*NOTE* For those who've been asking, the metal structure on the front of the locomotive was temporary rigging for the IMAX camera. The camera had been mounted on the left-front of the engine's smokebox that morning from Vancouver to Skamania. What you see from 3:20 to 4:10 is members of the film crew removing the camera and placing it in a different location on the engine. Because they did not have time to remove the front rigging at Skamania, they ran with it the rest of the way to Wishram and removed it later that afternoon. The movie that 4449 was out performing for is called "Train Time", a documentary/educational film done in partnership with BNSF about the workings of a modern rail system. The film is being directed by Stephen Low, the man behind the documentary "Rocky Mountain Express". While the film will center mostly around modern freight trains, 4449 (along with possibly a few other steam locomotives) is slated to make an appearance. For updates and more info on the film, check out Stephen Low's website. Oh, and I highly recommend checking out "Rocky Mountain Express" as well. -ERV
When I was a kid in grade school, our class went on a field trip - a train ride up the Columbia Gorge - thru tunnels all the way to Wishram. It was a cool trip for a 7 or 8 yr old boy - and loads of fun tangling our tongues over that name -- Wishram.
Honestly, I feel sorry for anyone who had never had the chance to next to one of these huffing, puffing, majestic behemoth machines. There's nothing to compare to it.
My favorite one was BC&G #4 back when she was running at NCTM as Southern 604. Only working steamer that I got to climb up in the cab of back when she was running under her own power at the museum.
I do love to see a steam locomotive being operated properly like this!!! No black smoke from the stack and constant power/speed indicates that the steam cut-off is set perfectly and balanced with the throttle so the only visible exhaust is the condensing exhaust steam. It is always amazing that when the exhaust sounds are removed how quiet all that reciprocating and rotating machinery is and this video demonstrates that in spades. One of the best 4449 videos here on RUclips.
@@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast lmao bro you're so stupid Firing a locomotive efficiently can make it to where there is no smoke at all Look at the big boy 4014 They have some of the best fireman for the job
Stafford Northern Railroad Locomotives aren’t supposed to have black smoke coming from the smokestack because that means there is poor fuel efficiency or the fuel is not being burned completely. An example of this was when 4449’s fire was run on diesel fuel in 1989. There was thick black smoke because the diesel wasn’t burning completely and they had to put in a lot because it emitted less heat than oil fuel. When the fuel efficiency is perfect and you’re only burning the fuel you need, the only visible exhaust will be the condensing steam, sometimes not even that.
She's beautiful. at about 15:15 a great shot of her Mars light and a peek at her firebox. Thanks to everyone who restored, maintained and operated her.
4449 lives up to her name of class, she brings that gorgeous pacific coast sunshine wherever she goes as she steams along and sings through her whistle or talking through her stack for her viewers. :) A reason her kind were called the world's most beautiful train.
These steam locomotives have outlived their designers they have out lived their builders they have out lived their original crews they WILL out live their viewers
They won't outlive govt.tho...with all this climate rubbish being mandated now.its only a matter of time before these locos.are not allowed to be fired up..sadly
This locomotive is the last one in existence. (except for a never streamlined one at St. Louis) all of the rest were scrapped. The Friends of 4449 are her caretakers. She is owned by the City of Portland, Oregon. Yes, millions of dollars and thousands of man hours have been put into her in order to preserve her in working condition. It's all a labor of love. Long may she operate in order to educate the "diesel only" hordes who have never seen a steam locomotive or ridden behind one.
Sadly with all these climate&emissions mandates being forced on this world now..it's only a matter of time before the govt.orders these to be scrapped...
OK .... starting at 7:00 this has got to be some of the finest pacing shots I've seen. I hope this video clip gets archived by every foamer out there. I hope in another 50 years another generation will see what pre-computer locomotive technology can do. Designed with slide-rules, utilizing decades of trial and error engineering, using American made steel, this is fine example of technology goodness. Bravo to you for this video.
From out of the distance comes a wail As of a soul in deep travail, And a rushing monster, with a fiery eye Sends out a scream to the moonless sky. With the power of a thousand steeds, Throughout the night thus monster speeds. Past hill, through dale, hour after hour, As if it gloried in its power. ( The first two verses of the poem "The Iron Horse" written by my father, Coleman Lee Williams, who was a SP. locomotive engineer, retired in 1965. Yes, he had run the 4449.) By tge way, I followed in his footsteps retiring from SP IN 1996, and I too had the pleasure of running the SP 4449
No Diesel Electric will ever inspire the awe of the massive Drive Rods and Power of the Steam Driven Locomotives. They have a sense of being alive, and untamed like a Dragon Breathing Fire. Those who have never witnessed these massive beasts have no understanding of them. We Lost when they did away with them.
