The current generation of locomotives may be faster, more powerful, and more efficient, but these old monsters really got your attention. Mechanical works of art.
As far as steam trains are concerned, I have found the Big Boys most fascinating. Here in Britain, it's usually The Flying Scotsman or the Mallard which get the glory. The Big Boy looks like it would have the Terminator as its driver.
In fairness to British locomotion I don't think they ever had a mountain to conquer like the Sierra Nevada or the Rockies. It was always the US that was gonna come up with the most monstrous steam engine, just because we were the country that needed the big fellasthe most.
this was released prior to UP reacquiring 4014 for restoration. they has posted a trailer for the documentary "Big Boy 4014 Update" on their pentrexdvd channel.
3:16 I remember hearing that as a kid and thinking just how disappointing that was and how i just wish it could one day happen. Fast forward to 2019 and I just saw 4014 two days ago!
3:16 "It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again." The Union Pacific laughed, "You are wrong..." Bigger irony was he said that as 4014 was in frame. XD
@@ryandunham1047 Yes, there is even a video someone posted of our star in service, for some strange reason YT is not allowing me to link you a video of him in service.
Yeah, my grandfather worked for Santa Fe. He was a small guy, so he got the job of climbing into the boiler( right after it allegedly cooled) and, holding a 95 lb. air hammer above his head to drive the rivets. Imagine the noise it made. He was probably exposed to asbestos. He made very little money, but it fed my mother and uncle. His hearing was not very good after he retired. He lived until he was over 80 y/o.
I heard the news that in 2013, Big Boy 4014 was required by Union Pacific to be restored back to operating condition in time for the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike in May 10, 2019!
Im a Brit and only yesterday I saw Bittern, a member of the same class as Mallard, the worlds fastest steam locomotive. But if Britain built the fastest, the US built the biggest and most powerful and the Big Boy class were just superb. Great video - thanks for sharing. Woodscritter - you're right, but you have no soul - life is more than a matter of dollars and cents!
The nostalgia I’m getting from this. It’s so good to hear the first few seconds again. Just the sound of a thundering beast making its way up the hill.
It’s the most sensational railway spectacle you’ll ever see in your entire life. The BELLOWING Hancock Longbell 3 Chime. The huge prescence and it just allures you to follow it.
The first time I saw this was Last of the Giants on VHS and since then has become my favorite railroad videos of all time. I've never gotten to the second half only that I would soo love to see both again.
News for Big Boy fans. One Big Boy (#4014) been returned to Union Pacific for restoration to operating condition. The project is expected to take 3 to 5 years. If the project is completed, this Big Boy will ride the rails once again to show its prowess to a new generation.
If I had a time machine to go back in the past only ONCE. I would use it to go back to this time to film the Big Boys, each on from #4000-#4025. This would be the greatest moment in my life... :]
As a young man I had a friend who was a retired steam locomotive engineer. His name was Ona Knotts, (cousin to Don Knotts), from Rowlesburg, WV. He made the conversion to diesels a few years before he retired, but had this to say on the subject: "A diesel engine is a flatcar with a motor, but a steam locomotive is an IRON HORSE." Ona also said: "You're busier on a steam engine than on a diesel, but being busy is fine just so you get to lean out the window and watch those drivers roll!"
2:38 to 3:05 The audio used in the runby is actually dubbed sound from "Union Pacific's 40th Anniversary Steam Excursion" with Challenger 3985 pulling the 40th Anniversary Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion disguised as Challenger 3967 on May 15, 1993!
In the Big Boy days priorities where much more different from todays. Power was the first target besides of the fuel consumption and efficiency. The challenge justifies any cost. Environment pollution was not even considered. Engineers comfort were definitely forgotten, the cabin was a mix of jail and sauna. Anyway, Big Boy is an engineering master piece !
Thank you for your wishes of good luck! I am delighted to know that you agree that these steam locomotives need to meet the scrapper's torch, pronto! Thank you, again for the kind words! Until then, I will keep on cutting up junk iron, railroad equipment and looking for that next steam locomotive to come in and receive, "the blue flame and oxygen treatment". Fun, fun, fun! Fun for everyone who wields a gas axe!
True, bigger than a Big Boy could easily be found but as experimental locs. The Big Boy was simply one of the largest but with the success in addition.
