Thank you guys for the feedback! I'll make sure to make the next one better Also, yes I know the script reading is shit. I'm not used to it. And if you can't handle "fuck", then go somewhere else.
I don't know if you try to one shot one take this stuff, but I would recommend, trying to section off stuff you want to say, record it, and if you mess up, then go back to the the "checkpoint" if you will and record over that section, Not sure how adept you are to recording software, but if you have questions, i'd be more than happy to help.
I view for the knowledge in this clip. I' not a critic. Just appreciative that you posted this. My uncle was an engineer in Laramie. He told me the power the put out was amazing.
Nice presentation. My only suggestion is to try an adopt a cadence for when you read, never to fast, where you trip up, and never to slow, where you bore them. Look forward to the next instalment.
@@snydedon9636 What @Derek said is constructive criticism, the best form of criticism; criticism that tells you how you can improve. Indeed, there was a lot of effort that went into the video, however, I do believe everything that Derek said isn't unwarranted. The script could've gone a tad bit slower, and been practiced a few more times (or re-record and edit sentences that were messed up) to make the whole video flow better.
Politicians like throwing around big numbers."I spent a BILLION dollars on X" I like big numbers too. How's 3 cylinders on 4-12-2 sound? Sounds like freedom to me.
The Selkirk steam locomotives built by the Montreal Locomotive Works for the Canadian Pacific Railway had a 2-10-4 wheel arrangement and were also quite successful.
Great video! Despite stumbling over your words, you managed to make a very informative video on one of UP's most overlooked locomotives! Looking forward to seeing more from you soon!
In Germany we had a 4 Cylinder-Compound 2-12-0 the class 59 which was capabe of moving throught curves with a radius as sharp as 170 meters these are round about 510 feet, they where used on the steep gradians of the Filstal (Geislinger Steige) and the Hell-valley as heavy freight engines and later as banking engines.
Yeah of course you did. I can interpret the sub text: Made in Germany and therefore superior to stiff rigid thinking Americans with their crude and stiff yank tank locomotives.
@@ThePaulv12 wait that was not what I ment. I ment that there are more than one school of how to build steam engines for example the american one was in comparison to some european schools the simplicty in its purest fom on the other hand the swabian school was about beuaty and thrift the prussian school was all about simplicity and efficiency and how do you get the Idea that I wrote that comment only because you thought that my thinking about it was superior geman enginering. Now serious oly because there are some out there who might do that does not mean that everyone is like that.
@@NW2174Fan He never really said and it's to late to ask him about numbers. He did mention that he also fired the mallets that UP ran (non 4-6-6-4 & non 4-8-8-4's). He was quite specific on the 9000's in our conversations though. He absolutley hated firing them and he often commented about the rough riding characteristics. He always stated that to him, "that third cylinder was outta balance when they were making time." Unfortunately, to my knowledge he never did said why that was, but I got the impression it had something to do with valving. He also did not care for the Big Boys. He said something about to much cold water in the boilers, to which I beleive he was refering to the flatlands hard water goofing up the injectors from what I remember.
That would be cool for sure, but it's a 4-12-2. I mean, anything with over 8 coupled drive wheels already have trouble with curves, and, plus, it's a 3 cylinder engine so it'll already be a bitch to maintain anyways.
@@northernhillbilly2882They could deactivate the third cylinder like UP did on the earlier 8000 class & make the front and rear driving wheels flangless. Basically it becomes a 4-4-2 in tight turns.
In New South Wales we had a 57 class 3 cylinder 4-8-2 227 tons machine, 25 of em. Introduced in 1929-30 for work over the blue mountains. These looked a slightly smaller version and they had only one cross-compound compresser instead of two like the 9000s. This was a informative segment. And be more confident in your speech, just remember Rome wasn't built in a day.✅🇦🇺
My comment exactly. This narrator needs to build up a bit more confidence and practice his speech by writing, and then reading his information a couple times before making the final cut
Great video. In Bulgaria we had the Class 46 2-12-4 Tank Engines, 13 two cylinder and 7 three cylinder versions. Axels 3-4 were flangeless, and had lateral movement devices. They were very successful used from 1930s to the 1970s. One of the Zwillings 46.03 was even restored recently to running order, there are various videos on RUclips of it chugging happily along.
Well done good information. Slow your rhythm down, it's not a race take your time. Your enthusiasm shows, you have all the time in the world. When I was learning to to voice overs I Did the same, I bought a metronome with a flashing light to help me keep cadence. You'll get there!
Good video, just one comment, the cylinders in a steam train are pressurized in both direction, so on a two cylinder engine there are four beats per revolution of the wheels. This is why in the book "The Little Engine That Could" he repeats "I Think I Can" cadence of four beats then switches to I Thought I Could.
