CactusRailfan

CactusRailfan

I just make videos about trains, railfanning, and other stuff.

My Gear:
Main Camera: iPhone 14 Pro
Secondary Camera: GoPro Hero 12



Amtrak SWC #4 Flying By

Amtrak SWC #4 Flying By

ATSF #2926 Runs Again

ATSF #2926 Runs Again

Bachmann HO Scale Train

Bachmann HO Scale Train

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  • @WasatchRailfan125
    @WasatchRailfan125Күн бұрын

    Wasn't I briefly talking to you that day? I was at the same crossing for 4014. Just on the other side.

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4SemaphoresКүн бұрын

    Choo Choo!

  • @IlanTheSouthwesternRailfan
    @IlanTheSouthwesternRailfanКүн бұрын

    It departed Ogden already?

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan31Күн бұрын

    Not sure but this video is of it coming into Ogden

  • @ATSF2926Productions
    @ATSF2926ProductionsКүн бұрын

    Some of those people were standing a little to close to the tracks. But anyways besides that great video!

  • @jamesdenny4734
    @jamesdenny47342 күн бұрын

    Bummer, you didn't give me a good look at the tender! 😢

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4Semaphores6 күн бұрын

    *Choo choo!!!*

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4Semaphores10 күн бұрын

    There are not many of those around.

  • @YardLimit
    @YardLimit15 күн бұрын

    Nice catch!

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4Semaphores20 күн бұрын

    Think they will run it up North on the old mainline to Raton, NM?... or at least to Lamy (NMDoT owned route).

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan3120 күн бұрын

    I asked someone that volunteers with them, BNSF, Amtrak, and NMRX all are "not interested" in having 2926 run on their trackage long distance.

  • @YardLimit
    @YardLimit23 күн бұрын

    I missed it by five minutes. Glad you got it!

  • @abqsoundscapes
    @abqsoundscapes24 күн бұрын

    Are those Metrolink coaches empty or can they have passengers while in transit to Milwaukee?

  • @ATSF2926Productions
    @ATSF2926Productions24 күн бұрын

    Probably not as they come before the baggage car and I wouldn't think they would let people walk through the baggage car.

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan3124 күн бұрын

    They are empty and being transported for refurbishment, I don’t think anyone even crew is allowed in them

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4Semaphores23 күн бұрын

    Definitely dead-heading with no passengers.

  • @abqsoundscapes
    @abqsoundscapes24 күн бұрын

    I like your dual camera setup over the typical pan shot others do. It gives a nice coming and going perspective. Thanks for the uploads and keep 'em coming!

  • @YardLimit
    @YardLimit26 күн бұрын

    Good job!

  • @ATSF2926Productions
    @ATSF2926Productions26 күн бұрын

    Very nice catch!

  • @thomasavensjr.2790
    @thomasavensjr.279027 күн бұрын

    Great to see ATSF locomotive 2926 back in operation again and hopefully this year the locomotive will have a chance to finally start hauling excursion trains.

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4SemaphoresАй бұрын

    How is the wig wag doing? I have not groomed it since February 2024. I need to get up there to perform some upgrades to the control circuits.

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan31Ай бұрын

    Seemed to work exactly how it should, didn't notice any problems.

  • @GhostbustersFrozenEmpire2024
    @GhostbustersFrozenEmpire202422 күн бұрын

    So sunset forgot to ask you this you’re the one that created the exhibit?!

  • @GhostbustersFrozenEmpire2024
    @GhostbustersFrozenEmpire2024Ай бұрын

    LOOKS AMAZING

  • @MichaelJohnson-dt8tv
    @MichaelJohnson-dt8tvАй бұрын

    A Graceful Monster ❤️

  • @SteamCoal
    @SteamCoalАй бұрын

    А механизм вы покрасили, лично я вернувшись из Англии и в России распространял моду, механизм полировать. А в целом все прекрасно. Спасибо за видео.

