This message about safety delivered for no particular reason following no specific event. But seriously, always remember a train is thousands of tons of metal careening towards you that can, under specific circumstances, be detrimental to ones health.
It's a matter of obeying and respecting the owner's wishes. One railroad I know allows tours of the cab and people to stand on the pilot for photography and get as close as you want while it's stationary and under the watchful eye of the crew. It's fascinating to study all the detail of the running gear up close. Their safety record is perfect.
Thanks for the safety briefing Mr Dickens. I hope you and the crew has a safe journey on your logistical nightmare. Please stay hydrated and dont let the foamers get you!!!
I’m chasing you guys from Evanston Wyoming to Salt Lake Utah! This is going to be my first time seeing the 4014 and I’ll make sure to be 25 feet back! Very excited!
@@North_Cascade_Railfan Guarantee you will love it! I've stood by it when it was parked and stood by the tracks as it was hauling ass and it makes the ground shake, rattle and roll! Challenger and 844 were equally awesome!
I believe that in the really old railroad rule books, Rule A was something like. “ All personnel must expect train movements on any track in either direction at all times.”
@@klausvonzeit8686 Crazy guy in council bluffs that screams at trains doing switching operations in his neighborhood, he's enraged that UP and canadian national are doing "Street running"
Every video I watch shows people moving back to at least 25 feet in shock as it gets close. I've sat in the engineer's seat in 1978. This thing will scare you back anyways so don't even plan on going up to it. 25 feet.
@@rearspeaker6364 oh good I need to find out when. The Big Boy is my favorite. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the Mallet at the Duluth depot. Thank you.
i live close to an amtrak station and the absurd closeup shots actually suck ive done it with CN and while it works for the amtrak trains using a remote camera setup on the platform
Why does the Union Pacific corporation expose itself to so much liability? Maintaining and operating antique and outdated locomotives costs a tremendous amount of money, there’s zero net return on investment, and putting out videos telling how dangerous the events are is just begging for a lawsuit the first time some kid or internet influencer sneaks into a busy terminal for a closer look. There’s a reason every other piece of antique operating railroad equipment is done in the controlled confines of a museum’s property, and not in an industrial work environment lacking infrastructure to facilitate the general public.
The publicity and interest these locomotives create make them worth every penny and then some. These common sense statements apply to any train or track whether they are modern or antique.
It's surprising how many people ignore that 25ft rule, thanks for the friendly reminder fellows. May the Big Boy have a great run this year!
I definitely would not want to end up like that pedestrian that 844 struck in 2018
@@jacksonpugh6423 Agreed, that video was hard to watch. 😓
I might've went only 4 feet against a 55 mile per hour train
This message about safety delivered for no particular reason following no specific event.
But seriously, always remember a train is thousands of tons of metal careening towards you that can, under specific circumstances, be detrimental to ones health.
No. The 844 incident is STILL fresh on everyone’s mind here.
@@StryderK yeah. Horrible event. I pray for everyone involved.
Not just steam locomotives, but ALL trains.
2816...
I really hope this run goes well we don’t need another 844 or 2816 incident I hope everyone follows the safety rules this year
There's a video of the 2816 incident on You Tube. Darwin scored another point.
It's a matter of obeying and respecting the owner's wishes. One railroad I know allows tours of the cab and people to stand on the pilot for photography and get as close as you want while it's stationary and under the watchful eye of the crew. It's fascinating to study all the detail of the running gear up close. Their safety record is perfect.
Thanks for the safety briefing Mr Dickens. I hope you and the crew has a safe journey on your logistical nightmare. Please stay hydrated and dont let the foamers get you!!!
I’m chasing you guys from Evanston Wyoming to Salt Lake Utah! This is going to be my first time seeing the 4014 and I’ll make sure to be 25 feet back! Very excited!
Big boy is awesome in person. Hope you enjoy and have a great time on your travels!
@@nebraskamike607 nice, I’m used to smaller logging engines for steam, so this will be a step up.
@@North_Cascade_Railfan Guarantee you will love it! I've stood by it when it was parked and stood by the tracks as it was hauling ass and it makes the ground shake, rattle and roll! Challenger and 844 were equally awesome!
@@nebraskamike607 I can’t wait! Should be awesome
I've watched this 10 times already. No shame.
I believe that in the really old railroad rule books, Rule A was something like. “ All personnel must expect train movements on any track in either direction at all times.”
Shawn B is going to go crazy when he sees this
Why?
LMAO
Who?
@@klausvonzeit8686 Crazy guy in council bluffs that screams at trains doing switching operations in his neighborhood, he's enraged that UP and canadian national are doing "Street running"
Always remember to respect this kind of equipment, because it sure as hell isn't going to respect you
I’ll be at a safe distance not to worry
My hero!!!
Great vid, nicely done. Thank you.
Don’t worry Union Pacific, I’m chasing it from Elko to Roseville and will respect this beauty
Every video I watch shows people moving back to at least 25 feet in shock as it gets close. I've sat in the engineer's seat in 1978. This thing will scare you back anyways so don't even plan on going up to it.
25 feet.
great reminder
Safe travels everyone!
Hopefully people are smart and listen.
wow!!
I love steam trains and big boy is no exception never saw it live i live on the east coast i also like LIVING getting to close is just stupid
Come out East of the Mississippi, if you can.
Bring back 844 for excursions, heck, even a double head with 4014 like 2019, just bring it back
Have heard talk of them running the 844 next year.
@@carlenger9707 :o
I saw the guy in the blue today he was the conductor
I’d love to see the arrival of Big Boy at Roseville! When can we see him coming in motion for his arrival? 👍🇺🇸
Doing better than 2816
👍👍
If only i could of seen in bro there was like 60,000 people in Rochelle
Austin + Ed
Well that kinda blows the steam out of me wanting to come see her.
Yeah damn those reasonable safety laws!
Will union pacific big boy 4014 come through tama iowa this year
only if there is 132pound rail laid there.
Will you make it to Duluth Minnesota
@@rearspeaker6364 oh good I need to find out when. The Big Boy is my favorite. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the Mallet at the Duluth depot. Thank you.
@@gaileyd.morgan6573 this is where the fun begins I’m going to see it in Roseville!!! In 2 weeks!!!!
@Railfan-uf9mw good for you I hope you get the video of union pacific big boy 4014
Can you re paint the cnw twins
Why was that guys eyes closed
i live close to an amtrak station and the absurd closeup shots actually suck ive done it with CN and while it works for the amtrak trains using a remote camera setup on the platform
🎥👍👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
Perfectly reasonable! Don't be the asshole railfan that ruins it for everyone else.
Cuz it will kill you
Why does the Union Pacific corporation expose itself to so much liability? Maintaining and operating antique and outdated locomotives costs a tremendous amount of money, there’s zero net return on investment, and putting out videos telling how dangerous the events are is just begging for a lawsuit the first time some kid or internet influencer sneaks into a busy terminal for a closer look. There’s a reason every other piece of antique operating railroad equipment is done in the controlled confines of a museum’s property, and not in an industrial work environment lacking infrastructure to facilitate the general public.
The publicity and interest these locomotives create make them worth every penny and then some. These common sense statements apply to any train or track whether they are modern or antique.