I followed up with 2926 for the last 11 years when she was still a rather rusty looking boiler on wheels. The progress they made since then has been beyond outstanding and it's paid off! This is what dedication is.
@@evan12697 I'm guessing that she was part of the war effort on the home front. The National defense medal, the red and yellow one, was only authorized for service 1950 on. I have one for my Vietnam service, for example. If I am wrong about the dates, I will gladly stand corrected.
First ribbon is the American Campaign Ribbon authorized for issue on November 6, 1942 by Executive Order. Second ribbon is the National Defense Ribbon issued on April 22, 1953 and is still issued today.
almost 20 years of restoration and and nearly 70 years of silence, she's finally under her own power again, but there's still work needed to be done, heavy progress has been made and more is left to finish, great catch
This is amazing I been watching 2926 progress though the years and she’s looking awesome ready to ride the rails again! Can’t wait for them to Double Head With ATSF 3751 someday
This is really great, another historic steam locomotive from years past fully restored to running condition. One person told me that nothing puts on a show like a steam locomotive. People consider steam locomotives to be living breathing machines.
It is a trip !! I have gotten up close to 1225 a few times now. It's like getting up next to a sequoia tree, you can feel it ! and then - WITHOUT so much as squeak, it MOVES !! Sure, most video you see shows steam venting , but it doesn't need too ! My eyes popped right out of my head the first time I saw 1225 do that ! There are quite a few large steam units out there now . Now we need to find a Class D Shay !!
That’s true. Just look at the crowds that UP4014 draws (then again, it’s is the Big Boy). I remember back in 1999 when Ross Rowland ran the C&O 614 on its excursion tours, people lined up all over the route to get to see her run.
What a proud moment oh my gosh, I've been a passive member of the organization for 5 years now and I have dreamt of this moment. So so so proud of the whole crew and the workers that made this possible
(Laughing in joy) Finally after all this years of waiting. The mighty Santa Fe northern type 2926 is finally back under her own power for the first time in over 60 years since her retirement in 1954 and the AT&SF finally lives once again. Can I get a “Oh yeah”?
Another big steam locomotive brought back to life. It would be really awesome to do a run Albuquerque to Denver, & back. Have the 3751 come from San Bernardino meet with the 2926, double head to Pueblo to meet with the 2912 for 3 way ATSF photo opt.
ATSF #2926 was the mightiest of the mighty, a true behemoth! I have an S-gauge (1:64) scale model of this locomotive, my pride and joy. It's a real thrill to see the 1:1 prototype under steam, in operation, especially without a diesel on standby.
Wow! I didn't expect this. Congratulations and THANK YOU for bringing her back to life. In my humble opinion the AT & SF was the greatest railway in this country. And I am willing to argue that point over scrambled eggs and coffee in any trackside diner you choose.
That whistle sounds angry. Excited that 2 atsf locomotives were resurrected. When her boiler inspection is done, would to see 2926 with it's legendary cousin the 3751 on some special excursion tours in the future.
Behold, ladies and gentlemen! The United States' LARGEST 4-8-4 Northern has returned to steam! Seriously, great footage! It will be awesome if and when 2926 meets up with 3751 in the Grand Canyon!
Wow, nice that this classic car runs again. the thought of an operational steam locomotive, the menpower and any amount of money can make a dream come true. Greetings from berlin/ Germany. Sven
An amazing re-birth video. Serious congratulations to those who brought her back to life under adverse conditions. One question though, not that she'll necessarily need it, but I seem to have noticed that there isn't a steam heat connector / pipe to the rest of the Train, (which as we both know), heated passenger cars behind it. NO big deal what-so-ever. God Bless Ya'll. She's absolutely beautiful
WOW!... How Great to see it on the move again! Even if it's just a test mode. Not to take away from that, because we all know how important those test runs are! That is the largest tender I have seen 4+4, how common is that? UP 4014 has 2+5 I think? I haven't seen a clear up close look. Has someone else?
The sight of a steam engine coming to life will never get old to me. So many exciting steam projects and restorations right now, it's hard to pick just one, but I think 2926 is probably the one I'm most excited to see running again.
Great video and nothing but props, respect and even awe for the workers who brought this engine back to its majestic beauty BUT.... by 11 minutes into the video... well, where the heck did everybody GO ???
Wow, this is beyond great! Another fantastic legend of the rails brought back to life. Excellent work indeed, by all who are involved. What's the configuration? She looks like a 4-8-4, is that correct? What a machine. Just lovely.
