It's good to see that UP actually invested in the restoration and preservation of the largest, most prestegious steam locomotive ever built. It's one of the most beautiful machines I've ever witnessed come to life!
I’m from the UK and I love our steam trains , The Flying Scotsman , The Mallard to name but two . The Big Boy however is absolutely breathtaking , WOW 😮. The sound of that whistle makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up ‼️
For those of you that are new to steam locomotives, the 4014 is known as a 4-8-8-4 in Whyte notation. That means that there are 4 small wheels (two per side) - the leading truck - just after the cow catcher at the front of the engine. Then, there are 8 large driving wheels (four per side) that move in unison due to their attached driving gear and connecting rods. Then, another 8 large, connected driving wheels and finally another 4 small wheels - the trailing truck - just beneath the engineer's compartment. Only 25 of these Union Pacific Big Boys were built and they were the only models to use this wheel configuration. BTW, you can clearly see the 4-8-8-4 notation beneath 4014 at 1:28.
Well described Thomas T. So when are you going to praise diesel locomotives , you know..the ones that have to rescue old steam locos on trips when they break down. And let's not forget the pollution from steam locomotives. Yes I know, steam doesn't pollute, it is actually sterile, but the bi products of what is burnt in a fire box are toxic. And all this was a bit of satire by the way, but seriously here though, all respect to you for the education for those who would not understand a steam loco. Superbly put together.
My great-grandfather drove one of these locomotives. In his day, it was every boy's dream to be either a cowboy or train engineer. He retired after 40 years, and when he died, he was interred in the railroad cemetery. Even today, there are few better ways to see America than by train.
My great grandfather was a railroader too. It’s in our blood! And I’m extremely proud to stand on the shoulders of others who built America from the ground up.
It was the same here in Australia, back then everybody wanted to drive/be aboard 3801. 3801 was part of the 38 class, it was the first of the 38’s and has been restored to prime condition as of 2019-2020.
I'm 34 and had a dream of working on railroad since I was a little boy. I actually became a freight conductor. Got to run a few locomotives while engineer was looking over my shoulder. A boyhood dream come true. I left industry a few years ago but I loved it
@@b3j8 i am talking about the blatant racism of this video. there are no people of color in the video. is this even legal in 2021 ? i am pretty sure it's not.
@@itsMe_TheHerpes If there were no Black people there it came down to personal choice, generally disinterest. NOT some intentional effort to exclude People of Color, or anyone else! Hell, I drove 150 miles to see it in W. Chicago. There were many Black people there.
I assume this video was taken prior to Covid 19, because if it is more recent I would be blown away by the lack of social distancing by the spectators.
@@TheAmir259 you are basically on point, big boy is fast but also powerful and like a car with 1000 hp, if there is no throttle control it will spin it`s wheels
yeah and we are all just going to ignore the fact that this video is racist, right ? i mean come on, there are no people of color in the video. why ? this is racist.
I live in Omaha and have had the thrill of seeing this locomotive twice starting and rolling out. For train enthusiasts it’s heavily. Steam power is what built this nation, “Big Boy “ is a national treasure.
Oh my word, the correction police are out in force today. It's actually whatever I want to call it. And I chose to call it a Steam horn, so there. Your opinions and corrections are irrelevant.
The names on the sides of the cars- those are real people. Art Lockman was the last surviving machinist foreman who serviced UP steamers like the challenger and 844 when they were still in revenue service in the steam era. Lynn Nystrom served as fireman alongside engineer Steve Lee on the 844 and 3985. Sadly the first two are no longer with us. So awesome to see them memorialized like this. They would be so proud!
I'm not a train person but you have to admire and appreciate the engineering and precise detail that went into designing this beast... just look at all the parts on the outside, let alone what's on the inside, to make this monster...
It's a Hancock "Long Bell" Three Chime... All of UP's Northern's (4-8-4's), Challengers (4-6-6-4's) and Wasatch (aka Big Boy - 4-8-8-4's) classes were equipped with them in two different styles - later versions had the exposed chambers (3).
@@ItsjustChris95... Thank you for your reply, you're very welcome. PS: The "Bell" in "Long Bell" refers to the overall length of the housing for the three chambers of the whistle... just in case you weren't sure.
