Love hearing 4014 actually chug, and it sure sounds like it's doing most of the work for this trip. When I saw it, you could hear the diesel engine helping a lot.
You talk about the diesel helping out. In an interview with Ed Dickens, he said they would use the diesel to help conserve fuel for 4014. Also, to save wear and tear on 4014. It's definitely not that the 6500 hp of 4014 couldn't do, it was more of save the old boy so he could strut his stuff at the right time. If you saw the video of 4014 pushing a stalled freight up a hill in Nebraska a while back, you'd know he can do it. You'd never want to see 4014 limping down the track.
Why the diesel? Not rated for full pressure? Makes sense I guess but not as impressive as it would have been without. Thanks for posting. When I was a kid you could tell when a train was going by in the distance from the smoke.
Diesel was there for the climb over Donner Pass, to help with going up the steep grades, and for dynamic breaking going down hill. They’ve just kept it along for the remainder of the tour.
@@ScootsTrains Thank you. I've heard this sort of explanation before but when I look at the facts, IE. 135,375 lbs. tractive effort, 7000 HP, I tend to think there is something else. OK, braking or safety maybe but these things were more than capable for 20 years without help. My opinion is that just maybe they're not too comfy bringing the boiler up to 300 psi. or it isn't permitted past a set pressure due to age. Anyway, still a very nice video.
@@farleymusclewhite411 Not true. 4014 runs at 300PSI. The boiler has to pass a hydostatic test at the rated pressure or it can not be certified for use. The diesel is used for dynamic breaking to save ware and tare on the very expensive locomotive and heritage car brakes. It is also used occasionally to to assist for fuel consumption of 4014. There are no water towers or fueling facilities all over the place like there were in the steam days. It was originally designed to pull trains up the Wasatch grade between Ogden UT and Green river WY without a helper so it does not need a diesel for pulling power.
Love hearing 4014 actually chug, and it sure sounds like it's doing most of the work for this trip. When I saw it, you could hear the diesel engine helping a lot.
Great chase! Winnemucca was a great spot
You talk about the diesel helping out. In an interview with Ed Dickens, he said they would use the diesel to help conserve fuel for 4014. Also, to save wear and tear on 4014. It's definitely not that the 6500 hp of 4014 couldn't do, it was more of save the old boy so he could strut his stuff at the right time.
If you saw the video of 4014 pushing a stalled freight up a hill in Nebraska a while back, you'd know he can do it. You'd never want to see 4014 limping down the track.
Good work. Suggest you label shots with place names.
Why the diesel? Not rated for full pressure? Makes sense I guess but not as impressive as it would have been without. Thanks for posting. When I was a kid you could tell when a train was going by in the distance from the smoke.
Diesel was there for the climb over Donner Pass, to help with going up the steep grades, and for dynamic breaking going down hill. They’ve just kept it along for the remainder of the tour.
@@ScootsTrains Thank you. I've heard this sort of explanation before but when I look at the facts, IE. 135,375 lbs. tractive effort, 7000 HP, I tend to think there is something else. OK, braking or safety maybe but these things were more than capable for 20 years without help. My opinion is that just maybe they're not too comfy bringing the boiler up to 300 psi. or it isn't permitted past a set pressure due to age. Anyway, still a very nice video.
@@farleymusclewhite411 Not true. 4014 runs at 300PSI. The boiler has to pass a hydostatic test at the rated pressure or it can not be certified for use. The diesel is used for dynamic breaking to save ware and tare on the very expensive locomotive and heritage car brakes. It is also used occasionally to to assist for fuel consumption of 4014. There are no water towers or fueling facilities all over the place like there were in the steam days. It was originally designed to pull trains up the Wasatch grade between Ogden UT and Green river WY without a helper so it does not need a diesel for pulling power.
@@johnburger3287 Thanks for setting me straight.Wasn't even considering the lack of water and fuel. What a truly awesome machine.