I love the 9000s. They get kind of a bad rap, but they wouldn't have lasted late into the steam era if they weren't cost effective. With the introduction of roller bearings and especially the single piece cast steel beds with integral cylinders, the maintenance issues were greatly reduced. I don't know if the 9000 ever got a replacement single piece bed (I could look it up), but if not it really wouldn't be a candidate for restoration. My friend and I think of them as early Challengers - they just needed a hinged frame and one more cylinder, and obviously the Challengers were the next evolutionary step from the 9000s. The two volumes on these locos by Kratville are highly recommended.
You know, there was a class of 2-12-0 locomotives built from 1917-1924 by and for Germany. The first ones were part of the Wurttemberg (sorry if I spelled it wrong) Railway, and worked in the German state of Wurttemberg when they formed the German National Railways. They were originally the Class K's, but were reclassified as the DRG Class 59. A total of 44 of them were built, and remained in service until 1957 (these locomotives remained on German rails for 4 decades, which is impressive for their size). Sadly, none of them were preserved, but there are some models of these exact locomotives. So if you want one, I guess you can try to get one online. Also, for some reason I thought ALCO or UP were inspired by these German locomotives.
A couple folks notified me that my video was used here, I don’t mind but just ask next time.. no harm in doing so.. but in this case I can let it pass. The 9000 is my favorite engine as well, I’m glad we share the same passion for it and thank you for making a comprehensive overview of the class. I’ve wanted to do one for a number of years, your video inspires me to make my own someday.
Thanks so much for your explanation about this remarkable giant that as you say is not that well known unlike the Challenger and Big Boy locomotives. My interest is due to my running across an old black and white photo of my grandfather standing next to his 9000 which he engineered between Denver and Laramie WY in the late 1930's and early 1940's. Now I better understand and appreciate his achievement .
With regard to the exhaust cadence it is easily explained by the inner cylinder valve timing being fixed by the positions of the outer cranks and if the inner cylinder is inclined the inner crank has to be changed from the "natural" third of a turn beat. This is common on all Gresley conjugated 3 cyl locomotives.
I got to be engine crew on Soo Line 2719. Even got to do some firing up in Spooner WI. It was quite the experience. Firing when temperature was in the mid to high 90's. They dumped the ashpan and set the ties on fire. Riders were having fun hauling water to put out smoldering ties. Greg the operator of that line has since replaced all those rotting through the years.
IN MY EARLY DAYS ON SANTA FE WE HAD SOME EX UNION PACIFIC MACHINISTS THAT WORKED ON THE 9000s! THEY ALL REMARKED ON THE WORKING ON THE MIDDLE CYLINDER, IT WAS QUITE TOUGH GOING!!
I need to watch through again but did you mention that many of the 5 (or more) linked driving axle locomotives had a least one axle with "blind" (flangeless) drivers to aid on tight curves (a feature often found on toy trains).
Nice video! You go into great detail, very informative. Only thing I would suggest to work on is cutting out the stutters in editing. (I stutter alot, I understand) Keep up the great work! + Subscriber
Very impressive historical analysis of the Union Pacific rr 9000 class engines, these were a unique locomotive with 12 driving wheels and were only purchased by the UP for their specific interest.
Very well done 👏 Great explanation. Obviously Very good knowledge of topic. Thanks for the information and entertaining video. Loved all the beautiful locomotive scenes
Try to read slower. That way you don’t stutter or make as many mistakes. Take your time when making a presentation. Great video. Just giving some constructive criticism
I’m dreading the “announcement” of 2 UP steam locomotives being retired. I’ve been wanting to see an operating “Big Boy” my entire life, and was thrilled when I found out they were restoring one, but I live on the east coast and I kind of doubt it’ll ever make a trip out here. If they’re going to retire 2 steamers, I’m sure the 4014 will be one of them, with the other one being the #3985 Challenger. I know the #844 Northern has had some problems, but my understanding is that they’ve been mostly fixed.
UP retired 3985 and 2-10-2 5511, which will be restored to operating condition after 3985 is restored back to operational condition. Both locomotives are to be donated to the RRHMA society. Along with them is UP’s DDA40X 6936 that’s going to RRHMA.
Unlikely. The engine would have to undergo a full overhaul, probably a conversion to oil as well. And the 3rd cylinder won't be any less of a bitch to maintain.