Sadly I only see small fry steam trains in Sacramento I’d love to see the big ones like these especially these and I always been fascinated by Big boy 4014 & 3985 I use to have two small toys of those two when I was a kid but lost them when we where moving out
That's what I love about all steam locomotives - large and small. I feels like they're alive and breathing. Especially the large ones! I had the great pleasure of riding behind 4449 almost 10 years ago from Minneapolis MN to Winona MN and back thanks to a partnership with the Friends of the 261 organization.
The locomotive was built by Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio, for SP in May 1941; it received the red-and-orange "Daylight" paint scheme for the passenger trains of the same name which it hauled for most of its service career. No. 4449 was retired from revenue service in 1956 and put into storage. In 1958, the SP donated the locomotive to the City of Portland, Oregon. The City then put the locomotive on static display in *Oaks Amusement Park*, where it remained until 1974. As a kid, I went to Oak parks many times and always spent a couple minutes gazing at ol' 4449. What a sight.
These steam locomotives amaze me. The hours and labor of the dedicated people who restore them. I have never seen a running one since I live on the east coast. At least not one the size of a 4-8-4. It looks brand new. I absolutely love these videos . Thank you . When the Union Pacific finishes the bigboy, I will have to make a trip west to see it. I can then die a happy man.
I remember the good old days, when I was a child, of the steam powered trains, we had to wait for to cross in front of my dad's car. Wow, what a sight!
Anyone else notice that when he was driving beside the train the middle of the wheels and part of the arm turned red? There was also a point when the edge of the back wheel was red
From out of the distance, comes a wail As of a soul.in deep travail. And a rushing monster with a fierybeye Sends out a scream to the moonless sky. With the power of a thousand frieghened steed Throughout the night this monsters speeds Past hill, through Dale hour after hour, As if it glories in its power. This is from the poem "THE IRON HORSE" written by my father Coleman Lee Williams an engineer on S P retired 1965, died 1988. I followed in his footstepsvand have had the pleasure of running the 4449
I wish I knew of this video before I stopped teaching! The pacing work is superb. I taught (computers/ technology) a section on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad and showed the students videos of steam engines in action. I'm 70 and remember seeing this and it's sister engines in service on the San Francisco peninsula and at Railfair in Sacramento. The first comment I got from a student after watching a steam engine was, "Is it on fire?!" I then explained how the locomotive works, in simple terms. This video could allow me to explain, or teach how it really works from the piston going back and forth, the valve gear, the firebox and boiler to the driving wheels. "Do you know the train moves forward or backward 80" on each revolution of the wheels?" Very amazing work. Thanks!
I'm glad you liked the video, and thank you for your kind words! Thank you also for going out of your way to educate the younger generation about steam locomotives as well.
It is awesome to see this steam powered bit of history... the Columbia River Gorge is the perfect scenery for shots of this train... this train was leaving Vancouver WA one day as I passed over the I-5 interstate Bridge... I barely saw it as I passed under it... it had a diesel mixed in it that time... it was heading up the Gorge that day too
This is about the best video on RUclips when dealing with pacing. The details in her running gear, seeing how the front tender truck moves the way it does when she hits a bump or what ever that was around 9:20. Very nice. 5 🌟 and 2 👍.
The 4449 is so beautiful. A milestone of Locomotive Design. When this Lady flying over the Rails through the USA, she is calling with her whistle:"Come alle here and watch me how beautiful I am on my old days. I am a Lady!"
My son and I love these old trains. We have the privilege of seeing them here in Chattanooga Tennessee at the Railroad Museum. If you have a chance get here and witness these amazing machines.
Great video. SP 4449 is such a beautiful steam locomotive, no wonder she's so popular. 7:39 is probably the best shot, seeing the side rods going around and hearing the rods clank around.
I remember in 1951 we lived in Douglas Arizona, used to go to the depot and see the Sunset Limited and the Golden State (la to Chicago) pass through. Usually the were pulled by diesel at that time but the lesser trains, Argonaut and Imperial were still steam. A lot of the time they had cab forward as power and it was a major procedure to lubricate the locomotives during the stop. Great to watch. Unfortunately the lines between Douglas and El Paso were pulled up in the sixties and now the Sunset limited runs from Tucson via Wilcox, lordsburg, and Deming to El Paso. Great memories. Thank you got this fine video.