@@ItsjustChris95.... Thanks again for your reply. I don't claim to be an "expert" in any sense of the word, but glad to share what little I know. Thank you, again.
He and others of his time, probably would have either passed out, or died of a massive coronary at seeing the sheer immensity of it, not to mention its power.
It's known as a Hancock "Long Bell" Three Chime (deep tone or "River Boat" Whistle) manufactured by the Hancock Inspirator Co. All 25 of UP's 4000 Class (aka "Big Boys"), 4-8-4 "Northern's" and the 4-6-6-4 "Challengers" were equipped with them.
I'm an American, I lived in Paris for three months and I got to see an SNCF 241.P on the rails. That is one of the prettiest locomotives I have ever seen, and let me tell you, the big girl can run
@@Croco140 That is very true. I was a little kid back then, and still remember it. I thought as the old locomotive went by on the rails "Is that a whistle or is someone screaming for help on that train?"
phil jern wrote "how to hostle without really tiring" over 30 years ago. i'm pleased to see the little girl with her hands over her ears is still real even in the new century.
That is very true. What a shame that most of what they built since was crap. By world standards, even today, they haven't really what you could arguably call a very fast train.
@@125sloth for America yes fast trains are a dream. However America can build a railroad that spans from LA to NYC for example have it go straight line fully underground and at a very high speed. And that’s it. Their high speed train problem solved.
@@javidmirza4584 I take your point I really do, however they do not have trains that can travel underwater in tunnels, such as the Eurotunnel between England and France at the speeds those trains do, then when back up at sea level travel at up tt 350 kph. "Fast" trains underground are limited with speed due to the vacuums created in the tunnels they run in, which is why Eurostar trains have to reduce to 160kph (or 100 mph) whilst travelling under the English Channel. These are not one off special trains like the few Amtrak have, they are regular services, often hourly. America needs to do something like that, although having so many states does not help as they do not want to co operate which each other for a lot of "progress". But respect to them for slowly improving. As for a "straight line fully underground", nice if it could be done but "underground produces all sorts of problems with various rocks and having to go different depths etc.It would be an engineering nightmare so totally straight would be almost impossible. And very costly. But having said that, given American troops are being removed from Afghanistan by September 11, the money saved by not having to pay those all the generous allowances they get for being overseas anymore, would be quite a bit to building the underground infrastructure you speak of. At least the money would not be wasted, (hopefully), like it has been on the military for the past years in Afghanistan, in a war nobody will ever win. All respect to the troops though.
@@125sloth Another reason the Eurostar has to slow down in the tunnel is the ridiculously congested traffic in there. There are shuttles and goods trains at even higher frequencies
@@danielr.l.mccullough600 There are 3 tunnels actually, 2 rail and one access or security tunnel. Having worked on Eurostar for quite a few years in a previous career, (as I can apparently speak fluent French), and was head hunted from UK, I am aware of how it operates. However the 160 k limit in the tunnel is standard operating speed , congested or not. The tunnels were not designed for greater speeds, (although they can take a lot more than 160kph), and it would be a very uncomfortable trip for passengers whilst in there, even at 200kph.Otherwise the tunnels would have to have been quite wide and cost prohibitive in any case.
I totally understand the economics of diesel electric but there is nothing more awe inspiring than a big steam locomotive. A massive thanks to all those that keep them alive.
I’m so glad we can show these majestic machines to our kids who think idevices are only powerful. You will never get the same experience with any electric engine.
Some time ago, in the late 70's or 80's, my parents took the Trans Siberian Railroad across Asia. At a stop along the way, my Father got out and walked to a railyard full of old steam locomotives. It was winter and the steam engines were all working to ensure that the metal stayed warm and did not crack. Looking a little closer, he realized that the engines all said Union Pacific. They were World War II lend lease scrap metal shipments that the Russians decided to keep using instead of turning them into tanks.
These amszing machines were designed by mechignal engineers using slide rules penciles papper and and drafting boards,then built by a small army of craftmen who took great pride in what they produced.
From Schenectady came: -Thomas Edison’s workshop -Original home of General Electric -The Knolls Atomic Laboratory -The American Locomotive Company. All the work of amazing American Engineers!