@@railroadexplained5767I understand it will take very hard work to restore it. One thing for sure I had no interest in this locomotive at first, because of those cylinders or whatever on the front of the smoke box. It kind of makes the front of the smoke box making it look like a ugly duckling if you would call it. But at the same time I find the whole entire locomotive to be very interesting, because it's big. And it's unique in its own right like you said on this video. I just kind of wish that they wouldn't put any cylinders or whatever on the front of the smoke box. Because one thing for sure I can't imagine where the face might be located if those cylinders weren't in the way, and I guess in my imagination if I were to see a face in the front of the smoke box. Those cylinders would make it look like as if it has a very big beard, as well as very big eyebrows. As if it would be like a hairy face on the front of the smoke box, if I would imagine the locomotive had a face right there. And one thing for sure, because you said this locomotive is very unique in its own right. With that, I could see as if the Addams family would really love this locomotive even though if the front of the locomotive looks really weird. Because of all the cylinders and so forth on front of the smoke box. I could also imagine that if ghost, ghouls, goblins and monsters would use this kind of locomotive and their spooky World and community. Like the characters from The hotel Transylvania movies, as well as the ghosts, ghouls, goblins and monsters and even vampire characters from Vampirina. Oh and I'm sure that the characters from The Munsters would also be fascinated in this locomotive as well, and this locomotive would be very unique and useful for their spooky world and community. Oh and I'm sure that Casper the friendly Ghost would also have fascination and respects for this locomotive as well. Can you imagine all of those memorable Halloween like characters would love this locomotive so much, that they would use it in their own world and community. For both freight and passenger service ? And another thing if I would find other ugly looking steam locomotives, I would imagine as if they would have a new life and services for the world and community of ghosts, ghouls, goblins, monsters and vampires. Or Halloween like characters that you can call them. I could also picture the cab forward steam locomotive that the Southern Pacific used to use as part of that fantasy and spooky type world. Because when I saw the cab forward steam locomotives looking at them in the front is very fascinating, however when I would look at them at the tail end of the locomotive. Add would be kind of ugly looking, because the strange thing is is that there is no second cab or crew quarters cabin if you want to call it. So that way the crew can handle the cole, water, as well as the smoke box in that area between the tender. Even though the cab forward locomotive is my least favorite American steam locomotive, I know there is a big fascination for it which I believe in. And it's very unique in its own right as well. So I would definitely imagine as if the Halloween like characters and there spooky fantasy world have the cab forward locomotive unique for them, and as well as having it to be useful for freight service and passenger service in their own world. I don't know if anyone has imagine and created trains to look ugly looking and spooky looking for Halloween like characters in their spooky fantasy world, but I just realized that I would have to find some ugly looking steam locomotives. Such as this locomotive from the video, as well as the Southern Pacific cab forward locomotives. That are also very unique in their own rights, to be very creative and unique for Halloween like characters in their fantasy spooky world. And someday I hope they can be brought to life in both storybooks and animation as well. I also believe that there are probably ugly looking steam locomotives in the United Kingdom as well, I hope to find those and that they would be a perfect fit for Halloween like characters and for their fantasy spooky world. So because this locomotive from the video and the cab forward steam locomotives from the Southern Pacific are my least favorites, but I do understand they have something unique in their very own rights. What do you think of my idea of those locomotives to be used for Halloween like characters in their fantasy spooky world, and to be brought to life for both storybooks and animation ?
Ya right; You got about 30 seconds and just couldn't keep from dropping the F bomb, nice job NOT. At 0;49 I say bye, no F bombs allowed in my viewing. ;-(
Loads of UP Locomotives Derseves a second chance..... Like, 9000, 4004, 4012, & 4017, 3977, & FEF-3 838...... As they derseved to be running happily. Not gavering Rust, Dust, & Cobwebs......
Great information. Keep it up. As mentioned in other comments, slow down the cadence just a tad. Rehearse. Be careful of the F bombs. You don't want the RUclips police look for any excuse to demonitize videos.
@@railroadexplained5767 Your own style would still be good without the cursing. I sense your enthusiasm for your subject, so need heed the advice and you will do great. You were also correct in your comment about other nations not knowing of this engine. It one I've never heard of it in the UK. An interesting note, Gresley's 3 cylinder valve gear was equally a pain on his own engines for the London & North Eastern Railway!! 👍👍🇬🇧
Well, I made this channel as a non family friendly channel, since I see too many channels who are more oriented for a younger audience. I deliberately curse to create a different atmosphere and channel overall
@@railroadexplained5767 The reason why is because many railfans are around middle and high school ages (13-17 in my books, I'm on the younger side BTW) so they need to keep it family friendly even though those same minors probably hear a lot of swears), and of course, capitolism
This is my 3rd video or something. I never expected it to blow up like it did. I still am trying to find the best way I can narrate the vids, since reading a script is not the best for me.
Ummm… don’t understand what you mean by the USA taking it to a new level with a 3rd cylinder. Lots of British engines have an inside 3rd cylinder. Same in Germany and the rest of Europe. Idk how that’s taking it to a new level. Very good video though and the Keep up the good work
For the USA, the idea of a 3rd cylinder was basically unheard of. When it comes to locomotives, the us did often take inspiration from Europe, but the 3rd cylinder wasn't one of them
@@railroadexplained5767 People use profanity to overemphasize a point. I've used profanity myself but I when I converse among folks that I don't know, I watch what I say. In your case, it's not so much that you toss in an expletive here or there, it's the fact that you "like cursing" and "could care less" so I won't subscribe nor will I watch anymore of you stuttering videos. Adios!
