Pacing Union Pacific Big Boy
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With the new PTC system installed on the tender, No. 4014 embarks unassisted on the first of two tours this year, bound for Roseville, CA and return. The train consists of the regular auxiliary water tenders, support cars, and extra empty freight cars (boxcars, covered hoppers, and caboose) for braking. Join us as we pace Big Boy over the Laramie Subdivision (Sherman Hill) between Cheyenne and Medicine Bow. Enjoy =)
Consist is about 1,065 tons behind the main tender, including the water cars.
FAQ (Read before commenting):
The water overflow from just in front of the rear cylinder on the fireman's side is the exhaust steam injector overflow port. Discharge from this port is normal when starting and stopping the injector, and when the injector switches between live steam and exhaust steam.
The diesel locomotive, while no longer necessary for PTC compliance, will continue to periodically be used where it is expedient for steam locomotive fuel conservation and assistance on long, sustained grades (power / dynamic braking)
Table of Contents:
0:00 - Departing Cheyenne
5:35 - Laramie Approach
12:44 - Laramie to Medicine Bow
Chasing Sherman Hill: • Chasing Union Pacific ...
Chasing Donner Pass: • Chasing Union Pacific ...
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I was one of the naysayers saying that UP 844's unassisted 2017 trip was some of the last diesel-free mainline American steam we'd ever see. But here's 4014, finally stretching her legs by herself for the first time since the '50s. Absolutely awesome.
@eva.cassidy
14 күн бұрын
That's the beauty of her having PTC.
Excellent video showing great pacing shots and the clean efficiency of this magnificent engine, this time without a diesel assist for the moment. She's running so smooth. Hope you get some great footage as she passes through Echo Canyon.
I absolutely LOVE that they got her running without a helper Diesel.
A train sitting right in front. Brilliant
A few years ago, who could have even imagined one of these would ever run again? If they restore a B-36 to flying condition I can die happy. I suspect I'm going to have to be happy with this.
I love when both drivers are sinchronized
To call it "Big Boy" is an understatement! It still rates as one of the most powerful locomotives ever built! And one truly amazing thing is that it was designed using only drafting tables and ink!!
Great views of the exhaust , he sure is sticking the Boot into the Big Girl .
Big boy sure knows how to command admiration and respect.
Wouldn't you know it? Ed changed things up and they are running without a diesel unit this time. More than likely, a diesel will be added later. But as of now, it's steam only. Yeah!!
Love the sound of steam engines specially the 4014.
Thx For uploading the Videos Mike I'm missing the Up 844 but she'll be back next year but I love the fabulous shots of the 4014🚂🚃🚃🚃
Yo great one man, it’s cool to see this steam locomotive running at speed!
Totally awesome!!! Love the UNION PACIFIC!!!!!!
Nice video
Outstanding video! Thank you!!
Thank You very much for video.
Outstanding video. A total Eye and Eargasm. To quote W, "heck of a job." Copious thanks.
Thank You Very Much, one of the best pacing videos I've seen yet of 4014
Again people say that the diesel was a helper. The diesel was there because of the PTC (positive train control) system and now UP has installed the system on the 4014 itself. The diesel can also provide dynamic braking to save wear and tear on the braking shoes. In case of a low water situation, the diesel can haul the train to the nearest water source, because today you don't have water towers every few miles. I agree that a steamer looks better without a diesel in sight, but keep in mind we are not in the steam era anymore so modern problems require modern solutions.
If you want to know what looking at a train behind another train is like… this is your video!
Nice To See 4014 Hauling A Train With No Diesel Helper Thanks To The Newly Installed PTCZ System.
Thank You.
All those pesky takers and covered hoppers in the way earlier on. Nice pacing !
@FanRailer
26 күн бұрын
Yea that was unfortunate timing on that other train’s part.
@tedfisk1211
20 күн бұрын
@@FanRailer the railroad needs to keep running even if 4014 is out
On the third clip I’m one or two cars behind you
Wow
Looks like Ed has an engineer in-training.
Nice. So they are going to do the trip without a diesel assist? Nice
what she still doing around 45mph when you were pacing with her? nice video!
😊😊
I wonder why these UP steam trains rarely (if ever) carry passengers. In Europe, almost all steam-hauled trains are passenger trains, and the tickets at least partly pay for the operation of the steam locomotives.
@marcot3333
20 күн бұрын
cause this ain't Europe
Interesting how quiet it is and how little black exhaust it expels when traveling level track! (Or, is that downgrade?)
@marcot3333
20 күн бұрын
if the engine is being fired properly, even at speed there is little smoke.
Union Pacific big boy #4014 Stream Train 2024 Westward Bound Tour Day Two (July 2,2024) Fan Railer
Benefits of PTC. You only need a diesel if you want a diesel.
Im gonna fire mah laza
It’s amazing and I respect it! I’m glad you shared this with everyone! 🏇🏿🫡🇺🇸❤️💪👌