The BNSF polished stainless steel passenger car consist looked good behind #4449. The stainless could use a buffer pad & some polishing compound. But they're still not as beautiful as the painted to match passenger cars #4449 had in her past. She truly is the most beautiful train in the world. Great video! Fantastic job filming the chase.
Most of the BNSF "stainless steel" cars have added on corrugated skin, and the metal they used has a natural dull look similar to the Pullman version of "stainless" cars. Or it might even be painted. Only Budd cars and some ACF cars from that era were all stainless or aluminum.
what a perfect scenery of steam train at night with a rainy weather its always satisfying with those lights on, plus the train is the 4449 daylight which makes it even more better and those silver cars rather than a mixed colors of coaches is a real beauty. it makes me feel better to see the daylight run without that diesel I hope they'll always let her run freely, just like this
Grew up in San Francisco in the 40s/50s. Had friends in Palo Alto, we sometimes visited. When we did, the ritual was to go a couple of blocks to the SP mainline and wait for the Daylight to come thundering by. “Don’t get too close to the train, you’ll get sucked under!” The ground shook and the wind generated by the locomotive were awesome. How I wish we could all experience that today.
Stunning locomotive. I was born and raised in the northwest. I moved away 25 years ago. The scenery of the Columbia gorge is wonderful. Thank you very much!
In the olden days we would have been overjoyed to see close-ups of the wheels and motion in HD! Marvellous long-distamce scenes as well. Thank you for this upload. The locomotive looks and sounds in first-class condition. All credit to the people who have maintained this beautiful machine..
The GS-4 and GS-5 Classes were some of the most beautiful if not _the_ most beautiful steam locomotives ever built. Not a statement from an impartial observer. I am old enough to have occasionally seen and more often heard 4449 and one or more of her sisters in service back in the Fifties on the L.A. Division. I do remember the steam whistle then had a higher pitch. When stopped or moving slowly it now sounds like a steamboat. In the shots where the locomotive is approaching the mic at speed it sounds more the way I remember it. That would be due to the Doppler Effect. It indicates to me that the tuning may not be that far off. I've also read that the GS-3, -4, and -5 had Nathan Air Chimes to supplement the steam whistle and the combo may be what we heard. Excellent video with good audio and atmospherics.
Love all the sound! I was lucky enough to be around when the last of the steamers were going the way of the dodo. The SP had a steam switch engine which ran along a track on the west side of Daly City, CA. Probably in the late 40's andc early 50's. I lived about 100 yards from the rails. Loved thse steamers then and love 'em now! Thanks.
Whenever I think "trains", the Daylight nearly always comes to mind. It's such an iconic design, that even those who aren't railway enthusiasts will think of this loco's image. I love that she's still in service and looking better than ever.
A very good job on your production. Your shot of having 4449 slowly glide into the frame was very beautiful. Also on that shot was the capturing of the sound of 4449's piston and running gear. Exquisite. Another shot I liked your long shot of 4449 going across the water. Letting her come into frame and panning with her till the whole train was passed was something you don't see too often. I also enjoyed the last crossing. A nice low angle. Nothing like a steam engine when it's cool and damp! I fear though that after the accident in Denver this weekend steam's days maybe numbered. Everybody bows to the insurance man and rates will no doubt go up now. I hope not. That would be a sad day if nobody wanted to pay the high price. Railfans have got to be so careful. I hurt for his family. Sorry this was so long.
Thank you very much! I always strive to make videos that everyone can enjoy. Yes, it is sad to hear what happened with the UP 844. But I don't think mainline steam is dead because of it. We'll all just have to wait and see what the verdict is after the investigation.
I can't believe this was done on a Samsung Galaxy S7. This is truly one of the best steam locomotive videos I have ever seen. Very professional. What is your secret?
Even taking Amtrak from Portland to LA and Back behind a pair of Diesels is quite something, or it was to me this last May. These are *more* so in almost every way.
From over the pond. What a superb video of a really beautiful steam locomotive. They certainly built them big in America. The pacing shots were excellent, many thanks for posting, best wishes David.
A fantastic video, especial from min 7 to 11, I habe never seen such a wonderful scene with sound oft the steam engine with the wheels. Many thanks and greetings from Germany!!
Wonderful video of an even more awesome locomotive, a real treat to see the 4449 running at the speeds she was designed for and without any diesel backup.
A diesel-electric is added on the private car excursion to provide HEP.. This train has a dedicated HEP car that is next to the last car. The 4449 cannot provide required electrical power to allow modern coaches to operate.