There is something just so immediate and satisfying about steam locomotives. They show you how they work, the elegance of the engineering is laid bare to understand and enjoy.
@@TugIronChief Mallard and the 9F are the kings of British Steam locomotives cause of two important roles which they served Mallard being the Fastest Steam Locomotive. The 9F being the strongest Britain’s Strongest Steam Locomotive in Goods traffic is the but the P2 no 2007 is already being the titled the Strongest engine but who knows if P2 number 2007 will be on The Britain’s Steam Locomotive Throne with the King Of Speed , King Of Power?Will P2 number 2007 be both of the same? We will have to find out.
I don’t usually comment on you tube videos however this is an impressive bit of kit and that’s coming from an English gentleman that doesn’t get very excited about much. However this made me raise my eyebrows not once but twice.
I CAN’T BELIEVE I MISSED THE BIG BOY!!!😢😢😢 Came right through my town on its initial tour and of course even though I planned to be there. I had a work emergency…
Dai Tsukishiro new ones can be built. Modern steam locos have boiler improvements to help with clean burns, water treatment to avoid scaling, and high efficiency heat exchangers to reduce heat lost out the stack. Piston efficiency is always variable but better insulated steam pistons help. One other thing is that steam engines can run on briquettes made from agricultural waste which means they can run on cheap biomass. It is easier and cheaper to make steam engines carbon neutral compared to diesel engines. Look up (Mackwell Locomotive Co.) on RUclips and give their vids a watch.
Have heard they have the diesel locomotive because the 4014 often runs on Main Line tracks and UP can't afford any delays to regular trains if it were to break down
Thank you for great service Deeply appreciated. I do like big and strong H.heavy with the new tech.till then keep smiling with lol politely and healthy safely less puffy and hissing .
The deep bellow of the Big Boy whistle runs chills down to my soul. It's as if it's telling the world... I'M STILL ALIVE! I AM AMERICA! I AM, MAJESTIC FURY!
I have great photographs from about 20 feet away of the Big Boy starting up and rolling past in San Antonio last year. You have no idea how loud that whistle is and the rumble of this thing through your body.
@@TugIronChief a bit of a delayed response here, but I would argue that there is a beauty in the primacy of the function over the form. Yes, for the most part, the locomotives produced here in the US are, in general, not as aesthetically pleasing as those found elsewhere, but they have a very primal form of brutal beauty in that they make no pretenses of what they are, and what they are, or were, intended for. As a retired mechanical engineer, this machine is a vision of great beauty. I think that in some way, most people understand this on a certain subconscious level. The massive, ugly brute of a machine will often garner more attention or interest than the sleek, streamlined pleasantly appointed one. For example, look at how a classical muscle car in good condition will often get more attention or appreciation than a line of more modern supercars. In almost every way, the modern car will outclass the old one, in comfort, acceleration, efficiency, aerodynamic profile, power-to-weight ratio, handling, etc. But the old machine, imposing, chunky, aggressive, loud, squat and powerful in it's function, will demand that you look at it, admire it, and on a certain level, desire it.
Stood next to that locomotive when I was 4 or 5 and looked like a spec of dirt near 1 of them trucks. My father and I use to have a HO gauge layout and he owned a big boy and I owned the Challenger locomotive. Hours of fun on that layout.
This would be a worthwhile investment that could boost tourism, excursions, transit trips for those who will not fly, etc. The possibilities are endless!!
The engineering that went into designing and making that thing work, quite efficiently, with no computers or calculators, just pure brain function. Could we even approach that today with the condition of our schools and kids?
Ive seen a mastodon like that at Greenfield village near Detroit thats what made me love trains so much at the age of 8 im now 51 and i still love trains i seen it up close i was so awe struck .
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It's good to see that UP actually invested in the restoration and preservation of the largest, most prestegious steam locomotive ever built. It's one of the most beautiful machines I've ever witnessed come to life!
There’s no shortage of amazing locomotives that can compete on prestige, but yeah, the size of it!
Steam Locomotives are the best. They look cool, they sound cool, and they’re freaking enormous. Stupid Diesel engines.