That is correct. The issue they had was wheelslip. They sat there and spun until a steamer came and pushed them from the tail end. The big boys didn't have issues with wheelslip. If those wheels ever started to spin faster than the engine was moving, the tracks would shoot out from under that thing XD
Absolutely bloody marvellous!! The loco to end all locos!! A good big 'un will always better a good little 'un. Great footage. Hope restoration becomes a reality.......more than 250 steam locos restored in UK, plus a brand new , built from scratch..Pacific flier. It can be done!
The acme,the very pinnacle of railway development!As the Americans are wont to say;"If it ain't got cubic inches,it ain't got it"!A most enjoyable clip.
I'd kill to see them restore the remaining few that are left to working order, they really do make everyone happy. And they are such good peaces of American History.
Big Boy was given this title as he was the most RELIABLE with proportionally equal mass, strength, and speed. Alleghenies had wider boilers and more HP, but they had pressure problems: One exploded, killing crew. The Q2 was(unfortunately)a massive failure. The rear cylinders would cause strain on the firebox metal. Triplexes required more steam to actually move, as there were 6 cylinders, and not enough steam. Jawn Henry had the usual coal-clog in the turbines, and it was hard to reverse.
This is, without a shadow of a doubt, and always will be, my favorite steam locomotive. They should really bring back one of the Big Boy's and put it back in service, along with #844 and the Challenger #3985. We need one back in action, so we can always remember our past as it thunders by on the rails. Long live, Big Boy!
@@pennsy6755 I know that UP #4014 was restored to operation and had run both in 2019 & 2021 (where I saw "The King of the Rails" both times) and will be running this year. Bear in mind, my original comment was posted before they announced the acquisition and restoration of #4014.
Haha, love the shot with the guy and the kid saying hello. When you see that kind of shot you expect a nice little train painted in colors with a quiet whistle. But that's one of the meaniest locomotive instead, passing by at high speed xD
This Film Sample is fantastic, However i wish we could have something like this for the J1 Hudson Locomotives, We can only Dream. Thankyou for your video
I found some facts to set things straight between Big Boy and Allegheny. Width: BB-11ft AL-11ft Height: BB-16ft AL-16.5ft Loco Length: BB-85ft AL-63ft? Total Length: BB-132ft AL-125ft Loco WT: BB-381T AL-386T Total WT: BB-625T AL-600T PSI: BB-300psi AL-260psi TE: BB-135375lbs AL-110211lbs M Speed: BB-80mph AL-60mph Big Boy 6, Allegheny 2
Several other have said basically the same thing, and I'm going to do what is now basically a standard response, I know, but success does not influence power, or size. Although the engines I pointed out had issues, they all beat the Big Boys in power, or size, but not success, and remember I was in no way disagreeing that the Big Boy was the most reliable of the previously mentioned engines.
Excellent historical references! NelsonArtWorks has some really fine B&O prints and you can also get them directly from the B&O Railroad Museum too. There is also an original watercolor painting for sale of an EM-1, 2-8-8-0 Articulated Locomotive!
It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pull a train again. That's what he thought. Of course this film was possibly the driving force for Mr. Ed Dickens and the steam crew to reverse that statement, as I myself was among those who chased UP Big Boy 4014 from Evanston, WY, to Morgan, Utah, on its way to Ogden on May 8, 2019. That was a sight to hold, and I myself never thought a Big Boy would ever return, but it did. Thanks to the UP Steam crew.
For those who have at least seen a Big Boy, and read its operating specs, they would have to say, that these were very impressive pieces of machinery. It would be the most effective of ways to showcase as living history, the pinnacle of steam, by restoring one to full operational status, and it almost happened to 4018 in Texas, but the Movie deal fell through.
3:17
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again"
*Union Pacific Big Boy 4014: Hold my beer*
True dat!
😂😂you made my day
Union Pacific 4014: Amazing how every word you just said was wrong.
@@harrisonofcolorado8886 no because big boy did a nice excursion
@@harrybabb1769 I meant what the narrator said at 3:17
“It’s not likely that we’ll ever see a 4000 pull a train again.”
*Kowalski, analysis*
ROFL
Union Pacific - "challenge accepted"
A man of culture we got here😂🤣
4014 is back in service
HAHAHAHAHA!!
The current generation of locomotives may be faster, more powerful, and more efficient, but these old monsters really got your attention.
Mechanical works of art.
Actually, steam locomotives are *significantly* more powerful than anything else. Because of torque
As far as steam trains are concerned, I have found the Big Boys most fascinating. Here in Britain, it's usually The Flying Scotsman or the Mallard which get the glory. The Big Boy looks like it would have the Terminator as its driver.