The super train was already done by someone else who arguably did a way better job than I ever could. I can definitely do the turbines, and maybe 5550, but it's not even finished construction yet. I'm definitely doing a vid on the T1s overall though
@@railroadexplained5767 well you could explain the current status of T1 no.5550, and also, the original T1 (no. 5500 to 5549), also, C&O M1 steam turbine locomotive is probably the coolest looking of the four steam turbine, with Union Pacific having uglier looking steam turbines
@@railroadexplained5767 speaking of PRR, a video on the M1 locomotives and 6755 would be cool. They were the long haul workhorses of the PRR fleet. Only one remains.
I agree with others that suggest you work on your auditory delivery. You have lots of good information about your subject, however your vocal delivery is very erratic. Write your script and practice it slowly and deliberately so the listener hears a smooth delivery of the information you offer. You sound l8ke you’re just speaking off the cuff and not sure of what you’re talking about, even though you are knowledgeable of your subject. Good luck going forward.
Can't you prepare to put the voice over. You hesitate and pausde and stammer so much is seems you are guessing at what you say. Your presentation is interesting and informative but the delivery is very poor.
Yeah, you're like the millionth person to point this out. This was one of my very first videos and I didn't expect it gain so many views. My newer vids are better, but reading from a script was never my strong point
Thank you guys for the feedback! I'll make sure to make the next one better
Also, yes I know the script reading is shit. I'm not used to it.
And if you can't handle "fuck", then go somewhere else.
I don't know if you try to one shot one take this stuff, but I would recommend, trying to section off stuff you want to say, record it, and if you mess up, then go back to the the "checkpoint" if you will and record over that section,
Not sure how adept you are to recording software, but if you have questions, i'd be more than happy to help.
I view for the knowledge in this clip. I' not a critic. Just appreciative that you posted this. My uncle was an engineer in Laramie. He told me the power the put out was amazing.
You're doing great, keep it up! Love your channel!
Nice presentation. My only suggestion is to try an adopt a cadence for when you read, never to fast, where you trip up, and never to slow, where you bore them. Look forward to the next instalment.
Maybe just enjoy it the way it is. I think the guy worked hard to produce this and to nitpick him is just a low blow.
@@snydedon9636 I have always appreciated the fine work that is put out by our Sergeant, and in no way was this meant to be slanderous.
@@snydedon9636 What @Derek said is constructive criticism, the best form of criticism; criticism that tells you how you can improve. Indeed, there was a lot of effort that went into the video, however, I do believe everything that Derek said isn't unwarranted. The script could've gone a tad bit slower, and been practiced a few more times (or re-record and edit sentences that were messed up) to make the whole video flow better.
Cut out the profanity.
I won’t let my kids watch your channel again.
Unsubscribed.
Is it just me or does it sound like railroad explained has a very stuffy nose?
Politicians like throwing around big numbers."I spent a BILLION dollars on X" I like big numbers too. How's 3 cylinders on 4-12-2 sound? Sounds like freedom to me.
The Selkirk steam locomotives built by the Montreal Locomotive Works for the Canadian Pacific Railway had a 2-10-4 wheel arrangement and were also quite successful.
Maybe the can deactivate the center cylinder & run it with light cars?
Great video! Despite stumbling over your words, you managed to make a very informative video on one of UP's most overlooked locomotives! Looking forward to seeing more from you soon!
In Germany we had a 4 Cylinder-Compound 2-12-0 the class 59 which was capabe of moving throught curves with a radius as sharp as 170 meters these are round about 510 feet, they where used on the steep gradians of the Filstal (Geislinger Steige) and the Hell-valley as heavy freight engines and later as banking engines.
Unfortunately none of them is preserved.
Yeah of course you did.
I can interpret the sub text: Made in Germany and therefore superior to stiff rigid thinking Americans with their crude and stiff yank tank locomotives.
@@ThePaulv12 wait that was not what I ment. I ment that there are more than one school of how to build steam engines for example the american one was in comparison to some european schools the simplicty in its purest fom on the other hand the swabian school was about beuaty and thrift the prussian school was all about simplicity and efficiency and how do you get the Idea that I wrote that comment only because you thought that my thinking about it was superior geman enginering. Now serious oly because there are some out there who might do that does not mean that everyone is like that.
The Dutch East Indies ( Sumatra) railways, 3'6" gauge, had 2-12-2 Tank Engines for Coal Mine Traffic.
My Great Uncle served as a Fireman on the 9000 series loco's back in the day. He survived a lot of hard running with those engines during World War 2.
Did he run any specific road numbers?