Well 4449 could generate electrical power in the ballpark of around 90 volts AC, unfortunately that is no where near enough to power modern private coaches. Some require 3 phase 480 volts AC and other are like your typical RV and need 240 or 120 volts single phase. It's all depends on how the coach owners have modified and retro fitted the coaches with appliances, air conditioning, electric heat, electric water heaters, outlets for devices even all electric kitchens and laundry rooms like Ringling Bros had..
And to think... That every steam engine, no matter how big, how long, was only 4' 8 1/2" from flange to flange, for a drivetrain width. That is amazing engineering, even now.
*NOTE* For those who've been asking, the metal structure on the front of the locomotive was temporary rigging for the IMAX camera. The camera had been mounted on the left-front of the engine's smokebox that morning from Vancouver to Skamania. What you see from 3:20 to 4:10 is members of the film crew removing the camera and placing it in a different location on the engine. Because they did not have time to remove the front rigging at Skamania, they ran with it the rest of the way to Wishram and removed it later that afternoon.
The movie that 4449 was out performing for is called "Train Time", a documentary/educational film done in partnership with BNSF about the workings of a modern rail system. The film is being directed by Stephen Low, the man behind the documentary "Rocky Mountain Express". While the film will center mostly around modern freight trains, 4449 (along with possibly a few other steam locomotives) is slated to make an appearance. For updates and more info on the film, check out Stephen Low's website. Oh, and I highly recommend checking out "Rocky Mountain Express" as well.
-ERV
When I was a kid in grade school, our class went on a field trip - a train ride up the Columbia Gorge - thru tunnels all the way to Wishram. It was a cool trip for a 7 or 8 yr old boy - and loads of fun tangling our tongues over that name -- Wishram.
Thanks. Figured that!
Thanks! Was wondering. How come the whistle sounds a bit anemic?
What is that flickering light on its front end?
Reminds me of the Camera Car SP used long ago, using their SP 9010 loco (Now being restored by the NCRY).
That pacing...the best ever. And that long shot with a whistle echoing through the canyon...it brings a tear to my eye every time.
Thank You!
You think that pacing is good, try this video of the 844: ruclips.net/video/pgdZjvhk_J4/видео.html
@@connorthemusicguru690 that leads to US Air Force Song
Honestly, I feel sorry for anyone who had never had the chance to next to one of these huffing, puffing, majestic behemoth machines. There's nothing to compare to it.
They look small in videos and photos, but it’s NEVER the same as standing next to one!
I definitely feel bad for myself not being able to grow up around the golden age of railroads.
My favorite one was BC&G #4 back when she was running at NCTM as Southern 604. Only working steamer that I got to climb up in the cab of back when she was running under her own power at the museum.
There is, it's driving the locomotive.
All of us from the Northeast are crying. All we have is electric train, Acela, blah blah blah. Steam will never come up here unfortunately
I do love to see a steam locomotive being operated properly like this!!! No black smoke from the stack and constant power/speed indicates that the steam cut-off is set perfectly and balanced with the throttle so the only visible exhaust is the condensing exhaust steam. It is always amazing that when the exhaust sounds are removed how quiet all that reciprocating and rotating machinery is and this video demonstrates that in spades. One of the best 4449 videos here on RUclips.
68Jaguar420G dummy steam locomotives SHOULD have black smoke. That’s how they operate. I assume you’ve been studying trains for about, a week?
@@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast A master of the controls can run certain steam locomotives efficient enough to eliminate black smoke you know.
@@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast lmao bro you're so stupid
Firing a locomotive efficiently can make it to where there is no smoke at all
Look at the big boy 4014
They have some of the best fireman for the job
Half Of Two I’m not stupid. I’ve been a railfan since I was 3. I think I know what I’m talking about. Or maybe western firemen do it differently.
Stafford Northern Railroad Locomotives aren’t supposed to have black smoke coming from the smokestack because that means there is poor fuel efficiency or the fuel is not being burned completely. An example of this was when 4449’s fire was run on diesel fuel in 1989. There was thick black smoke because the diesel wasn’t burning completely and they had to put in a lot because it emitted less heat than oil fuel. When the fuel efficiency is perfect and you’re only burning the fuel you need, the only visible exhaust will be the condensing steam, sometimes not even that.
She's beautiful. at about 15:15 a great shot of her Mars light and a peek at her firebox. Thanks to everyone who restored, maintained and operated her.