"COME WITH ME IF YOU WANT TO LIVE"
thefrecklepuny This is a huge part of why I love American steam locomotives
In fairness to British locomotion I don't think they ever had a mountain to conquer like the Sierra Nevada or the Rockies. It was always the US that was gonna come up with the most monstrous steam engine, just because we were the country that needed the big fellasthe most.
thefrecklepuny If someone would have controlled big boy with no problem at all it would be Goku
If anyone could drive the big boy, I'd be casey jones.
The monster will soon be awakened
It already is awaken
Awaken! Awaken! Awaken!
"Not likely we'll see a Bigboy pull a train again..." Wrong! UP 4014!!!!!!
this was released prior to UP reacquiring 4014 for restoration. they has posted a trailer for the documentary "Big Boy 4014 Update" on their pentrexdvd channel.
I agree the Lionel Vision Line Big Boy #4014 was the most popular
I always thought he said Bullet Train
With the Big Boy pulling, gives new meaning to "ALL aboard".
3:16 I remember hearing that as a kid and thinking just how disappointing that was and how i just wish it could one day happen. Fast forward to 2019 and I just saw 4014 two days ago!
Wish my Dad was still around - he would LOVE this!!
The Big Boy is beautiful and that 's a fact!
3:16
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again."
The Union Pacific laughed, "You are wrong..."
Bigger irony was he said that as 4014 was in frame. XD
Are you sure that was 4014? I couldn’t see the number plates.
@@ryandunham1047 Yes, there is even a video someone posted of our star in service, for some strange reason YT is not allowing me to link you a video of him in service.
wow i am absolutly amazed how a giant of a steam locomotive can be so downright georgeous.
Yeah, my grandfather worked for Santa Fe. He was a small guy, so he got the job of climbing into the boiler( right after it allegedly cooled) and, holding a 95 lb. air hammer above his head to drive the rivets. Imagine the noise it made. He was probably exposed to asbestos. He made very little money, but it fed my mother and uncle. His hearing was not very good after he retired. He lived until he was over 80 y/o.
WOW!
Im sorry for your loss. :(
I can't wait to 4014 coming up Sherman's Hill under his own steam and hearing his whistle thunder, taking back what is rightfully his
Ah, my childhood. Good memories. I used to love watching this preview.
I heard the news that in 2013, Big Boy 4014 was required by Union Pacific to be restored back to operating condition in time for the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike in May 10, 2019!
Yes that's true
All the same, long live the Big Boys and all the other steamers.
that beast sqeezing on the turntable was cool.
Im a Brit and only yesterday I saw Bittern, a member of the same class as Mallard, the worlds fastest steam locomotive. But if Britain built the fastest, the US built the biggest and most powerful and the Big Boy class were just superb. Great video - thanks for sharing. Woodscritter - you're right, but you have no soul - life is more than a matter of dollars and cents!
BIG BOYS FOREVER!!!! GET THIS DVD
Fantastic video!
The nostalgia I’m getting from this. It’s so good to hear the first few seconds again. Just the sound of a thundering beast making its way up the hill.
Those things were awesome! I want that DVD! Can't wait to see 4014 returning to the rails again!
I wanna go to cheyenne after it's restoration just to see it run again.
CottonBeltSD40T you can get a dvd from Amazon for less than 30 dollars.
CottonBeltSD40T I have it
Well just have to wait one more year for 4014 to run again
RichmondCityRailfan I See The Big Boy 4014 In Southern California In October 2019
I didn't know BIG BOY held that record...thanks for sharing that bit of info....very cool!!
I would pay to see a Bigboy back in service. I love the sound when they are moving.
Your statement would definitely be on the front page of r/agedlikewine
@@harrisonofcolorado8886 man I see you everywhere don’t I?
Awesome!!! These steamers practically come alive.
3:17. UP: “Hold my beer!”
It’s the most sensational railway spectacle you’ll ever see in your entire life. The BELLOWING Hancock Longbell 3 Chime. The huge prescence and it just allures you to follow it.
The first time I saw this was Last of the Giants on VHS and since then has become my favorite railroad videos of all time. I've never gotten to the second half only that I would soo love to see both again.
My favourite steam locomotive of all time, I’m getting this tattooed on my right arm for a half sleeve
Looking out of the dome car at 4014 pulling our RailGiants excursion up the Cajon was incredible.