To think, there were some talks of scrapping in the middle of the project because it was taking too long and funds were short. It does not look like there will be scrap in the future of 2926. I am thankful for that.
Well they got her up and running, now comes the hard part of finding a place to run it. The Class I's are pretty much off the table as a mainline steam excursion would just end up stalling the tonnage that keeps the Class I's in the black.
@@rayhankazianga6817 I don't know about BNSF but NS did for about a few years allow heritage steam on their mainline. That is until it started eating into their freight profits, and so canceled up it keep peak tonnage moving. As for CSX, I'll believe it when i see it.
*It's official Ladies and Gentlemen.* Not only is 2926 the 2nd Santa Fe northern to move under her own steam in preservation, but she has now officially claimed the title of the Largest Operating 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive in the North America. A record held until now by Union Pacific 844.
It was actually Union Pacific 844 that held that title. 611 by itself weighs more than 844, but the total weight of 611 with the tender added is 872,600 pounds. The total weight of 844 is 907,890 pounds, 35 thousand pounds heavier than the 611. 611 only outweighs 844 in the locomotive weight category, which does not include the tender.
Looks like A.T.& S.F. will have a sister to perhaps tour with someday. It is almost beyond belief that it has been 20 years in the making. People power and dedication in action for something useful for a change. Ladies and gents please be upstanding and take a well deserved bow!
She's now officially one of 2 Steam locomotives with Roller bearing rods in operation today. All that's left now if for her to meet up with 3751 & we've got an official ATSF Reunion.
Now THAT is what a Northern should look like. I remember long ago seeing 2903 as an outdoor display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. (It is now stuffed and mounted at the Illinois Railway Museum.) It wasn't enough that the engine was so imposing, but these also had perhaps the most imposing tenders.
@@theextremeanimator4721 Not necessarily. The N&W J class had more tractive effort than almost all other Northerns. And some of those others are arguably "muscular" looking like the UP FEF series or CB&Q O-5 class. But they were weaker than the smooth and streamlined and sedate looking "J"'s. But the 2900 class here did have a little higher tractive effort than the "J". It might be the highest tractive effort of any Northern, but not positive.
@@trainliker100 Nope, the N&W J has the highest tractive effort of all 4-8-4s, at 80,000 lbf. The AT&SF 2900 has a calculated tractive effort of 79,968 lbf, but operated at a limited cutoff of 70%, so their tractive effort is closer to 66,000 lbf.
@@Buynot True. There’s always adjustments being made, especially during this period. I’m sure they will have her all ready to go in time for her first break-in run!
BTW checkout the footage from 7/25. They evidently had the whistle adjusted, and now the old girl is siiiiiiinging! That 6-chime can really yell on 290psi!
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I followed up with 2926 for the last 11 years when she was still a rather rusty looking boiler on wheels. The progress they made since then has been beyond outstanding and it's paid off! This is what dedication is.
A wise animated black man once said, “It’s enough to make a grown man cry, and that’s okay...” 🥲
So proud you got to witness this
Thanks Jared!
who said that?
I about cried though
Not this man GET BACK IN THERE TEAR
@@Ratstronot118 Terry Crews, voice actor of earl devereaux in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 .
@@davvvvo thank you
They did a great job restoring it.
Ah yes, the ballistic jelly geniuses are here.
Dude are you everywhere? 😂
YES!!!!!!! Taofledermaus is a dork for guns and trains like me. You rock brother!!!!!!!!!!
We appreciate your work as well.
And wearing WW2 Victory ribbons no less!!! This is a real triumph for your organization and the people involved.
Was wondering what those were. Did she do some specific task?
@@evan12697 I'm guessing that she was part of the war effort on the home front. The National defense medal, the red and yellow one, was only authorized for service 1950 on. I have one for my Vietnam service, for example.
If I am wrong about the dates, I will gladly stand corrected.
First ribbon is the American Campaign Ribbon authorized for issue on November 6, 1942 by Executive Order. Second ribbon is the National Defense Ribbon issued on April 22, 1953 and is still issued today.
Congratulations to the New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society for this monumental achievement. They should be very proud
Aye another person who saw 745
We are proud of ourselves to making the Santa Fe steam engine make it's first moves.
almost 20 years of restoration and and nearly 70 years of silence, she's finally under her own power again, but there's still work needed to be done, heavy progress has been made and more is left to finish, great catch
What a monster of a locomotive! It’s Huge! Impressive!
It's even bigger than SF 3751 apparently.