4449 lives up to her name of class, she brings that gorgeous pacific coast sunshine wherever she goes as she steams along and sings through her whistle or talking through her stack for her viewers. :) A reason her kind were called the world's most beautiful train.
and 4449 double head with up 844 the living legend
Yes it does quite impressive and beautiful, She still runs on occasion
These steam locomotives have outlived their designers they have out lived their builders they have out lived their original crews they WILL out live their viewers
Orion TheGamingRaptor People come and people go, but Granpuff goes on forever!
Only with the love and care of those that love her as others had before!
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They won't outlive govt.tho...with all this climate rubbish being mandated now.its only a matter of time before these locos.are not allowed to be fired up..sadly
State of the art. Beauty and power. Indomitable and invincible.
Indomitable. Perfect choice of adjective.
This locomotive is the last one in existence. (except for a never streamlined one at St. Louis) all of the rest were scrapped. The Friends of 4449 are her caretakers. She is owned by the City of Portland, Oregon. Yes, millions of dollars and thousands of man hours have been put into her in order to preserve her in working condition. It's all a labor of love. Long may she operate in order to educate the "diesel only" hordes who have never seen a steam locomotive or ridden behind one.
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Sadly with all these climate&emissions mandates being forced on this world now..it's only a matter of time before the govt.orders these to be scrapped...
When it comes to trains, nothing beats seeing a steam locomotive in action, especially up close.
OK .... starting at 7:00 this has got to be some of the finest pacing shots I've seen. I hope this video clip gets archived by every foamer out there. I hope in another 50 years another generation will see what pre-computer locomotive technology can do. Designed with slide-rules, utilizing decades of trial and error engineering, using American made steel, this is fine example of technology goodness. Bravo to you for this video.
Thank you very much for your kind words. And I'm glad you liked the video!
From out of the distance comes a wail
As of a soul in deep travail,
And a rushing monster, with a fiery eye
Sends out a scream to the moonless sky.
With the power of a thousand steeds,
Throughout the night thus monster speeds.
Past hill, through dale, hour after hour,
As if it gloried in its power.
( The first two verses of the poem "The Iron Horse" written by my father, Coleman Lee Williams, who was a SP. locomotive engineer, retired in 1965. Yes, he had run the 4449.)
By tge way, I followed in his footsteps retiring from SP IN 1996, and I too had the pleasure of running the SP 4449
No Diesel Electric will ever inspire the awe of the massive Drive Rods and Power of the Steam Driven Locomotives. They have a sense of being alive, and untamed like a Dragon Breathing Fire. Those who have never witnessed these massive beasts have no understanding of them. We Lost when they did away with them.
I remember the loss. That was a very sad day indeed.
Sadly I only see small fry steam trains in Sacramento I’d love to see the big ones like these especially these and I always been fascinated by Big boy 4014 & 3985 I use to have two small toys of those two when I was a kid but lost them when we where moving out
That's what I love about all steam locomotives - large and small. I feels like they're alive and breathing. Especially the large ones! I had the great pleasure of riding behind 4449 almost 10 years ago from Minneapolis MN to Winona MN and back thanks to a partnership with the Friends of the 261 organization.
@@kaybevang536 where? I haven't gotten the chance, unfortunately.
I’ve witnessed Reading and Northern 425.
I so love the whistle of a 4-8-4. This and Santa Fe's #3751, the sound is so haunting.
The locomotive was built by Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio, for SP in May 1941; it received the red-and-orange "Daylight" paint scheme for the passenger trains of the same name which it hauled for most of its service career. No. 4449 was retired from revenue service in 1956 and put into storage. In 1958, the SP donated the locomotive to the City of Portland, Oregon. The City then put the locomotive on static display in *Oaks Amusement Park*, where it remained until 1974.
As a kid, I went to Oak parks many times and always spent a couple minutes gazing at ol' 4449. What a sight.
Watching this locomotive makes me realize what a badass Superman was.
Faster than a speeding bullet..more powerful than a locomotive. This was the engine on the opening piece of Superman.
7:38 Great shot of the Walschaerts valve gear!
The Daylight engines were beautiful. While that train is really nice it can't compare to Daylight painted cars. Great pacing of a swift Lady.
Its pretty rare to see 4449 out on the manline these days, great video!
These steam locomotives amaze me. The hours and labor of the dedicated people who restore them. I have never seen a running one since I live on the east coast. At least not one the size of a 4-8-4. It looks brand new. I absolutely love these videos . Thank you . When the Union Pacific finishes the bigboy, I will have to make a trip west to see it. I can then die a happy man.