@@NW2174Fan He never really said and it's to late to ask him about numbers. He did mention that he also fired the mallets that UP ran (non 4-6-6-4 & non 4-8-8-4's). He was quite specific on the 9000's in our conversations though. He absolutley hated firing them and he often commented about the rough riding characteristics. He always stated that to him, "that third cylinder was outta balance when they were making time." Unfortunately, to my knowledge he never did said why that was, but I got the impression it had something to do with valving. He also did not care for the Big Boys. He said something about to much cold water in the boilers, to which I beleive he was refering to the flatlands hard water goofing up the injectors from what I remember.
@@davidsoldiron wow
They should have built a 4-12-4 and a 4-12-12-4 and a 4-24-24-24-4 Locomotive and a Garrett 4-24-24-24-4+4-24-24-24-4 Locomotive.
Somebody needs to restore this beast
That would be cool for sure, but it's a 4-12-2. I mean, anything with over 8 coupled drive wheels already have trouble with curves, and, plus, it's a 3 cylinder engine so it'll already be a bitch to maintain anyways.
@@northernhillbilly2882They could deactivate the third cylinder like UP did on the earlier 8000 class & make the front and rear driving wheels flangless. Basically it becomes a 4-4-2 in tight turns.
In New South Wales we had a 57 class 3 cylinder 4-8-2 227 tons machine, 25 of em. Introduced in 1929-30 for work over the blue mountains. These looked a slightly smaller version and they had only one cross-compound compresser instead of two like the 9000s. This was a informative segment. And be more confident in your speech, just remember Rome wasn't built in a day.✅🇦🇺
My comment exactly. This narrator needs to build up a bit more confidence and practice his speech by writing, and then reading his information a couple times before making the final cut
Great video. In Bulgaria we had the Class 46 2-12-4 Tank Engines, 13 two cylinder and 7 three cylinder versions. Axels 3-4 were flangeless, and had lateral movement devices. They were very successful used from 1930s to the 1970s. One of the Zwillings 46.03 was even restored recently to running order, there are various videos on RUclips of it chugging happily along.
Well done good information. Slow your rhythm down, it's not a race take your time. Your enthusiasm shows, you have all the time in the world. When I was learning to to voice overs I
Did the same, I bought a metronome with a flashing light to help me keep cadence. You'll get there!
UP needs to restore this piece of history and make it run alongside big boy!
Good video, just one comment, the cylinders in a steam train are pressurized in both direction, so on a two cylinder engine there are four beats per revolution of the wheels. This is why in the book "The Little Engine That Could" he repeats "I Think I Can" cadence of four beats then switches to I Thought I Could.
Great video! it would be a true miracle if the surviving "Nine" were ever to be restored and steamed up again, but miracles do happen!
That would be rarer than 2pac and Bigfoot sharing a budlight
I love the 9000s. They get kind of a bad rap, but they wouldn't have lasted late into the steam era if they weren't cost effective. With the introduction of roller bearings and especially the single piece cast steel beds with integral cylinders, the maintenance issues were greatly reduced. I don't know if the 9000 ever got a replacement single piece bed (I could look it up), but if not it really wouldn't be a candidate for restoration. My friend and I think of them as early Challengers - they just needed a hinged frame and one more cylinder, and obviously the Challengers were the next evolutionary step from the 9000s. The two volumes on these locos by Kratville are highly recommended.
You know, there was a class of 2-12-0 locomotives built from 1917-1924 by and for Germany. The first ones were part of the Wurttemberg (sorry if I spelled it wrong) Railway, and worked in the German state of Wurttemberg when they formed the German National Railways. They were originally the Class K's, but were reclassified as the DRG Class 59. A total of 44 of them were built, and remained in service until 1957 (these locomotives remained on German rails for 4 decades, which is impressive for their size). Sadly, none of them were preserved, but there are some models of these exact locomotives. So if you want one, I guess you can try to get one online. Also, for some reason I thought ALCO or UP were inspired by these German locomotives.
That actually might just be a video idea. Someone else in the comments mentioned it, so I'll add it to the list
@@railroadexplained5767 Great, it's not a really well known locomotive anywhere (except probably Germany)
Russia had a 4-14-4 class AA20, only one ever produced and scrapped in 1960.
@@stevew270 Okay? I know this, but what does that have to do with the subject of my comment (which is about the German 2-12-0's)?
@@NW2174Fan Nothing I guess, just another "not well known" like the ones in Germany.
I love these engines! What a great story on them!
Great information on where this example can be seen. I used to live near Pomona and will make it a point to visit next time I'm in the area.
A couple folks notified me that my video was used here, I don’t mind but just ask next time.. no harm in doing so..
but in this case I can let it pass. The 9000 is my favorite engine as well, I’m glad we share the same passion for it and thank you for making a comprehensive overview of the class. I’ve wanted to do one for a number of years, your video inspires me to make my own someday.
