam power, I am glad that this locomotive still exists today and occasionally operates in special heritage excursion service. Hopefully the 3751 will one day have a reunion meeting with the 2926, another Santa Fe 4-8-4 type engine that has recently been restored to operation and both the 3751 and 2926 will pose for a photoshoot together.
What a great video and what a journey. I just hope they closed the windows before going under the tunnels as they could have been full of smoke!! What a train she is and I love watching the videos of these old timers still doing their stuff.
trainboy94 yes this was the 3751s first run following restoration it marked 3751s return to operation.read the description it says when the trip was run.
Santa Fe 4-8-4 3751 was pulling first excursion The California Limited excursion from Los Angeles to Bakersfield, California and return on Southern Pacific's San Joaquin Line
@Trainfanatic192 No, The steamer produces its own electricity. The reason for the diesel is a federal law that all mainline trains must be equipped with dynamic brakes. Steamers dont have dynamic brakes so they use a diesel for that.
Reason for the Diesel's-produce electricity for the air conditioning in the cars, dynamic braking (although Steam can slow down by easing into reverse as seen in the beginning of the video), insurance in case of break down. Although the 3751 has been very reliable. And yes it is still running as of April 2011.
@derail14 The diesels are there as insurance incase the steamer goes belly up, and for dynamic braking. Gotta have diesels just in case, most railroads require them.
Why does the whistle sound higher-pitched than in other videos? Wonderful video. Don't know how you got to such good vantage points quickly enough. More than one videographer? Great job! Thank you.
***** Well, I think 6 chimes are awesome and the only 6 chime I have at home on Long Island is an MD Whistles Santa Fe 6 Chime made by Mike Daugherty of MD Whistles in West Virginia!
i have been around for over 60 yrs, seen, and road on live steamers, but one thing i thought of latley, and have never looked to see is, do the driving rods go up, and down at the same time, or do they alternate , one side up, and one side down?
@dreambuilders48808 Uh, that is completely wrong. There are plenty of railroads that own locomotives that aren't equipped with dynamic brakes. The diesels are there for the same reason they always are: insurance.
If that train is really running on steam that's good otherwise imagine what a polluter it would be .... but a few in this comment mentioned diesel fuel ....
@derail14 I hate that too and you can hardly see it here in Germany. Rather you see 2 steamers than a steamer and a diesel! and yes, its a creepy whistle .... lol
That whistle!!! Goosebumps for days!
Damn straight all three locos are classics. 3751 and two FP45
Awesome! #3751 in the glory days of steam excursions!
2:43 3751’s loudest whistle blow
I have the lionel Santa Fe 3751 loco, I've had it sense 2006. I love seeing the real 3751 running around! Cool video!!!
@derail14 It's not a power issue, it's about fuel/water comsumption. They ran the 3751 from Enid, OK to Wellington, KS back in '92 under it's own power and it used most of the water in the tender ( an estimated 80 miles ). Let's face it, it's not like they can just drop the spout on the old water tower anymore. They had to fill it from a fire hydrant whick took a long time. I'ts been across the country at least twice as it cam through in '07 again.
As of January 12th, 1999, Santa Fe 3751's ATSF 5-chime whistle was replaced with an ATSF 6-chime whistle.
Santa Fe 3751 is a handsome example of Santa Fe rr steam power, I am glad that this locomotive still exists today and occasionally operates in special heritage excursion service. Hopefully the 3751 will one day have a reunion meeting with the 2926, another Santa Fe 4-8-4 type engine that has recently been restored to operation and both the 3751 and 2926 will pose for a photoshoot together.
The whistle sounds much better than it does now. Love those AT&SF Warbonnet SDFP-45's.
-Alex
Fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed that!
What a great video and what a journey. I just hope they closed the windows before going under the tunnels as they could have been full of smoke!! What a train she is and I love watching the videos of these old timers still doing their stuff.
trainboy94 yes this was the 3751s first run following restoration it marked 3751s return to operation.read the description it says when the trip was run.
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Excellent Video!! That would be sweet to see BNSF do that again!!
