I'm not sure why (until tonight) that I FINALLY decided to RUclips the AFT. I was engineer on that great steam locomotive - the 4449. Insane power behind the steam locomotives, they will run right off the rails if you let them... sorry I'm late to the game. Thank you Lathan.
This film takes me right back to being 4 years old, and seeing the train with my folks at the L.A. County Fairgrounds. While I was too young to really grasp the significance, I have memories of the sights and sounds of the locomotive, and the thousands of excited people who lined up to see the exhibit. Somewhere in safekeeping, I have a commemorative coin that my late father bought that evening celebrating the bicentennial and the train's visit. It was particularly cool to see the footage of the train going through San Timoteo Canyon. My family often camped in and around that area in the 1970's, and now, 40 years later, I enjoy driving through that canyon and remembering. To me, the place seems like a time capsule that hasn't changed very much since I was a child. But watching this film tells me otherwise.
I was 6 years old when this came to Tampa, FL. I have vague memories of the experience but it is neat to see today and understand what it as all about. Thanks for posting this.
Saw it in Jacksonville either right before or right after you, fellow Chris. I was 5! It was out by the giant Sears Outlet store, where my parents got my Stretch Armstrong, Rok-Em-Sok-Em Robots, and Evel Knievel toys for Christmas, lol. We had moved from Temple Terrace in 1975. Vague but cool memory; still have a big badge button my parents got me from the exhibit.
I was about 7 when I got to tour the Freedom Train as a kid. I’ll never forget seeing a pair of Dr. J’s canvas Converse All Stars. They were huge! Next thing I remember is mom and dad buying brand new $2 bills. Which they still have to this day. I really wish this documentary had a lot more about the exhibits inside that train.
The AFT worked its way from east to west across the northern US and down the west coast in 1975, then back across the southern US from west to east and down the east coast in 1976. It was in Madison, WI, the week of August 20, 1975. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Freedom_Train_%E2%80%93_1975%E2%80%9376_station_stops
I was 9 years old when it came to Baltimore MD. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron's baseball bats and I think uniforms as well. Things from the Apollo, Gemini and Mercury programs. So much American memorabilia.
I bet you guys heard about American Freedom Train 2.0 tour in 2 years with Reading 2100 as AFT 250 and hopefully if BNSF agrees to have SP 4449 pull the freedom train on the BNSF mainline in her freedom train paint
Yes, As a captain, I was offered the assignment as the senior Army officer on the Freedom Train in July 1976. As I got married in June 1976, I declined.
One of my friends and I rode a bus to see the Freedom Train at age 15 when it came through Ohio in May of '75. It was a long bus ride there and back but it was worth it to have experienced a piece of history. I appreciated it then, but even more now.
This film represents a very very small fraction of the entire US American Freedom Train experience, this only covers a few portions in Southern California and West Coast. There were two other steam locomotives that pulled the American Freedom Train on the East Coast....those locomotives are equally interesting. The Reading T-1 class 4-8-4 Number 2101 pulled the Freedom Train throughout most of the Midwest and the entire east coast. Texas Pacific 2-10-4 Number 610 pulled the AFT consist across most of Texas.
I was 15 years old in January 1975 when I rode my bike at 2 in the morning in the freezing cold from my house to the tracks (about 5 miles) in the San Fernando Valley to watch the AFT go by on it's way back from Santa Barbara, CA. It wouldn't be until April 1977 that I would get to see 4449 again on it's return trip to Portland, Ore. after it's duty on the AFT. Note the kids jumping rope while waiting in line at the Pomona Fairgrounds. My how things have changed.
The AFT came through SoCal in December of '75 and January of '76. It was at Pomona the week of Dec 23, '75. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Freedom_Train_%E2%80%93_1975%E2%80%9376_station_stops
anyone know what locomotive was pulling it when it stopped at the old CAMP GRANT in Rockford Illinois? I took my kids through it there, good memories. thank you
There’s only one American Freedom Train, and it’s this one. The same train was also pulled by ex-Texas and Pacific No. 610, and ex-Reading T1 No. 2101, which was renumbered to 1.
What an amazing time to have been alive. When patriotism was true and everyone seemed happy. Today, the general public wouldn't give a damn, and that's if they would even have a train in the first place. Probably not, with all of the PSR bullshite, tying up the railroad, insurance liability/security concerns, etc.