The N&W 611 is a big 4-8-4 and is based in Roanoke, VA. Check out fireup611.org.
Best pacing action I have ever seen! SP 4449 is beautiful no matter what the weather is like.
I remember the good old days, when I was a child, of the steam powered trains, we had to wait for to cross in front of my dad's car. Wow, what a sight!
Thanjk you for this video.What a beauty
Anyone else notice that when he was driving beside the train the middle of the wheels and part of the arm turned red? There was also a point when the edge of the back wheel was red
It was the reflection of his red car. You can see it clearly on the drive cylinder
Wow lol I’m an idiot 🤪
Steam, the penultimate visceral experience. This was the first big steam I saw running with the Freedom Train. She will long outlive my 69 years.
Mr. James: I hate to be a wet blanket, but "penultimate" means "second to the last." Don't you mean "ultimate"? By the way, I'm also a steam guy!
From out of the distance, comes a wail
As of a soul.in deep travail.
And a rushing monster with a fierybeye
Sends out a scream to the moonless sky.
With the power of a thousand frieghened steed
Throughout the night this monsters speeds
Past hill, through Dale hour after hour,
As if it glories in its power.
This is from the poem "THE IRON HORSE" written by my father Coleman Lee Williams an engineer on S P retired 1965, died 1988. I followed in his footstepsvand have had the pleasure of running the 4449
Dude the rhythmic banging of the rods is like music to me
Extremely tasteful vid and well edited.
Its almost like the 1950s again.
Thanks for youe efforts.
I wish I knew of this video before I stopped teaching! The pacing work is superb. I taught (computers/ technology) a section on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad and showed the students videos of steam engines in action. I'm 70 and remember seeing this and it's sister engines in service on the San Francisco peninsula and at Railfair in Sacramento. The first comment I got from a student after watching a steam engine was, "Is it on fire?!" I then explained how the locomotive works, in simple terms. This video could allow me to explain, or teach how it really works from the piston going back and forth, the valve gear, the firebox and boiler to the driving wheels. "Do you know the train moves forward or backward 80" on each revolution of the wheels?" Very amazing work. Thanks!
I'm glad you liked the video, and thank you for your kind words! Thank you also for going out of your way to educate the younger generation about steam locomotives as well.
It is awesome to see this steam powered bit of history... the Columbia River Gorge is the perfect scenery for shots of this train... this train was leaving Vancouver WA one day as I passed over the I-5 interstate Bridge... I barely saw it as I passed under it... it had a diesel mixed in it that time... it was heading up the Gorge that day too
She sure is a beauty. I love steam locomotives.! 👍
This is about the best video on RUclips when dealing with pacing. The details in her running gear, seeing how the front tender truck moves the way it does when she hits a bump or what ever that was around 9:20. Very nice. 5 🌟 and 2 👍.
The 4449 is so beautiful. A milestone of Locomotive Design. When this Lady flying over the Rails through the USA, she is calling with her whistle:"Come alle here and watch me how beautiful I am on my old days. I am a Lady!"
I was raised and lived in Roseville, CA for most of my life, man do I miss anything SP!
I worked on the SP from 1972-1997 retiring on 1-2-97 the day of the up merger with sp so I can say the same thing!
jarhead4God what a sweet gig!
My son and I love these old trains. We have the privilege of seeing them here in Chattanooga Tennessee at the Railroad Museum. If you have a chance get here and witness these amazing machines.
Great video. SP 4449 is such a beautiful steam locomotive, no wonder she's so popular. 7:39 is probably the best shot, seeing the side rods going around and hearing the rods clank around.
I remember in 1951 we lived in Douglas Arizona, used to go to the depot and see the Sunset Limited and the Golden State (la to Chicago) pass through. Usually the were pulled by diesel at that time but the lesser trains, Argonaut and Imperial were still steam. A lot of the time they had cab forward as power and it was a major procedure to lubricate the locomotives during the stop. Great to watch. Unfortunately the lines between Douglas and El Paso were pulled up in the sixties and now the Sunset limited runs from Tucson via Wilcox, lordsburg, and Deming to El Paso. Great memories. Thank you got this fine video.
The BNSF polished stainless steel passenger car consist looked good behind #4449. The stainless could use a buffer pad & some polishing compound. But they're still not as beautiful as the painted to match passenger cars #4449 had in her past. She truly is the most beautiful train in the world. Great video! Fantastic job filming the chase.