I wanna see a working replica built of the ATSF 3000 2-10-10-2. Also the Lake Erie triplex 2-8-8-8-2
They have the engines actually work on the line in Wyoming.
If only UP would restore the only remaining Cab Forward. As many as there was it’s hard to believe there’s only one left.
I’m from the UK and I love our steam trains , The Flying Scotsman , The Mallard to name but two . The Big Boy however is absolutely breathtaking , WOW 😮. The sound of that whistle makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up ‼️
For those of you that are new to steam locomotives, the 4014 is known as a 4-8-8-4 in Whyte notation. That means that there are 4 small wheels (two per side) - the leading truck - just after the cow catcher at the front of the engine. Then, there are 8 large driving wheels (four per side) that move in unison due to their attached driving gear and connecting rods. Then, another 8 large, connected driving wheels and finally another 4 small wheels - the trailing truck - just beneath the engineer's compartment. Only 25 of these Union Pacific Big Boys were built and they were the only models to use this wheel configuration. BTW, you can clearly see the 4-8-8-4 notation beneath 4014 at 1:28.
In France we count the axle trees, so we call this marvel a 2-4-4-2
I ain’t new to steam locomotives, but never knew that
Well described Thomas T. So when are you going to praise diesel locomotives , you know..the ones that have to rescue old steam locos on trips when they break down. And let's not forget the pollution from steam locomotives. Yes I know, steam doesn't pollute, it is actually sterile, but the bi products of what is burnt in a fire box are toxic. And all this was a bit of satire by the way, but seriously here though, all respect to you for the education for those who would not understand a steam loco. Superbly put together.
@@Zorglub1966 In Germany we would count: 2 D D 2
@@125sloth :) When he does he should also praise old diesel locos for rescuing plastic electric trains (British Rail Class 37 rescuing a Stadler).
My great-grandfather drove one of these locomotives. In his day, it was every boy's dream to be either a cowboy or train engineer. He retired after 40 years, and when he died, he was interred in the railroad cemetery. Even today, there are few better ways to see America than by train.
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My great grandfather was a railroader too. It’s in our blood! And I’m extremely proud to stand on the shoulders of others who built America from the ground up.
@@Fresh-tw7ev I hope that all steam locomotives return from out of service
It was the same here in Australia, back then everybody wanted to drive/be aboard 3801. 3801 was part of the 38 class, it was the first of the 38’s and has been restored to prime condition as of 2019-2020.
I'm 34 and had a dream of working on railroad since I was a little boy. I actually became a freight conductor. Got to run a few locomotives while engineer was looking over my shoulder. A boyhood dream come true. I left industry a few years ago but I loved it
That is one impressive piece of machinery. Well done to everyone who worked on the restoration.
Macht Mal was gutes in Leben
Agreed
@@jensbang7329 ooz
forget the restoration, those who build it first!!
I was blown away by the public enthusiasm for Big Boy! So cool to see that!
yeah and i am blown away by your enthusiasm for racism
@@itsMe_TheHerpes WTF are you talking about? Or do you even know?
@@b3j8 i am talking about the blatant racism of this video. there are no people of color in the video. is this even legal in 2021 ? i am pretty sure it's not.
@@itsMe_TheHerpes If there were no Black people there it came down to personal choice, generally disinterest. NOT some intentional effort to exclude People of Color, or anyone else! Hell, I drove 150 miles to see it in W. Chicago. There were many Black people there.
I assume this video was taken prior to Covid 19, because if it is more recent I would be blown away by the lack of social distancing by the spectators.
Some engines start slow so they don't tear their trains apart.
Big Boy starts slow so he doesn't tear himself apart.
Exactly
Think of it as high blood pressure
It seems like it's got so much torque that if the engineer applied full power it'll just wheelslip rather than faster acceleration.
@@TheAmir259 you are basically on point, big boy is fast but also powerful and like a car with 1000 hp, if there is no throttle control it will spin it`s wheels
So it doesn't split the world in half with all that torque lmao
yeah and we are all just going to ignore the fact that this video is racist, right ? i mean come on, there are no people of color in the video. why ? this is racist.