But However Only 2 American Freedom Train Display Cars Were Saved! Designated as A.F.T. #'s 40, & 41! Donated 2 The Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation 4 Display Never 2 Run Again! But Later Restored 2 Polar Express 2 Rail cars #' s 40, & 41 4 L&N 1992: Polar Express 1992! 2 Pull as Part of the 47 Add On Mins. = 72 Total/2=36+ Remainder 0!
I'm not sure why (until tonight) that I FINALLY decided to RUclips the AFT. I was engineer on that great steam locomotive - the 4449. Insane power behind the steam locomotives, they will run right off the rails if you let them... sorry I'm late to the game. Thank you Lathan.
Aft 4449 blows it's ATSF 6 chime Whistle used in 1974-1990
This film takes me right back to being 4 years old, and seeing the train with my folks at the L.A. County Fairgrounds. While I was too young to really grasp the significance, I have memories of the sights and sounds of the locomotive, and the thousands of excited people who lined up to see the exhibit. Somewhere in safekeeping, I have a commemorative coin that my late father bought that evening celebrating the bicentennial and the train's visit.
It was particularly cool to see the footage of the train going through San Timoteo Canyon. My family often camped in and around that area in the 1970's, and now, 40 years later, I enjoy driving through that canyon and remembering. To me, the place seems like a time capsule that hasn't changed very much since I was a child. But watching this film tells me otherwise.
I was 6 years old when this came to Tampa, FL. I have vague memories of the experience but it is neat to see today and understand what it as all about. Thanks for posting this.
Saw it in Jacksonville either right before or right after you, fellow Chris. I was 5! It was out by the giant Sears Outlet store, where my parents got my Stretch Armstrong, Rok-Em-Sok-Em Robots, and Evel Knievel toys for Christmas, lol. We had moved from Temple Terrace in 1975. Vague but cool memory; still have a big badge button my parents got me from the exhibit.
Lucky. My mom saw Ronald Reagan on his train tour of Ohio.
The AFT arrived in Sarasota on Dec 7, 1976, and moved to St Petersburg on Dec 11, '76.
@@TS-ef2gv awesome info!
Aft 4449 blows it's SP&S 700's Hancock 3 chime sound like this 1976's Whistle 5:10
I was about 7 when I got to tour the Freedom Train as a kid. I’ll never forget seeing a pair of Dr. J’s canvas Converse All Stars. They were huge! Next thing I remember is mom and dad buying brand new $2 bills. Which they still have to this day. I really wish this documentary had a lot more about the exhibits inside that train.
When this train arrived in Madison, WI in 1976 I had the awesome pleasure of seeing this train.
The AFT worked its way from east to west across the northern US and down the west coast in 1975, then back across the southern US from west to east and down the east coast in 1976. It was in Madison, WI, the week of August 20, 1975.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Freedom_Train_%E2%80%93_1975%E2%80%9376_station_stops
I was 9 years old when it came to Baltimore MD. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron's baseball bats and I think uniforms as well. Things from the Apollo, Gemini and Mercury programs. So much American memorabilia.
I bet you guys heard about American Freedom Train 2.0 tour in 2 years with Reading 2100 as AFT 250 and hopefully if BNSF agrees to have SP 4449 pull the freedom train on the BNSF mainline in her freedom train paint
Aft #4449 blows it's SP&S 700's currently Whistle sound like this union pacific big boy #4014's 2014 Hancock 3 chime
Doyle! How much we owe him in gratitude!
Yes, As a captain, I was offered the assignment as the senior Army officer on the Freedom Train in July 1976. As I got married in June 1976, I declined.
the Best Friend of Charleston lead her in to Charleston, SC. that train is still around today and will be 100 years old soon.
One of my friends and I rode a bus to see the Freedom Train at age 15 when it came through Ohio in May of '75. It was a long bus ride there and back but it was worth it to have experienced a piece of history. I appreciated it then, but even more now.
So remember seeing this with my dad wonderful memories ❤
Aft #4449 running at cajon pass btw union pacific big boy #4014 at cajon pass april 28 2014
Pingu talks with kyle broflovski's voice
I love this documentary! The intro music is no exception. The adventure here is so breath taking, I can imagine riding this as a kid in the 70's.