Most of the BNSF "stainless steel" cars have added on corrugated skin, and the metal they used has a natural dull look similar to the Pullman version of "stainless" cars. Or it might even be painted. Only Budd cars and some ACF cars from that era were all stainless or aluminum.
@tacfoley What's FTSB? There's FRA (safety regulations), STB (economic regulations), and NTSB (incident investigation only).
What a beautiful streamliner.. Wonder if I could ever afford to book a excursion trip on her.
Its sad that I will grow up not knowing the sounds of a steamer in the distance
I saw The Rocky Mountain Express, it was awesome! Considering it stared my favorite steam locomotive of all time! Canadian Pacific 2816
She deserves to have her own film on the big screen. Great video.
what a perfect scenery of steam train at night with a rainy weather its always satisfying with those lights on, plus the train is the 4449 daylight which makes it even more better and those silver cars rather than a mixed colors of coaches is a real beauty. it makes me feel better to see the daylight run without that diesel I hope they'll always let her run freely, just like this
Grew up in San Francisco in the 40s/50s. Had friends in Palo Alto, we sometimes visited. When we did, the ritual was to go a couple of blocks to the SP mainline and wait for the Daylight to come thundering by. “Don’t get too close to the train, you’ll get sucked under!” The ground shook and the wind generated by the locomotive were awesome. How I wish we could all experience that today.
The quality of the video is as impressive as the power of the machine.
Amazing and beautiful steamer! No modern locos can compare to this.
Nice footage, thanks for posting. Really good to see this engine in action without the usual dreaded diesel assistance!
Buen video amigo👍🏻. Anda con todo el tren 4449. Saludo desde 🇦🇷Buenos Aires, Argentina
Stunning locomotive. I was born and raised in the northwest. I moved away 25 years ago. The scenery of the Columbia gorge is wonderful. Thank you very much!
In the olden days we would have been overjoyed to see close-ups of the wheels and motion in HD! Marvellous long-distamce scenes as well. Thank you for this upload. The locomotive looks and sounds in first-class condition. All credit to the people who have maintained this beautiful machine..
(14.Jan.2020)
One of the only streamlined steamers I personally like😘
Best Pacing I've seen! All very well produced. Thanks for posting.
Thank You!
I have seen the 4449 daylight pass by twice. A real majestic sight.
She's beautiful ! 6:55 -just amazing , thanks for sharing . Wales UK
12:10. Beautiful shot and sound.
That was remarkable! I just love the pacing shots of the drivers and running gear, especially the first sequence. Well done!
The GS-4 and GS-5 Classes were some of the most beautiful if not _the_ most beautiful steam locomotives ever built. Not a statement from an impartial observer. I am old enough to have occasionally seen and more often heard 4449 and one or more of her sisters in service back in the Fifties on the L.A. Division. I do remember the steam whistle then had a higher pitch. When stopped or moving slowly it now sounds like a steamboat. In the shots where the locomotive is approaching the mic at speed it sounds more the way I remember it. That would be due to the Doppler Effect. It indicates to me that the tuning may not be that far off. I've also read that the GS-3, -4, and -5 had Nathan Air Chimes to supplement the steam whistle and the combo may be what we heard. Excellent video with good audio and atmospherics.
4449's original whistle was stolen many years ago when it was on static display.
That's the best pacing I've ever seen.
There are few things that are as beautiful as seen an old legend beeing able to live again
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT Camera and LANDSCAPE VIDEOGRAPHY If such word exists. Thank you very much.
VIDEOGRAPHY is a word
Love all the sound! I was lucky enough to be around when the last of the steamers were going the way of the dodo. The SP had a steam switch engine which ran along a track on the west side of Daly City, CA. Probably in the late 40's andc early 50's. I lived about 100 yards from the rails. Loved thse steamers then and love 'em now! Thanks.
That whistle is awesome
The sound of this awesome machine when it's running at speed is badass as all heck!
I Love SP 4449 Is My Favorite Train.
Whenever I think "trains", the Daylight nearly always comes to mind. It's such an iconic design, that even those who aren't railway enthusiasts will think of this loco's image. I love that she's still in service and looking better than ever.
It just astounds me how quickly the pistons can get the locomotive moving. Such a small piston powering such a mighty beast.
congratulations on some truely outstanding steam locomotive footage, that was gorgeous!!
A very good job on your production. Your shot of having 4449 slowly glide into the frame was very beautiful. Also on that shot was the capturing of the sound of 4449's piston and running gear. Exquisite. Another shot I liked your long shot of 4449 going across the water. Letting her come into frame and panning with her till the whole train was passed was something you don't see too often. I also enjoyed the last crossing. A nice low angle. Nothing like a steam engine when it's cool and damp!