Thanks so much for your explanation about this remarkable giant that as you say is not that well known unlike the Challenger and Big Boy locomotives. My interest is due to my running across an old black and white photo of my grandfather standing next to his 9000 which he engineered between Denver and Laramie WY in the late 1930's and early 1940's. Now I better understand and appreciate his achievement .
Thanks for uploading this video. I really liked all the pictures and your explanation of the 9000s and other locomotives was great. Just subscribed.
With regard to the exhaust cadence it is easily explained by the inner cylinder valve timing being fixed by the positions of the outer cranks and if the inner cylinder is inclined the inner crank has to be changed from the "natural" third of a turn beat. This is common on all Gresley conjugated 3 cyl locomotives.
Very nicely done! I appreciated how informative and detailed this video is. Always love anything to do with the 4-12-2 9000s!
I got to be engine crew on Soo Line 2719. Even got to do some firing up in Spooner WI. It was quite the experience. Firing when temperature was in the mid to high 90's. They dumped the ashpan and set the ties on fire. Riders were having fun hauling water to put out smoldering ties. Greg the operator of that line has since replaced all those rotting through the years.
Nice video. UP also had to pay royalties to Gresley for using their congugated valve gear without permission.
I think the payment was in exchange for permission to use the Gresley valve gear design.
Thank you for such an amazing and informative video extremely Cool Machines the closest we can get to living breathing machines
IN MY EARLY DAYS ON SANTA FE WE HAD SOME EX UNION PACIFIC MACHINISTS THAT WORKED ON THE 9000s!
THEY ALL REMARKED ON THE WORKING ON THE MIDDLE CYLINDER,
IT WAS QUITE TOUGH GOING!!
I need to watch through again but did you mention that many of the 5 (or more) linked driving axle locomotives had a least one axle with "blind" (flangeless) drivers to aid on tight curves (a feature often found on toy trains).
Nice video! You go into great detail, very informative. Only thing I would suggest to work on is cutting out the stutters in editing. (I stutter alot, I understand) Keep up the great work! + Subscriber
Very impressive historical analysis of the Union Pacific rr 9000 class engines, these were a unique locomotive with 12 driving wheels and were only purchased by the UP for their specific interest.
Keep it up my dude. With practice you'll be able to get through you speech troubles.
Love the depth of info. This video is so well edited and presented I had to subscribe for more. Thanks!
It sounds like a pair of DB class 44s running just out of sync, which is probably a side effect of the Gresley valve gear
Practice makes perfect
great deal of info--thanks!
Southern Pacific also had their 5000s SP class locomotives, which were 3 cylinders as well.
I found a recording of the UP 9009 by Howard Fogg and the UP 9000s have a Short Bell Star Brass Desert 5 chime steam whistle
*backshop crews having literal PTSD after working on 9000s*
really enjoyed this.......thank you......
Very well done 👏
Great explanation.
Obviously Very good knowledge of topic. Thanks for the information and entertaining video. Loved all the beautiful locomotive scenes
You taught me alot about steam locomotives and did a good job of being very informative. Enjoyed your video thanks!
Wow this blew my mind thanks for doing it
I love steam engines. I love millipedes. Couldn't ask for a better engine lol
Beautiful whistle on that engine
6:17 that best sounds when they are at the top
Very informative!
Try to read slower. That way you don’t stutter or make as many mistakes. Take your time when making a presentation.
Great video. Just giving some constructive criticism
I’m dreading the “announcement” of 2 UP steam locomotives being retired. I’ve been wanting to see an operating “Big Boy” my entire life, and was thrilled when I found out they were restoring one, but I live on the east coast and I kind of doubt it’ll ever make a trip out here.
If they’re going to retire 2 steamers, I’m sure the 4014 will be one of them, with the other one being the #3985 Challenger. I know the #844 Northern has had some problems, but my understanding is that they’ve been mostly fixed.
UP retired 3985 and 2-10-2 5511, which will be restored to operating condition after 3985 is restored back to operational condition. Both locomotives are to be donated to the RRHMA society. Along with them is UP’s DDA40X 6936 that’s going to RRHMA.
Extremely interesting video and very accurate, thank you for taking the time and effort...
A 4-12-2 is at least my favorite type of locomotive.
WHAT A AWESOME BEAST 127 CARS IS A LOT OF FREIGHT BE NICE TO SEE ONE RESTORED
5:45 this sounds like a shay change my mind
0:48 Hey 4014, I see you in the background.
No that's the up challenger
I think they could add a new boiler with higher capacity and an improved smoke system!..
I'm actually giving my English school teachers, Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Thomas, a history and fun fact lesson about this locomotive class.
Thou art a fine Gunzel.
The 9000 is doing a waltz XD
I enjoyed the video
Nice job
Could it be possible if someday the steam locomotive might be fully restored, and do Union Pacific mainline excursions someday ?