I live in Omaha and have had the thrill of seeing this locomotive twice starting and rolling out. For train enthusiasts it’s heavily. Steam power is what built this nation, “Big Boy “ is a national treasure.
The locomotive is, of course, as impressive as any machine can be. But the exquisitely maintained condition of the passenger cars is jaw dropping.
bogies given a coat of silver frosting every trip!
Looks like Big boy has a fan following, it's good to be loved. That steam horn is awesome, something you don't hear everyday.
If you look close enough you can see the sand coming down onto the tracks for traction.
It's a whistle not a horn
Oh my word, the correction police are out in force today. It's actually whatever I want to call it. And I chose to call it a Steam horn, so there. Your opinions and corrections are irrelevant.
@@TSemasFl You can look dumb and stubborn all you want, it’s still a whistle.
@@HappyHarryHardon Steam horn
The names on the sides of the cars- those are real people. Art Lockman was the last surviving machinist foreman who serviced UP steamers like the challenger and 844 when they were still in revenue service in the steam era. Lynn Nystrom served as fireman alongside engineer Steve Lee on the 844 and 3985. Sadly the first two are no longer with us. So awesome to see them memorialized like this. They would be so proud!
I'm not a train person but you have to admire and appreciate the engineering and precise detail that went into designing this beast... just look at all the parts on the outside, let alone what's on the inside, to make this monster...
And it was designed back in the days of slide rules and drafting tables, no computers or CAD.
production!!
That Whistle gives me goose bumps !!!! Love it !!!!
It's a Hancock "Long Bell" Three Chime... All of UP's Northern's (4-8-4's), Challengers (4-6-6-4's) and Wasatch (aka Big Boy - 4-8-8-4's) classes were equipped with them in two different styles - later versions had the exposed chambers (3).
@@Romans--bo7br Very Interesting Thank You for letting me know.
@@ItsjustChris95... Thank you for your reply, you're very welcome. PS: The "Bell" in "Long Bell" refers to the overall length of the housing for the three chambers of the whistle... just in case you weren't sure.
@@Romans--bo7br Yes, I wasn't sure about that. It was very nice of you to let me know all this awesome info. Thank You again.
I really appreciate it.
@@ItsjustChris95.... Thanks again for your reply. I don't claim to be an "expert" in any sense of the word, but glad to share what little I know. Thank you, again.
This is why I love older cars trucks and trains. They are still around and running over 50 plus years later if they are properly taken care of.
Nate B... and in Many cases, close to One Hundred years later.
Well yeah if you spend years rebuilding the thing of course it’ll work
Love that whistle
It was just beautiful!
Malin Barnes... it's a Hancock "Long Bell - three chime"... all of the UP 4000 class ("Big Boys"), Northern's and Challengers had them.
That engine sneeze out your ear drums!
I wonder what George Stephenson would have thought of Big Boy !!. Fantastic . Regards from the UK.
I am sure that he would have love it
I often have that same thought about aircraft: what would the Wright brothers think of a 747 or Airbus A380 or an F-22?
I’m sure Richard Trevithick would love it as well as Robert and George Stephenson
@@naturespecialist1489 Yes, sorry, the man that started It all !
He and others of his time, probably would have either passed out, or died of a massive coronary at seeing the sheer immensity of it, not to mention its power.
I like how the audio completely overloads at the first whistle blows. After Big Boy got down the track & blew it sure sounded awesome!
What an incredible engine ! The Saturn V of locomotives !
Yes...so true.
Great comparison
I saw this in Omaha two summer ago on its maiden voyage. What an amazing machine.
It brings a tear to the eyes seeing these big beautiful machines working.
I’m French but that definitely the best steam horn ever in the world
It's known as a Hancock "Long Bell" Three Chime (deep tone or "River Boat" Whistle) manufactured by the Hancock Inspirator Co. All 25 of UP's 4000 Class (aka "Big Boys"), 4-8-4 "Northern's" and the 4-6-6-4 "Challengers" were equipped with them.
I'm an American, I lived in Paris for three months and I got to see an SNCF 241.P on the rails. That is one of the prettiest locomotives I have ever seen, and let me tell you, the big girl can run
@@armoredangel01 yes she is wonderful
But the horn is pretty bad in my opinion
@@Croco140 That is very true. I was a little kid back then, and still remember it. I thought as the old locomotive went by on the rails "Is that a whistle or is someone screaming for help on that train?"