News for Big Boy fans. One Big Boy (#4014) been returned to Union Pacific for restoration to operating condition. The project is expected to take 3 to 5 years. If the project is completed, this Big Boy will ride the rails once again to show its prowess to a new generation.
HELL YEAH!!
alterman156 it’s almost ready to run again.
The Big Boy is my favorite steam locomotive!
It's fine to like other kinds of trains, but to me none have the same kind of life as a steam locomotive.
Outstanding. My grandfather worked on them.
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pulling a train again"
*A Big Boy Gets Restored*
*It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia*
"It's not likely that we will ever see a 4000 pull a train again"
HA HA HA HA!
If I had a time machine to go back in the past only ONCE. I would use it to go back to this time to film the Big Boys, each on from #4000-#4025. This would be the greatest moment in my life... :]
As a young man I had a friend who was a retired steam locomotive
engineer. His name was Ona Knotts, (cousin to Don Knotts), from
Rowlesburg, WV.
He made the conversion to diesels a few years before he retired, but had
this to say on the subject:
"A diesel engine is a flatcar with a motor, but a steam locomotive is an
IRON HORSE."
Ona also said: "You're busier on a steam engine than on a diesel, but
being busy is fine just so you get to lean out the window and watch
those drivers roll!"
yeah bring them back!!
The most handsome loco 🏆
World best railroad company.
Union pacific big boy 4000s series 1941-1959
they are massive and incredible
2:38 to 3:05
The audio used in the runby is actually dubbed sound from "Union Pacific's 40th Anniversary Steam Excursion" with Challenger 3985 pulling the 40th Anniversary Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion disguised as Challenger 3967 on May 15, 1993!
So beautiful
3985 is a Challenger. The Big Boys were 4000 - 4024. Challenger is below 4000 in case you don't notice you said that.
Good stuff. Wyoming was Big Boy country!
In the Big Boy days priorities where much more different from todays.
Power was the first target besides of the fuel consumption and efficiency.
The challenge justifies any cost.
Environment pollution was not even considered.
Engineers comfort were definitely forgotten, the cabin was a mix of jail and sauna.
Anyway, Big Boy is an engineering master piece !
24 diesel train fans watched this video I guess. How can this video be disliked?
Bloody magnificent!!! Thank you for posting. Cheers, John.
Man I would love so much to see one/all of those restored and pulling friaght trains again. That would really be something amazing to see.
I hope we get a bluray, or even 4k scan of this footage someday.
Awesome Locomotive
2:47 Hear that beast chuffing down the line!
Thank you for your wishes of good luck!
I am delighted to know that you agree that these steam locomotives need to meet the scrapper's torch, pronto!
Thank you, again for the kind words!
Until then, I will keep on cutting up junk iron, railroad equipment and looking for that next steam locomotive to come in and receive, "the blue flame and oxygen treatment".
Fun, fun, fun! Fun for everyone who wields a gas axe!
True, bigger than a Big Boy could easily be found but as experimental locs. The Big Boy was simply one of the largest but with the success in addition.
Really fantastic, Thanks.
That is correct. The issue they had was wheelslip. They sat there and spun until a steamer came and pushed them from the tail end.
The big boys didn't have issues with wheelslip. If those wheels ever started to spin faster than the engine was moving, the tracks would shoot out from under that thing XD
How I miss those days...May it's legend live on.
Absolutely bloody marvellous!! The loco to end all locos!! A good big 'un will always better a good little 'un. Great footage. Hope restoration becomes a reality.......more than 250 steam locos restored in UK, plus a brand new , built from scratch..Pacific flier. It can be done!
People in 2007: Will a Big Boy ever operate again?
People now: Will a challenger ever operate again?
Yes to both as 3985 is in the process of its restoration in Iowa.
I had no idea only 25 were built.
The acme,the very pinnacle of railway development!As the Americans are wont to say;"If it ain't got cubic inches,it ain't got it"!A most enjoyable clip.
I remember watching this video back in 2010's and hoping that some day she will be back on tracks !
I'd kill to see them restore the remaining few that are left to working order, they really do make everyone happy. And they are such good peaces of American History.
Glad that 4014 is being restored!
That was the best era to have lived through some of my friends Dads drove those BigBoys i was to young but myBrother and i used to hop them.
Awesome beasts!
Big Boy was given this title as he was the most RELIABLE with proportionally equal mass, strength, and speed.
Alleghenies had wider boilers and more HP, but they had pressure problems: One exploded, killing crew.
The Q2 was(unfortunately)a massive failure. The rear cylinders would cause strain on the firebox metal.