I fear though that after the accident in Denver this weekend steam's days maybe numbered. Everybody bows to the insurance man and rates will no doubt go up now. I hope not. That would be a sad day if nobody wanted to pay the high price. Railfans have got to be so careful. I hurt for his family. Sorry this was so long.
Thank you very much! I always strive to make videos that everyone can enjoy.
Yes, it is sad to hear what happened with the UP 844. But I don't think mainline steam is dead because of it. We'll all just have to wait and see what the verdict is after the investigation.
reddog 458 is it running on oil? Looks like to me...
Julian BIZDOACA I don't know for sure but it wouldn't surprise me as most that ran on coal converted to oil.
Yes, 4449 burns oil.
4449 is (and has always been) an oil burner.
I can't believe this was done on a Samsung Galaxy S7. This is truly one of the best steam locomotive videos I have ever seen. Very professional. What is your secret?
Pure luck, to be honest haha. Thank you!
@@EvergreenRailVideo why is there scaffolding on the front of 4449
Something nastalgic about the old steamers. Add to it the romance and mystery of the ride across the countryside. Life begins to have meaning again.
Even taking Amtrak from Portland to LA and Back behind a pair of Diesels is quite something, or it was to me this last May.
These are *more* so in almost every way.
4449: Has no Desiel behind it
Me: Happiness noises
😨😱WOW! I never though I’d see a steam engine pulling BNSF passenger cars!
Thank you Southern Pacific for saving and restoring this wonderful steam engine, and the cars!
This is my favorite locomotive. Theres just been something so cool and attractive about it to me
Thank you!
Amazing video work
From over the pond. What a superb video of a really beautiful steam locomotive. They certainly built them big in America. The pacing shots were excellent, many thanks for posting, best wishes David.
watched her as a kid make the run over Stevens pass stopping at Skykomish - that close up pacing is phenomenal
The SP 4449 even came up here, to sylvania
The shot at a distance starting at 12:10 that echoed throughout the valley just gave me chills. Incredible footage.
Just spectacular! Thanks for posting.
Absolutely the most beautiful steam locomotive to have ever been built. In my opinion at least. 12:10 gave me chills.
Excellent video! Thank you so much!
I love these steam engines. 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
A fantastic video, especial from min 7 to 11, I habe never seen such a wonderful scene with sound oft the steam engine with the wheels. Many thanks and greetings from Germany!!
She is a beauty wonderful video love the part of those drive arms working
No Footplate between Loco and Bunker! unlike a coal fired loco. Beautifully turned out.
Awesome video, thank you for your hard work in putting it together, great shots of the Columbia River George, awesome.
Awesome video thanks very much. I hope to see this train one day and travel on one of it's great journeys.
6:56 I can't describe how awesome it is to see the driving gear on action from up close, absolutely beautiful engine. Great video!
Wonderful video of an even more awesome locomotive, a real treat to see the 4449 running at the speeds she was designed for and without any diesel backup.
A diesel-electric is added on the private car excursion to provide HEP.. This train has a dedicated HEP car that is next to the last car. The 4449 cannot provide required electrical power to allow modern coaches to operate.
Thanks, I mean a diesel power unit , I could have been more clear. And your right about the 4449 not being able to provide head end power.
Well 4449 could generate electrical power in the ballpark of around 90 volts AC, unfortunately that is no where near enough to power modern private coaches. Some require 3 phase 480 volts AC and other are like your typical RV and need 240 or 120 volts single phase. It's all depends on how the coach owners have modified and retro fitted the coaches with appliances, air conditioning, electric heat, electric water heaters, outlets for devices even all electric kitchens and laundry rooms like Ringling Bros had..
One of the best video...
And to think...
That every steam engine, no matter how big, how long, was only 4' 8 1/2" from flange to flange, for a drivetrain width.
That is amazing engineering, even now.
This is one of the best RUclips train videos I have ever seen . Amazing close up footage. Love this locomotive. Thank you for sharing.
What a beautiful engine....
great cinematography. I really liked it when you were pacing 4449, and how it popped on the right.
18:05 how come steam engines sometimes don’t putt when starting moving?
Beautiful scenery, too.
oh my god those shots though ,their incredible .
I love steam locomotives, they complete me.
Nice video, thanks!
8:23 the race is on!
A living breathing person onto it self!!