Unlikely. The engine would have to undergo a full overhaul, probably a conversion to oil as well. And the 3rd cylinder won't be any less of a bitch to maintain.
@@railroadexplained5767I understand it will take very hard work to restore it.
One thing for sure I had no interest in this locomotive at first, because of those cylinders or whatever on the front of the smoke box. It kind of makes the front of the smoke box making it look like a ugly duckling if you would call it.
But at the same time I find the whole entire locomotive to be very interesting, because it's big. And it's unique in its own right like you said on this video.
I just kind of wish that they wouldn't put any cylinders or whatever on the front of the smoke box.
Because one thing for sure I can't imagine where the face might be located if those cylinders weren't in the way, and I guess in my imagination if I were to see a face in the front of the smoke box. Those cylinders would make it look like as if it has a very big beard, as well as very big eyebrows. As if it would be like a hairy face on the front of the smoke box, if I would imagine the locomotive had a face right there.
And one thing for sure, because you said this locomotive is very unique in its own right. With that, I could see as if the Addams family would really love this locomotive even though if the front of the locomotive looks really weird. Because of all the cylinders and so forth on front of the smoke box.
I could also imagine that if ghost, ghouls, goblins and monsters would use this kind of locomotive and their spooky World and community. Like the characters from The hotel Transylvania movies, as well as the ghosts, ghouls, goblins and monsters and even vampire characters from Vampirina. Oh and I'm sure that the characters from The Munsters would also be fascinated in this locomotive as well, and this locomotive would be very unique and useful for their spooky world and community.
Oh and I'm sure that Casper the friendly Ghost would also have fascination and respects for this locomotive as well.
Can you imagine all of those memorable Halloween like characters would love this locomotive so much, that they would use it in their own world and community. For both freight and passenger service ?
And another thing if I would find other ugly looking steam locomotives, I would imagine as if they would have a new life and services for the world and community of ghosts, ghouls, goblins, monsters and vampires. Or Halloween like characters that you can call them.
I could also picture the cab forward steam locomotive that the Southern Pacific used to use as part of that fantasy and spooky type world.
Because when I saw the cab forward steam locomotives looking at them in the front is very fascinating, however when I would look at them at the tail end of the locomotive. Add would be kind of ugly looking, because the strange thing is is that there is no second cab or crew quarters cabin if you want to call it. So that way the crew can handle the cole, water, as well as the smoke box in that area between the tender.
Even though the cab forward locomotive is my least favorite American steam locomotive, I know there is a big fascination for it which I believe in. And it's very unique in its own right as well. So I would definitely imagine as if the Halloween like characters and there spooky fantasy world have the cab forward locomotive unique for them, and as well as having it to be useful for freight service and passenger service in their own world.
I don't know if anyone has imagine and created trains to look ugly looking and spooky looking for Halloween like characters in their spooky fantasy world, but I just realized that I would have to find some ugly looking steam locomotives. Such as this locomotive from the video, as well as the Southern Pacific cab forward locomotives. That are also very unique in their own rights, to be very creative and unique for Halloween like characters in their fantasy spooky world.
And someday I hope they can be brought to life in both storybooks and animation as well.
I also believe that there are probably ugly looking steam locomotives in the United Kingdom as well, I hope to find those and that they would be a perfect fit for Halloween like characters and for their fantasy spooky world.
So because this locomotive from the video and the cab forward steam locomotives from the Southern Pacific are my least favorites, but I do understand they have something unique in their very own rights. What do you think of my idea of those locomotives to be used for Halloween like characters in their fantasy spooky world, and to be brought to life for both storybooks and animation ?
That ‘Oh I know! A fucking millipede!’ THAT WAS SO FUCKING HILARIOUS! Excatly what UP 4-12-2s are. A fucking millipede
Did anyone else see the 4014 in the first picture we got?
nice
Great video and I believe there is a old Union Pacific film on RUclips of running the 9000 class
imagine soap opera with steam locomotives
Awesome
These were the locomotives which Jeffers described as being like having a very expensive mistress in every roundhouse. Not the world's greatest.
Ya right; You got about 30 seconds and just couldn't keep from dropping the F bomb, nice job NOT. At 0;49 I say bye, no F bombs allowed in my viewing. ;-(
what's that instrumental piece that you had in the intro?
Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa
9000 millipede isn't real it cant hurt you. 9000 millipede.
I loved that intro! Just make a f&$#in Millipede... LOL!
Bring the big boy to Michigan I want to see it to Muskegon or Grand rapids Michigan thank you
Loads of UP Locomotives Derseves a second chance.....
Like, 9000, 4004, 4012, & 4017,
3977, & FEF-3 838......
As they derseved to be running happily. Not gavering Rust, Dust, & Cobwebs......