Triplexes required more steam to actually move, as there were 6 cylinders, and not enough steam.
Jawn Henry had the usual coal-clog in the turbines, and it was hard to reverse.
I love locomotives. That's why I can't wait for the new Train Simulator :) Love your videos. 5*
This is, without a shadow of a doubt, and always will be, my favorite steam locomotive. They should really bring back one of the Big Boy's and put it back in service, along with #844 and the Challenger #3985. We need one back in action, so we can always remember our past as it thunders by on the rails. Long live, Big Boy!
so uh... how do we tell him?
@@pennsy6755 I know that UP #4014 was restored to operation and had run both in 2019 & 2021 (where I saw "The King of the Rails" both times) and will be running this year. Bear in mind, my original comment was posted before they announced the acquisition and restoration of #4014.
It’s too bad that even though 4014 was restored, it cost us 3985…
This man predicted the future
Haha, love the shot with the guy and the kid saying hello. When you see that kind of shot you expect a nice little train painted in colors with a quiet whistle. But that's one of the meaniest locomotive instead, passing by at high speed xD
This Film Sample is fantastic, However i wish we could have something like this for the J1 Hudson Locomotives, We can only Dream. Thankyou for your video
What an amazing loco. Thumbs up! :)
better than today's trains
Greetings from the UK. Its amazing that something so big and powerful can go so fast! Over here, we think that 73 ft long is a big steam loco!!
I found some facts to set things straight between Big Boy and Allegheny.
Width: BB-11ft AL-11ft
Height: BB-16ft AL-16.5ft
Loco Length: BB-85ft AL-63ft?
Total Length: BB-132ft AL-125ft
Loco WT: BB-381T AL-386T
Total WT: BB-625T AL-600T
PSI: BB-300psi AL-260psi
TE: BB-135375lbs AL-110211lbs
M Speed: BB-80mph AL-60mph
Big Boy 6, Allegheny 2
Great compilation !
Superb !
"It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pull a train again"
4014: Are you sure about that?
Good to see a Big Boy in operation
Watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Several other have said basically the same thing, and I'm going to do what is now basically a standard response, I know, but success does not influence power, or size. Although the engines I pointed out had issues, they all beat the Big Boys in power, or size, but not success, and remember I was in no way disagreeing that the Big Boy was the most reliable of the previously mentioned engines.
I saw a reference to this locomotive on Modern Marvels. I still can't believe they made locomotives this big.
The Union Pacific Big Boys literally shook the earth?!
I saw one in a museum today, this thing is huge!!!
70 YEARS SINCE PEARL HARBOR!
Steam locomotives: A time where there were actually BOXCARS used by the railroads.
what an awesome steamengine
At least UP still has a running UP
Union Pacific knows how to make a locomotive
It's awesome to see a Big Boy ride the rails again, not so awesome that 3985 is retired for good because of it. :(
Good news my friend, the restoration of 3985 has begun! The big Challenger will return to service!
Excellent historical references! NelsonArtWorks has some really fine B&O prints and you can also get them directly from the B&O Railroad Museum too. There is also an original watercolor painting for sale of an EM-1, 2-8-8-0 Articulated Locomotive!
It's not likely that we'll ever see a 4000 pull a train again. That's what he thought. Of course this film was possibly the driving force for Mr. Ed Dickens and the steam crew to reverse that statement, as I myself was among those who chased UP Big Boy 4014 from Evanston, WY, to Morgan, Utah, on its way to Ogden on May 8, 2019. That was a sight to hold, and I myself never thought a Big Boy would ever return, but it did. Thanks to the UP Steam crew.
I heard that Big Boy # 4005 wrecked in April 27, 1953.
What did “Every engine has to pull its own freight train,” mean to the Big Boy steamer freight trains?
It's not likely we'll see a 4000 pull a train again." Everyone on may: 2019, *are you sure about that*
Saw the one in Green bay once. A lot of moving parts. The men who ran these were something else!
2018-2019 we will see a 4000 on the tracks again. Sure that many are happy rail fans that want to see it again.
For those who have at least seen a Big Boy, and read its operating specs, they would have to say, that these were very impressive pieces of machinery. It would be the most effective of ways to showcase as living history, the pinnacle of steam, by restoring one to full operational status, and it almost happened to 4018 in Texas, but the Movie deal fell through.
1,208,750 pounds for the locomotive and tender is unreal, that is massive, and they regularly pulled 4000+ tons up to 60 mph!! cool stuff