It’s the largest 4-8-4
@@MackeyBigBoy4014 yup not only that the 2900 class is essentially a 5011 class texas type with a 4 8 4 wheel arrangement.
I say
She’s a beauty. Congrats from Indiana. Steam forever!!!! And I love her voice. You all deserve ovations.👍🥰👍
I watched this on trains magazine live stream. I was happy! Our 2nd restoration of 2021.
@@LJRailfan-Gamer_07. I saw the video but still how great is that.
This is amazing I been watching 2926 progress though the years and she’s looking awesome ready to ride the rails again! Can’t wait for them to Double Head With ATSF 3751 someday
It's alive! It's finally alive! After more than TWENTY YEARS of work! Well done and congratulations to all at NMSL&RH!
Her whistle is pure 50s!! Glad to see Steam locomotives making a GRAND comeback!
Yee hoo! She's finally finished, she's back!
They still have to perform tests on her though don't forget that
This is really great, another historic steam locomotive from years past fully restored to running condition. One person told me that nothing puts on a show like a steam locomotive. People consider steam locomotives to be living breathing machines.
It is a trip !! I have gotten up close to 1225 a few times now. It's like getting up next to a sequoia tree, you can feel it ! and then - WITHOUT so much as squeak, it MOVES !! Sure, most video you see shows steam venting , but it doesn't need too ! My eyes popped right out of my head the first time I saw 1225 do that ! There are quite a few large steam units out there now . Now we need to find a Class D Shay !!
That’s true. Just look at the crowds that UP4014 draws (then again, it’s is the Big Boy). I remember back in 1999 when Ross Rowland ran the C&O 614 on its excursion tours, people lined up all over the route to get to see her run.
This was too exciting too see!
TBH, I hadn't heard of this engine for a long time.
That is one magnificent achievement. Can’t wait to see videos of her strutting on the main!
There is a certain, special kind of beauty to this engine. Outstanding work
BEAUTIFUL Santa Fe. Gives any man a thrill with a steam engine like that
What a proud moment oh my gosh, I've been a passive member of the organization for 5 years now and I have dreamt of this moment. So so so proud of the whole crew and the workers that made this possible
(Laughing in joy) Finally after all this years of waiting. The mighty Santa Fe northern type 2926 is finally back under her own power for the first time in over 60 years since her retirement in 1954 and the AT&SF finally lives once again. Can I get a “Oh yeah”?
Oh yeah!!!
Oh yeah!!!
OH YEAH!!!
That was just awesome guys! Brought a tear to the eyes.
Yet another steam locomotive restored to operation! The future is looking bright!
I can't wait to see her on the mainline
Me too, she's gonna do great out there
@D V Idk
What a huge engine. Makes our UK engines seem rather small! Well done to all who worked on her.
Freaking awesome!!!! So glad to see another ATSF loco is alive!
This is awesome! it’s exciting to see it move on it’s own power again
Amazing video Jack! Great to see 2926 moving under her own power again!
yes it was very epic
@Keeper Of Steam Studios I like your profile pic I go to school like 2 minutes from the shop that stores Everett railroad 11
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At long last, 2926 moves! Can't wait to see her in excursion service!
Those 20 years of work sure paid off, can’t wait to see it on its first time excursion in the future.
She's now officially the largest 4-8-4 Northern in North America!
@@Aftermath779 yep totally forgot that too
@@Aftermath779 wasn’t 844 the largest
@@Leatherface123. No, 844 is the second largest 4-8-4 steam locomotive
@@multifan75 I said wasn’t
A stunning achievement! Congratulations to all involved in this restoration!
Glad to see a beautiful Santa Fe steam engine coming back to life today!!!
Another big steam locomotive brought back to life. It would be really awesome to do a run Albuquerque to Denver, & back. Have the 3751 come from San Bernardino meet with the 2926, double head to Pueblo to meet with the 2912 for 3 way ATSF photo opt.
Another locomotive brought back to life! Hope to see you running soon, #2926!
Just amazing another piece of history brought back to life!
ATSF #2926 was the mightiest of the mighty, a true behemoth! I have an S-gauge (1:64) scale model of this locomotive, my pride and joy. It's a real thrill to see the 1:1 prototype under steam, in operation, especially without a diesel on standby.
1:64
Wow! I didn't expect this. Congratulations and THANK YOU for bringing her back to life.
In my humble opinion the AT & SF was the greatest railway in this country. And I am willing to argue that point over scrambled eggs and coffee in any trackside diner you choose.
That horn gives me chills. Makes me forget about everything wrong with the here and now.