  • @user-uc9tj5uh8x
    @user-uc9tj5uh8xАй бұрын

    Как может такая махина как паровоз завораживать?? Может и еше как!!!!😊❤❤❤ а как загудит, бодрит ажж🥰🥰🥰🥰 молодцы американцы, бережете и держите в строю паровозы, это 💪💪💪💪

  • @ATSF2926Productions
    @ATSF2926ProductionsАй бұрын

    Amazing shots of the Southwest chief!

  • @wardy98px1
    @wardy98px1Ай бұрын

    When will she see mainline with 25 cars at 80mph

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan31Ай бұрын

    Hopefully one day, if only BNSF would allow it.

  • @chooch1764
    @chooch1764Ай бұрын

    @@cactusrailfan31I’m not involved in this group, but folks from the society have said that they are working with BNSF and the New Mexico DOT on excursions. As well as Amtrak to use to Albuquerque station for the starting point of excursions.

  • @bov634
    @bov634Ай бұрын

    i hope BNSF lets her stretch her legs some more.

  • @chooch1764
    @chooch1764Ай бұрын

    Folks from the 2926 crew said they are working with BNSF and NM DOT for excursions out of Albuquerque.

  • @maxwellwalcher6420
    @maxwellwalcher6420Ай бұрын

    is Santa Fe 2926 Gonna Carry is 1st Passenger Excursion Train.

  • @ATSF2926Productions
    @ATSF2926ProductionsАй бұрын

    Nice shot! Gotta love the speed of the cheif!

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan31Ай бұрын

    The SWC is the fastest long distance superliner train

  • @brianburnett5049
    @brianburnett5049Ай бұрын

    Beautiful machine man.

  • @JohnNyren65
    @JohnNyren652 ай бұрын

    Is this a big boy?

  • @chooch1764
    @chooch1764Ай бұрын

    No, Big Boys have a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement. 2926 is a 4-8-4 northern.

  • @thomasarmstrong3804
    @thomasarmstrong38042 ай бұрын

    Certainly Built them BIG didn't they!

  • @Sunset4Semaphores
    @Sunset4Semaphores2 ай бұрын

    No positive train control is going to be a problem.

  • @richhood9934
    @richhood99342 ай бұрын

    Last I read (early last week), 2926 and 3751 are to receive the same FRA-approved PTC equipment that is currently being used on CP 2816

  • @chooch1764
    @chooch1764Ай бұрын

    The society is working hard on getting a full PTC system for 2926.

  • @richhood9934
    @richhood9934Ай бұрын

    ​@@chooch1764Yay! That's awesome. Hopefully, in that case, while mainline excursions might not happen, at least it can then do mainline ferry moves to visit willing shortline and excursion railroad hosts

  • @chooch1764
    @chooch1764Ай бұрын

    @@richhood9934 I heard the society is partnering with the state of New Mexico and eventually operate mainline excursions on NM DOT tracks.

  • @johndonlon1611
    @johndonlon16112 ай бұрын

    I would love to see this beast paired up with UP #4014. There would never be enough video footage of that.

  • @Thunder_6278
    @Thunder_62782 ай бұрын

    I hope this year they can run an excursion, it would sell out, even at $500 a seat.

  • @bov634
    @bov634Ай бұрын

    agreed, I have tubes and superheaters in her lol. she's needs more run time before she's trusted with excursions I would assume

  • @Balerio2357
    @Balerio23572 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful locomotive ! Great shots excellent video, thanks for posting. Greetings From Southern California; - Larry

  • @2quintly
    @2quintly2 ай бұрын

    Lookin' good, . . . .

  • @joestrainworldvideos3977
    @joestrainworldvideos39772 ай бұрын

    Fantastic steam train video. Joe from Canada 😊

  • @garysmitty
    @garysmitty2 ай бұрын

    2926 is bigger size matters

  • @chuxproductions1090
    @chuxproductions10902 ай бұрын

    Incredible sight!!! Thanks for sharing these great views!!! Marvelous piece of Equipment ❤️

  • @ginnielacy170
    @ginnielacy1702 ай бұрын

    Was this at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta?