2:08 the sound of progress
Cannot give this Big Boy enough credit where credit is due. Full steam ahead!
I’m gonna commandeer one of these and use it to start a railroad on the moon.
The Big Boy is my favorite Steam engine of all time. So happy he’s still here
That is one clean train.
The sound of a mighty century fading in the distance.
I live next to the tracks and have seen that monster quite a few times and it is HUGE such a rad sight!
Enough torque to move world on axis.
Greeting from Russia.. ❤️
Love your comment 😍👍
Such an awesome feat of engineering! Gotta love steam trains of any size
So great to see this in full power. 🖤 watching the performance in the ol video footage from back in the good old days. Way before my time!
This is by far the best steam engine, love this one to bits .
phil jern wrote "how to hostle without really tiring" over 30 years ago. i'm pleased to see the little girl with her hands over her ears is still real even in the new century.
“Gather ‘round kids and listen to my story about a country named America.”
America is a continent.
@@KandiKlover thanks for your input Kandi
@@KandiKlover nope
Now that's what I call, State of the Art machine
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The Goliath of the railways! Incredible machine, such precision and craftsmanship. That whistle sends shutters!
YAY BIG BOY! Who wouldn't want to take a Lo-o-o-ong train trip with Big Boy 4014 on the front end?
What a gorgeous locomotive! Would love to see it at full chat.
Man ....they build great machines back in the 40's ...
That is very true. What a shame that most of what they built since was crap. By world standards, even today, they haven't really what you could arguably call a very fast train.
@@125sloth for America yes fast trains are a dream. However America can build a railroad that spans from LA to NYC for example have it go straight line fully underground and at a very high speed. And that’s it. Their high speed train problem solved.
@@javidmirza4584 I take your point I really do, however they do not have trains that can travel underwater in tunnels, such as the Eurotunnel between England and France at the speeds those trains do, then when back up at sea level travel at up tt 350 kph. "Fast" trains underground are limited with speed due to the vacuums created in the tunnels they run in, which is why Eurostar trains have to reduce to 160kph (or 100 mph) whilst travelling under the English Channel. These are not one off special trains like the few Amtrak have, they are regular services, often hourly. America needs to do something like that, although having so many states does not help as they do not want to co operate which each other for a lot of "progress". But respect to them for slowly improving. As for a "straight line fully underground", nice if it could be done but "underground produces all sorts of problems with various rocks and having to go different depths etc.It would be an engineering nightmare so totally straight would be almost impossible. And very costly. But having said that, given American troops are being removed from Afghanistan by September 11, the money saved by not having to pay those all the generous allowances they get for being overseas anymore, would be quite a bit to building the underground infrastructure you speak of. At least the money would not be wasted, (hopefully), like it has been on the military for the past years in Afghanistan, in a war nobody will ever win. All respect to the troops though.
@@125sloth Another reason the Eurostar has to slow down in the tunnel is the ridiculously congested traffic in there. There are shuttles and goods trains at even higher frequencies
@@danielr.l.mccullough600 There are 3 tunnels actually, 2 rail and one access or security tunnel. Having worked on Eurostar for quite a few years in a previous career, (as I can apparently speak fluent French), and was head hunted from UK, I am aware of how it operates. However the 160 k limit in the tunnel is standard operating speed , congested or not. The tunnels were not designed for greater speeds, (although they can take a lot more than 160kph), and it would be a very uncomfortable trip for passengers whilst in there, even at 200kph.Otherwise the tunnels would have to have been quite wide and cost prohibitive in any case.
I totally understand the economics of diesel electric but there is nothing more awe inspiring than a big steam locomotive. A massive thanks to all those that keep them alive.
I’m so glad we can show these majestic machines to our kids who think idevices are only powerful. You will never get the same experience with any electric engine.
Some time ago, in the late 70's or 80's, my parents took the Trans Siberian Railroad across Asia. At a stop along the way, my Father got out and walked to a railyard full of old steam locomotives. It was winter and the steam engines were all working to ensure that the metal stayed warm and did not crack. Looking a little closer, he realized that the engines all said Union Pacific. They were World War II lend lease scrap metal shipments that the Russians decided to keep using instead of turning them into tanks.