Whistle*
Damn she looks like a gem, so proud of everyone on the steam team who helped to restore the ol' girl back to operation standards
Congratulations!! Another steam locomotive that lives again…👏👏👏
I can’t believe it! It’s finally moving once again! 🚂
I love seeing these marvelous locomotives brought back to life !
That whistle sounds angry. Excited that 2 atsf locomotives were resurrected. When her boiler inspection is done, would to see 2926 with it's legendary cousin the 3751 on some special excursion tours in the future.
It did sound pretty mean that day. I believe it was still out of tune and they fixed it up the day after.
Behold, ladies and gentlemen! The United States' LARGEST 4-8-4 Northern has returned to steam!
Seriously, great footage! It will be awesome if and when 2926 meets up with 3751 in the Grand Canyon!
I live about 15 miles from where their restoring this thing here in Albuquerque, and I heard the sound of that whistle all throughout the South Valley
Congratulations to all who brought #2926 back to running operation and keep the steam heritage alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Wonderful site.
Congratulations on moving forward and backward. 2926 looks and sounds beautiful.
Wow, nice that this classic car runs again. the thought of an operational steam locomotive, the menpower and any amount of money can make a dream come true. Greetings from berlin/ Germany. Sven
An amazing re-birth video. Serious congratulations to those who brought her back to life under adverse conditions. One question though, not that she'll necessarily need it, but I seem to have noticed that there isn't a steam heat connector / pipe to the rest of the Train, (which as we both know), heated passenger cars behind it. NO big deal what-so-ever. God Bless Ya'll. She's absolutely beautiful
That valve was removed and blanked. No certified passenger cars still use steam. HEP from a power car or diesel is all the rage today.
WOW!... How Great to see it on the move again! Even if it's just a test mode.
Not to take away from that, because we all know how important those test runs are!
That is the largest tender I have seen 4+4, how common is that?
UP 4014 has 2+5 I think? I haven't seen a clear up close look. Has someone else?
Pretty cool video. I am happy that Santa Fe 2926 is in operation now.
An outstanding job by a dedicated group of people! Congratulations to the 2926 team!
This is amazing it brings me tears of joy 😭❤
Awesome work restoring #2926! Only the cladding, and possibly the installation of PTC equipment (I hope), and she's good to go!
SHE'S ALIVE!! from a pile of neglected rust to a work of art, what a great day for the NWSL&RHS. Can't wait to see her get to stretch her legs.
The sight of a steam engine coming to life will never get old to me.
So many exciting steam projects and restorations right now, it's hard to pick just one, but I think 2926 is probably the one I'm most excited to see running again.
Beautiful locomotive……..congratulations on the restoration 👍
2926 moves under her own power for the 1st time since 1956.
It is wonderful to be able to see locomotive 2926 return to operational service after 67 years of being silent & a piece of display equipment.
Wow she's a amazing looking steam locomotive! And I love the whistle
Didn't realise the bells on these locos was manual, thought they used some sort of complex automatic system!
SOME CAN BE RUNG BOTH WAYS!
She has both.
Great video and nothing but props, respect and even awe for the workers who brought this engine back to its majestic beauty BUT.... by 11 minutes into the video... well, where the heck did everybody GO ???
yo finally. this is amazing
Wow so nice to finally see a magnificent ATSF 4-8-4 moving under steam. Such a beautiful sight
Awesome video!
SO happy to have been down there!
That was on my birthday! How fantastic!
Congratulations to her and all her crew. Job well done!
Beautiful. Reminds me of the day Big Boy 4014 took it's first breath of life in decades. Almost cried.
I'm glad to see she's back on the rails
Yes finally 2926 is back
Wow. Just wow. Can’t believe it took over 2 decades to restore this beast. Hell yeah.
The long time frame was a factor of limited budget, volunteer labor, and a steep learning curve.
@@nmccw3245 It was well worth it though. To me at least.
Excellent job to all involved. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
Wow, this is beyond great! Another fantastic legend of the rails brought back to life. Excellent work indeed, by all who are involved.
What's the configuration? She looks like a 4-8-4, is that correct? What a machine. Just lovely.
Yes, she's a 4-8-4, one of the best designed 4-8-4s too.
@@09JDCTrainMan Thanks!
@@woopimagpie Anytime!
She’s back!!
1:06 goosebumps
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL😍😍😍😍😍
Can't wait to see it running down the tracks at full speed. What a sight that will be.
Congratulations!
To think, there were some talks of scrapping in the middle of the project because it was taking too long and funds were short. It does not look like there will be scrap in the future of 2926. I am thankful for that.