9 years old when this awesome train ride right outside our school in North Sioux City,
Sp&s 3 chime Whistle
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This film represents a very very small fraction of the entire US American Freedom Train experience, this only covers a few portions in Southern California and West Coast. There were two other steam locomotives that pulled the American Freedom Train on the East Coast....those locomotives are equally interesting. The Reading T-1 class 4-8-4 Number 2101 pulled the Freedom Train throughout most of the Midwest and the entire east coast. Texas Pacific 2-10-4 Number 610 pulled the AFT consist across most of Texas.
Aft 4449 goes to Iowa
SP 4449 in her American Freedom Train paint scheme.
I was 15 years old in January 1975 when I rode my bike at 2 in the morning in the freezing cold from my house to the tracks (about 5 miles) in the San Fernando Valley to watch the AFT go by on it's way back from Santa Barbara, CA. It wouldn't be until April 1977 that I would get to see 4449 again on it's return trip to Portland, Ore. after it's duty on the AFT. Note the kids jumping rope while waiting in line at the Pomona Fairgrounds. My how things have changed.
The AFT came through SoCal in December of '75 and January of '76. It was at Pomona the week of Dec 23, '75.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Freedom_Train_%E2%80%93_1975%E2%80%9376_station_stops
I was not alive then I'm 7 now but my favorite trains of the freedom train is SP 4449 and Reading 2101
anyone know what locomotive was pulling it when it stopped at the old CAMP GRANT in Rockford Illinois?
I took my kids through it there, good memories. thank you
www.freedomtrain.org/american-freedom-train-city-023-rockford-il.htm
It was Southern Pacific 4449, It would have been 2101 if it was east of chicago
It's SP&S Challenger Hancock 3 chime and second Hancock 3 chime another whistles and atsf 6 chime installed in 1974-1984 actually SP&S 700's Whistle
Do you even post real comments anymore?
Aft 4449 going to alabama
I still own the book that you could get from the train in 1976
4449 blows it's with big boy 4014's original hancock 3 chime whistle
What are you on about?
Does anybody know how many people walked through the freedom train each day? Just Curious
Saw it in tx when i was in elem school.
Aft 4449 está usando o atualmente apito do SP&S 700 igual a voz da prima aline
Aline doesn’t even own that whistle.
0:58 reminded me of #thesinfuldwarf lol same sound effect.
American freedom trains
There’s only one American Freedom Train, and it’s this one. The same train was also pulled by ex-Texas and Pacific No. 610, and ex-Reading T1 No. 2101, which was renumbered to 1.
15 years old i seeing on AFT 4449
Aft #4449 high speeds fast
God Bless America!
I guess 4449 IS the last GS-4, but she isnt' the last GS engine wit 4460 in Kirkwood MO and a wheel off another one in California
Ins't the 4449's original whistle
It’s similar to the original whistle, which was actually stolen long before the 4449 was restored, if I remember correctly.
Why's it so quiet?
Aft 4449 at Southern Califórnia visit to san Diego
Train goes to Southbound to las Vegas
it's sp gs-4 class the AFT 4449
she came to South Carolina in 1976 But the N&W J would have been a better locomotive for the East coast of the United States
Sp 4449's whistle it's from sp&s 700
What an amazing time to have been alive. When patriotism was true and everyone seemed happy. Today, the general public wouldn't give a damn, and that's if they would even have a train in the first place. Probably not, with all of the PSR bullshite, tying up the railroad, insurance liability/security concerns, etc.
Aft 4449 goes to Southern Califórnia visit in las Vegas
Who else is laughing at the intro music?
Sounds like some very early Devo.
Estados Unidos completou celebrou 200 anos em 2076 o América vai fazer 300 anos
I would work on your math if I were you.
American Freedom Train
But However Only 2 American Freedom Train Display Cars Were Saved! Designated as A.F.T. #'s 40, & 41! Donated 2 The Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation 4 Display Never 2 Run Again! But Later Restored 2 Polar Express 2 Rail cars #' s 40, & 41 4 L&N 1992: Polar Express 1992! 2 Pull as Part of the 47 Add On Mins. = 72 Total/2=36+ Remainder 0!
*Press X to doubt*
Cajon pass
Aft 4449 going to las Vegas
Sherman peabody the sp gs-4 n°4449
You should know by now that SP actually stands for
S O U T H E R N
P A C I F I C
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Aft gs-4 4449
Em 1976
So I'll Win $36/$450 4 The C&O 614 Update so The Engine Can Pull the 41st Anniversary of The A.F.T. in 2017!
The 614 never ran in 2017.