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan312 ай бұрын

    Yeah

  • @ginnielacy170
    @ginnielacy1702 ай бұрын

    @@cactusrailfan31 Cool!

  • @vincentheartland2088
    @vincentheartland20882 ай бұрын

    Oh my GOD of All Machines! What a smart and *well-behaved* locomotive! I know its unburdened but still the responsiveness of that loco to throttle and break inputs between 3:50 and 4:27 is *unbelievable*!

  • @reidthenavyengineproductio7002
    @reidthenavyengineproductio70022 ай бұрын

    Will it run in July? Because in going to Colorado

  • @louislamonte334
    @louislamonte3342 ай бұрын

    A magnificent locomotive! Now, I hope a AT&SF Texas 2-10-4 is restored to run the rails again!

  • @nathanlerma9891
    @nathanlerma9891Ай бұрын

    Imagine if 3751, 2926 and Madame Queen performed a triple header together

  • @louislamonte334
    @louislamonte334Ай бұрын

    @@nathanlerma9891 That would be incredibly fantastic!! It may happen one day, you never know!

  • @Zaelon_James_Guillory
    @Zaelon_James_Guillory2 ай бұрын

    That’s 3751’s twin

  • @Zaelon_James_Guillory
    @Zaelon_James_Guillory2 ай бұрын

    She’s beautiful 🤍🤍🤍🖤

  • @timdouglas8800
    @timdouglas88002 ай бұрын

    It looks just like the 3751 to me. Only with a different number.

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan312 ай бұрын

    3751 is very similar, but has some differences

  • @user-pw6nn9co9s
    @user-pw6nn9co9s2 ай бұрын

    @@cactusrailfan31 isn't 3751 smaller too?

  • @jmurrell9881
    @jmurrell98812 ай бұрын

    It's bigger and heavier. It has a larger tender as well.

  • @whispofwords2590
    @whispofwords2590Ай бұрын

    the 2900s were way fatter then the 3751s. You can see it in the boiler diameter. Id reason they were a good bit stronger too.

  • @hunterwolfscar2287
    @hunterwolfscar22872 ай бұрын

    That's Cool.

  • @YardLimit
    @YardLimit2 ай бұрын

    Good job!

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan312 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @AdricM
    @AdricM2 ай бұрын

    Added to a collected playlist, kzread.info/head/PL427Qe81JyCI6-2Lt4koYjFEuFpOn5Pfa&si=9CvM8r2ZbhbR0Fml

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan312 ай бұрын

    The second video was a little better because I actually had time to set up my tripod

  • @ATSF2926Productions
    @ATSF2926Productions2 ай бұрын

    2926 rules the New Mexico Rails once again!

  • @richhood9934
    @richhood9934Ай бұрын

    ​@@timdouglas8800 Unfortunately, 2926 probably won't be running on the Transcon anytime soon except for ferry moves, but hey, if it can put in regular appearances on the New Mexico state-owned line north of Albuquerque, or at either Sky Rail or the Grand Canyon Railway, that would be awesome too!!

  • @jlawsl
    @jlawslАй бұрын

    @@timdouglas8800 But aren't we all glad that a lot of effort has been made to take these beautiful machines out of storage or museums and let them run again? I love seeing them start running. They breath, they struggle, they seem to almost be living machines. That, along with their power and design makes these steam locomotives some of the best preserved, pre-computer machines that we have left.

  • @ATSF2926Productions
    @ATSF2926Productions2 ай бұрын

    Really nice angle and shot of it! W catch!

  • @josecrespinmediashack8973
    @josecrespinmediashack89732 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @cactusrailfan31
    @cactusrailfan312 ай бұрын

    Thank you!