I'm getting some SOU 630 vibes here. When I saw her for the first time recently, I couldn't stop trembling from excitement.
Well they got her up and running, now comes the hard part of finding a place to run it.
The Class I's are pretty much off the table as a mainline steam excursion would just end up stalling the tonnage that keeps the Class I's in the black.
Didn't BNSF and NS once let steam excursions run on their tracks?
Plus CSX openly supports the restoration of 2716.
@@rayhankazianga6817 I heard that CSX is going to announce a new steam program in a few weeks!
@@rayhankazianga6817 I don't know about BNSF but NS did for about a few years allow heritage steam on their mainline.
That is until it started eating into their freight profits, and so canceled up it keep peak tonnage moving.
As for CSX, I'll believe it when i see it.
@@STLSF NS cancelled it because it was getting expensive on operating them?
@@theextremeanimator4721 Pretty much that, along with a list of other things.
This is amazing! What a day to be alive!
That is Awesome!!!!! at the time of my comment the 11 haters must be EPA tree huggers or something - how can you not love and appreciate this?
*It's official Ladies and Gentlemen.* Not only is 2926 the 2nd Santa Fe northern to move under her own steam in preservation, but she has now officially claimed the title of the Largest Operating 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive in the North America. A record held until now by Union Pacific 844.
It was actually Union Pacific 844 that held that title. 611 by itself weighs more than 844, but the total weight of 611 with the tender added is 872,600 pounds. The total weight of 844 is 907,890 pounds, 35 thousand pounds heavier than the 611. 611 only outweighs 844 in the locomotive weight category, which does not include the tender.
@@theUP844 Thanks for the fact check.
Surprised that huge modern beast has a manual bell-ringer, or haven't they hooked up the air-powered one yet?
THE RETURN OF THE KING
Crawling before she can walk, soon walking before she can run. And when she's running, they'll be no stopping her!!
Delighted Thanks 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
They do not make them like this anymore
This is gonna be Fun
Looks like A.T.& S.F. will have a sister to perhaps tour with someday. It is almost beyond belief that it has been 20 years in the making. People power and dedication in action for something useful for a change. Ladies and gents please be upstanding and take a well deserved bow!
She's now officially one of 2 Steam locomotives with Roller bearing rods in operation today. All that's left now if for her to meet up with 3751 & we've got an official ATSF Reunion.
#3751 is currently down for rebuild.
@@ArkansasLocomotiveWorks but when she’s finished then it can happen.
I want to see a double header with Santa Fe 2926 and 3751! Just think of the cars 3751 used to pull!
get her on the main and it be the show of a lifetime.
*will
*it will / it'll
They did well
Agreed. No matter how many years it took, it's important that the restoration was done right.
Now THAT is what a Northern should look like. I remember long ago seeing 2903 as an outdoor display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. (It is now stuffed and mounted at the Illinois Railway Museum.) It wasn't enough that the engine was so imposing, but these also had perhaps the most imposing tenders.
The more rugged a locomotive looks, the more power it usually has...
Right?
@@theextremeanimator4721 Not necessarily. The N&W J class had more tractive effort than almost all other Northerns. And some of those others are arguably "muscular" looking like the UP FEF series or CB&Q O-5 class. But they were weaker than the smooth and streamlined and sedate looking "J"'s. But the 2900 class here did have a little higher tractive effort than the "J". It might be the highest tractive effort of any Northern, but not positive.
@@trainliker100 Nope, the N&W J has the highest tractive effort of all 4-8-4s, at 80,000 lbf. The AT&SF 2900 has a calculated tractive effort of 79,968 lbf, but operated at a limited cutoff of 70%, so their tractive effort is closer to 66,000 lbf.
Let’s gooo! History is coming back!
I Love It a Lot
Awesome video
Welcome back 2926! Now all of the running ATSF Northerns need to meet up in one place for a reunion. Wouldnt that be cool!
Awesome! First time in over 60 years.
Whistle could use a bit of work, though. Sounds like she has a sore throat.
Her whistle's not too bad, the short blasts were raspy, but the long blasts sounded good
I think it'll sound better if given time. UP 4014's whistle was kinda the same way back when it was first steamed up.
@@Buynot True. There’s always adjustments being made, especially during this period. I’m sure they will have her all ready to go in time for her first break-in run!
BTW checkout the footage from 7/25. They evidently had the whistle adjusted, and now the old girl is siiiiiiinging! That 6-chime can really yell on 290psi!