These amszing machines were designed by mechignal engineers using slide rules penciles papper and and drafting boards,then built by a small army of craftmen who took great pride in what they produced.
From Schenectady came:
-Thomas Edison’s workshop
-Original home of General Electric
-The Knolls Atomic Laboratory
-The American Locomotive Company.
All the work of amazing American Engineers!
OMG THAT THING IS HUGE !! I love the whistle. Now that is a true train whistle.
There is something just so immediate and satisfying about steam locomotives. They show you how they work, the elegance of the engineering is laid bare to understand and enjoy.
The King is on the move. Long live the King.
King of the USA
@@naturespecialist1489 , it is the King of locomotives across to world.
@@asingh5482 well there are the Garret locomotives of Australia , Mallard of England and JNR C62 for Japan
@@TugIronChief Mallard and the 9F are the kings of British Steam locomotives cause of two important roles which they served Mallard being the Fastest Steam Locomotive. The 9F being the strongest Britain’s Strongest Steam Locomotive in Goods traffic is the but the P2 no 2007 is already being the titled the Strongest engine but who knows if P2 number 2007 will be on The Britain’s Steam Locomotive Throne with the King Of Speed , King Of Power?Will P2 number 2007 be both of the same? We will have to find out.
It's alive.............Alive!!...... That is one beautiful piece of machinery! @ 2:08 when he blew that horn, just gave me goosebumps......Wow!
I don’t usually comment on you tube videos however this is an impressive bit of kit and that’s coming from an English gentleman that doesn’t get very excited about much. However this made me raise my eyebrows not once but twice.
Hair raisingly beautiful. Smiling with a tear. Absolutely fantastic.
Kudos to Union Pacific for a job well done in preserving a vital part of our American heritage.
Powerful big boy! 😎
Wow James Watt invention lives on !!!
I CAN’T BELIEVE I MISSED THE BIG BOY!!!😢😢😢 Came right through my town on its initial tour and of course even though I planned to be there. I had a work emergency…
It would be cool if the 20th Century Limited was still around
Refresh my memory, please
@@ohlsen1973 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Century_Limited
Bring back the choo-choo trains, dangit! :-P
ngl they nice but effeicency is what matter most for modern rail roads
@@TugIronChief thats if enough of them are still preserved
Dai Tsukishiro new ones can be built. Modern steam locos have boiler improvements to help with clean burns, water treatment to avoid scaling, and high efficiency heat exchangers to reduce heat lost out the stack. Piston efficiency is always variable but better insulated steam pistons help. One other thing is that steam engines can run on briquettes made from agricultural waste which means they can run on cheap biomass. It is easier and cheaper to make steam engines carbon neutral compared to diesel engines. Look up (Mackwell Locomotive Co.) on RUclips and give their vids a watch.
@@JaneDoe-dg1gv 0w0 ok
Very nice video! 👍👍📹🚂🚃🚃🚃
Thank you very much!
I visited 4014 while it was on display at the LA County Fair Grounds prior to restoration. I never thought it would ever be restored. I am amazed
A modern locomotive in between the coaches
Loco: you can't see me
@Abhishek Gourav
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Have heard they have the diesel locomotive because the 4014 often runs on Main Line tracks and UP can't afford any delays to regular trains if it were to break down
God! That is beautiful!
Big Boy 4014: Listen Kids. Let me show you the power of steam!
I saw this locomotive in Hempstead, Texas yesterday, and it started up just like this. One of the coolest spectacles ever.
wow...it certainly is a "big Boy".....;-)..and plenty of pressure in the boiler.....!!...Respect....
Awesome Big boy👍
Those old trains are sure beautiful.
No squeaky wheels on those heritage cars! Beautiful to watch...
Yeah this is just 150000 times louder
Awesome video ! 👍
Thank you for great service Deeply appreciated. I do like big and strong H.heavy with the new tech.till then keep smiling with lol politely and healthy safely less puffy and hissing .