Santa Fe 4-8-4 3751 was pulling first excursion The California Limited excursion from Los Angeles to Bakersfield, California and return on Southern Pacific's San Joaquin Line
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@willibill1 they sort of alternate. When the side rods on one side are at 6 o'clock the other side is at 9 o'clock or 3. Always a quarter turn offset
@Trainfanatic192 No, The steamer produces its own electricity. The reason for the diesel is a federal law that
all mainline trains must be equipped with dynamic brakes. Steamers dont have dynamic brakes so they use
a diesel for that.
wow, that's one hell of a wheelslip at 2:24. I wonder if the throttle stuck open for a second?
Reason for the Diesel's-produce electricity for the air conditioning in the cars, dynamic braking (although Steam can slow down by easing into reverse as seen in the beginning of the video), insurance in case of break down. Although the 3751 has been very reliable. And yes it is still running as of April 2011.
@derail14 The diesels are there as insurance incase the steamer goes belly up, and for dynamic braking. Gotta have diesels just in case, most railroads require them.
Man back when it had the Santa Fe 5 Chime, Now it has a Santa Fe 6 Chime.
You know all the good angles!
my favorite video of the 36751 on youtube
She will pull a train from Los Angeles to San Diego and back tomorrow, June 1.
@derail14 The only reason they do is for dynamic braking. The diesels will stay in idle until it's time to help stop the train.
@ConrailJon Check the Fed rules for Class 1 mainline operations.
Why does the whistle sound higher-pitched than in other videos?
Wonderful video. Don't know how you got to such good vantage points quickly enough.
More than one videographer?
Great job! Thank you.
I have the same question.
I agree that is a rather creepy whistle...I LOVE IT
Should get both AT&SF 5 chimes for both #89 and #7312 at the Strasburg Railroad.
@nicholasbreeden No, I'm saying that's what railroads think will happen, so that's why they require them.
@dreambuilders48808 It doesn't... It only requires that if the leader is equipped that it be functioning from the originating terminal...
i was 3 when she passed into mojave that day, i was under the bridge
Nice video.
Can anyone please explain the unusual whistle used on 3751 in this video?
Santa Fe 5 chime. This is her original whistle. A Santa Fe 6 chime is on her now.
***** Well, I think 6 chimes are awesome and the only 6 chime I have at home on Long Island is an MD Whistles Santa Fe 6 Chime made by Mike Daugherty of MD Whistles in West Virginia!
I think they should put a second valve on so the 5 and 6 chime can both be used.
Yeah, unless it might be possibly either a 5 chime like Nathan, D&RGW, CB&Q, SP, AT&SF, GC&E Rock Island, NP, GN, CNR, C&NW, GTW, Erie, UP, NYC, B&M, WM, Lima, VGN or a 6 chime like L&N, SLSF, AT&SF, COG, Reading, C&O, B&O, SP, LS&I 6 Chime, UP, Nathan, N&W, GTW, ACL, NYC, CB&Q, B&M, SOO Line, CNR, Burlington, SOU, RF&P or anything!
brian falzon Its a Santa Fe 5 chime. I have listened to enough whistles to where I can tell them apart.
Its so awsome, and that why its my name!
That whistle was soooo much better
i have been around for over 60 yrs, seen, and road on live steamers, but one thing i thought of latley, and have never looked to see is, do the driving rods go up, and down at the same time, or do they alternate , one side up, and one side down?
@dreambuilders48808 Uh, that is completely wrong. There are plenty of railroads that own locomotives that aren't equipped with dynamic brakes. The diesels are there for the same reason they always are: insurance.
Great video!!!
5*****
I believe you are wrong in your answer. They, Santa Fe, merged with Burilington Northern in 1996, becoming BNSF, how could they go into bankruptcy?
Was this a Christmas present?
(in reference to your tag)...in a single bound?
If that train is really running on steam that's good otherwise imagine what a polluter it would be .... but a few in this comment mentioned diesel fuel ....
@derail14 I hate that too and you can hardly see it here in Germany. Rather you see 2 steamers than a steamer and a diesel! and yes, its a creepy whistle .... lol
I hate it when they put those disels on steam excursions, that steamer can handle that train thumbs up by herself.
Let alone in 2000.lol
Santa Fe bankrupt? That's ridiculous! It didn't happen.