0:31
Great information. Keep it up. As mentioned in other comments, slow down the cadence just a tad. Rehearse. Be careful of the F bombs. You don't want the RUclips police look for any excuse to demonitize videos.
I don't really care about making money off these. I also intentionally curse to switch up to a different style than some other rail related RUclipsrs
@@railroadexplained5767 Your own style would still be good without the cursing. I sense your enthusiasm for your subject, so need heed the advice and you will do great. You were also correct in your comment about other nations not knowing of this engine. It one I've never heard of it in the UK. An interesting note, Gresley's 3 cylinder valve gear was equally a pain on his own engines for the London & North Eastern Railway!! 👍👍🇬🇧
There is another in the up roundhouse
No, that's 2-10-2 #5511
@@railroadexplained5767 tis getting restored though. So that's cool
@@northernhillbilly2882 after what some people are looking forward to more (a certain Union Pacific 4664-4 "Challenger")
Hard to share this with younger enthusiasts when the “F” word is used.
Well, I made this channel as a non family friendly channel, since I see too many channels who are more oriented for a younger audience. I deliberately curse to create a different atmosphere and channel overall
@@railroadexplained5767 The reason why is because many railfans are around middle and high school ages (13-17 in my books, I'm on the younger side BTW) so they need to keep it family friendly even though those same minors probably hear a lot of swears), and of course, capitolism
Я из России и обожаю этот ваш паровоз и мне все равно как блогер читает текст.
4014 is behind of 9000
0:48
Thanks. Interesting video but perhaps you could slow down the narration.
This is my 3rd video or something. I never expected it to blow up like it did. I still am trying to find the best way I can narrate the vids, since reading a script is not the best for me.
I can’t do it.
Ummm… don’t understand what you mean by the USA taking it to a new level with a 3rd cylinder. Lots of British engines have an inside 3rd cylinder. Same in Germany and the rest of Europe. Idk how that’s taking it to a new level. Very good video though and the Keep up the good work
For the USA, the idea of a 3rd cylinder was basically unheard of. When it comes to locomotives, the us did often take inspiration from Europe, but the 3rd cylinder wasn't one of them
Was there any reason to throw an F-bomb into a video about a steam engine? Honestly? Why not keep it decent?
Because I like cursing. Don't like it? Don't watch. I could care less
@@railroadexplained5767 People use profanity to overemphasize a point. I've used profanity myself but I when I converse among folks that I don't know, I watch what I say. In your case, it's not so much that you toss in an expletive here or there, it's the fact that you "like cursing" and "could care less" so I won't subscribe nor will I watch anymore of you stuttering videos. Adios!
What Language is being Attempted here? 😮
Please do a video about Steam Turbine Locomotive, Breitspurbahn/Nazi super train, and also, T1 No.5550
The super train was already done by someone else who arguably did a way better job than I ever could. I can definitely do the turbines, and maybe 5550, but it's not even finished construction yet. I'm definitely doing a vid on the T1s overall though
@@railroadexplained5767 well you could explain the current status of T1 no.5550, and also, the original T1 (no. 5500 to 5549), also, C&O M1 steam turbine locomotive is probably the coolest looking of the four steam turbine, with Union Pacific having uglier looking steam turbines
@@curious5887 I very much can. I'll also throw the PRR steam turbine into the list
@@curious5887 What happened to 6110 and 6111 (the prototypes built in the early 40's)?
@@railroadexplained5767 speaking of PRR, a video on the M1 locomotives and 6755 would be cool. They were the long haul workhorses of the PRR fleet. Only one remains.
I agree with others that suggest you work on your auditory delivery. You have lots of good information about your subject, however your vocal delivery is very erratic. Write your script and practice it slowly and deliberately so the listener hears a smooth delivery of the information you offer. You sound l8ke you’re just speaking off the cuff and not sure of what you’re talking about, even though you are knowledgeable of your subject. Good luck going forward.
Millepede 😂
WHY DON'T YOU MAKE A SCRIPT
9000 should never run again because it's too Ridgid to go through curves
9000 my train download melsave
Cool info and videos but got damn son you got to work on the speaking.
Nice footage but I really can't understand much of what you're saying.
Profanity not necessary. Watch Jawtooth's video's to learn better delivery
it was one cus word
i love the fuking milapede part
Its a struggle to understand. Have you got teeth braces or something?. Avoid eshes (S) esh mush esh poshible perhapsh.
Can't you prepare to put the voice over. You hesitate and pausde and stammer so much is seems you are guessing at what you say. Your presentation is interesting and informative but the delivery is very poor.
Yeah, you're like the millionth person to point this out. This was one of my very first videos and I didn't expect it gain so many views. My newer vids are better, but reading from a script was never my strong point
The narration is rushed and unintelligible in spots. Slow down and speak distinctly.
Yeah, multiple people have said that now
Language dude!!!😡🤦
I could care less