One of my personal favorite types of articulated steam locomotives, I am glad that the Union Pacific rr preserved 8 of their "big boy" type locomotives and I am pleased that engine 4012 received a cosmetic restoration as it truly needed one as the locomotive was in rough shape before 2019.
Good point. The 4012 has traveled back and forth across the country multiple times. I just remember something about initially bringing the 4014 over Cajon pass to display in Pamona, and having issues with clearances.
The 1-68 means that this was in the first series of Big Boys, 68 inch drivers. 4000-4019 were classified as the 4884-1. 4020-4024 would have 4884-2 on the cab (see 4023 on display in Omaha).
Biggest is 4014 was converted to burn oil, whereas 4012 is still set up as a coal burner. Other than that, they’re virtually identical, as they were in the same order.
I have not been as close to 4014, but since it’s oil fired, it will have a fire pan and oil burner instead of coal grates and an ash pan, plus firing valve and blower in the cab instead of stoker controls. Also for modern operation would have a radio, speedometer, and PTC.
You did not comment about all the crud on the under carriage/frame, missing sight glasses and other equipment. The cosmetic resteration was a real bad job and is purely superficial. Underneath that engine is just plane rotten.
I did notice the missing parts, especially the water glasses and cab gauges. Those comments may not have made it into the final video. Also felt like there could have been better explanation and description on the locomotive, how it worked, what all the controls did, etc... I did not spend a lot of time looking at what was missing or the condition underneath, because basically, it's not really noticed by most, and not something I consider too relevant to it's current display. As far as painting over rust, time will tell. If the surface was not properly prepped, the paint will start flaking off in a few years.
One of my personal favorite types of articulated steam locomotives, I am glad that the Union Pacific rr preserved 8 of their "big boy" type locomotives and I am pleased that engine 4012 received a cosmetic restoration as it truly needed one as the locomotive was in rough shape before 2019.
Alco had to ship these back in 41 from NY. I saw this engine as a kid in vermont, part of the tender was derailed. thanks for the tour.
Good point. The 4012 has traveled back and forth across the country multiple times.
I just remember something about initially bringing the 4014 over Cajon pass to display in Pamona, and having issues with clearances.
The 1-68 means that this was in the first series of Big Boys, 68 inch drivers.
4000-4019 were classified as the 4884-1.
4020-4024 would have 4884-2 on the cab (see 4023 on display in Omaha).
What are any difference between 4014 and 4012?
Biggest is 4014 was converted to burn oil, whereas 4012 is still set up as a coal burner. Other than that, they’re virtually identical, as they were in the same order.
I have not been as close to 4014, but since it’s oil fired, it will have a fire pan and oil burner instead of coal grates and an ash pan, plus firing valve and blower in the cab instead of stoker controls. Also for modern operation would have a radio, speedometer, and PTC.
@@ehadder wouldnt a coal burner have a blower too?
@@martinadams7949 yes, of course that’s correct. I was thinking too fast. I meant an atomizer.
You did not comment about all the crud on the under carriage/frame, missing sight glasses and other equipment. The cosmetic resteration was a real bad job and is purely superficial. Underneath that engine is just plane rotten.
I did notice the missing parts, especially the water glasses and cab gauges. Those comments may not have made it into the final video. Also felt like there could have been better explanation and description on the locomotive, how it worked, what all the controls did, etc...
I did not spend a lot of time looking at what was missing or the condition underneath, because basically, it's not really noticed by most, and not something I consider too relevant to it's current display. As far as painting over rust, time will tell. If the surface was not properly prepped, the paint will start flaking off in a few years.