@Mike Sahle
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@@mikesahle1193 thats good to hear hun
do you mind if we get to know ourselves more off here
@@mikesahle1193 send me your email and i will give you a text
This train just screams power and get outta my way. Love it
Big Boy is both beauty and the beast all in one.
Keep the iron hot and working .
The deep bellow of the Big Boy whistle runs chills down to my soul. It's as if it's telling the world...
I'M STILL ALIVE!
I AM AMERICA!
I AM, MAJESTIC FURY!
Great engine, but those passenger cars. They look immaculate, would love to see the inside.
@Michael Velik
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Big boy 4014 is coming to Houston for 3 days in August. Looking forward to seeing it then.
The ultimate machine! :-)
Gotta love big boy!
This is an incredible video. I loved it alot. Well done. Real steam power
and railroad excellence. Thanks.
Thank you very much!
I have great photographs from about 20 feet away of the Big Boy starting up and rolling past in San Antonio last year. You have no idea how loud that whistle is and the rumble of this thing through your body.
2:06 Far from Folsom prison, that's where I want to stay,
And I'd let that lonesome whistle blow my blues away
@Novak Ingood
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@@lydiaanderson4247 Not too bad, thanks. And yourself?
@@novakingood3788 am good hun
do you mind if we get to talk more off here
i saw 4014 over in west chicago and elburn i have a video of its arrival and a video of it leaving
Good job sneaking in a diesel locomotive in between ;) Nobody noticed.
ALCo Dinasty is ALIVE!!!... Big Boy is ALCo's great-grandson...
My father told me about that impressive sound, he heared when he was in the U.S. as a POW in 1944.
Amazing engineering. But sadly I'm biased on UK steam locos, when it comes to looks
@@TugIronChief a bit of a delayed response here, but I would argue that there is a beauty in the primacy of the function over the form. Yes, for the most part, the locomotives produced here in the US are, in general, not as aesthetically pleasing as those found elsewhere, but they have a very primal form of brutal beauty in that they make no pretenses of what they are, and what they are, or were, intended for.
As a retired mechanical engineer, this machine is a vision of great beauty. I think that in some way, most people understand this on a certain subconscious level. The massive, ugly brute of a machine will often garner more attention or interest than the sleek, streamlined pleasantly appointed one. For example, look at how a classical muscle car in good condition will often get more attention or appreciation than a line of more modern supercars. In almost every way, the modern car will outclass the old one, in comfort, acceleration, efficiency, aerodynamic profile, power-to-weight ratio, handling, etc. But the old machine, imposing, chunky, aggressive, loud, squat and powerful in it's function, will demand that you look at it, admire it, and on a certain level, desire it.
Steam is still the coolest method of generating power. And trains are at the top of that list.
I don't know why i'm getting more recommendation for steam train, but i'm not complaining
Amazing engine, beautiful restoration.
We watched it travel through Midlothian Texas today. An amazing sight for sure!!!!
4014 . hermosa bella encantadora y enigmática .Dama . saludos
Stood next to that locomotive when I was 4 or 5 and looked like a spec of dirt near 1 of them trucks. My father and I use to have a HO gauge layout and he owned a big boy and I owned the Challenger locomotive. Hours of fun on that layout.
I truly amazing machine I’m so glad they restored it.
I really want to see it breathe. It's coming through Roseville California in July, and I plan on being there to see it. 🥰
This would be a worthwhile investment that could boost tourism, excursions, transit trips for those who will not fly, etc. The possibilities are endless!!
Yes, Jimmy, there really ARE giants.
The deep bellow of that whistle commands much respect!
Real cool video, I love The Big Boy! ;-)
It looks like the reverse gear on each engine are opposing each other when the locomotive is static but when it get going everything becomes clear
Absolutely Amazing
Beautifully Done 🕊
Amazing. Great job.
The engineering that went into designing and making that thing work, quite efficiently, with no computers or calculators, just pure brain function. Could we even approach that today with the condition of our schools and kids?
We saw her up close. The heat coming off the locomotive is unreal! Beautiful though!
Ive seen a mastodon like that at Greenfield village near Detroit thats what made me love trains so much at the age of 8 im now 51 and i still love trains i seen it up close i was so awe struck .