In 1987, I was at the Pamona fairgrounds. As I wondered around that huge place, to my surprise, I came upon a R.R. garden with various steam engines & even a few Deisels on static display. I was in shock ! Among these beauties was the 4014. Massive power. Imagine my surprise when I watched on TV as they laid track to free her again. Glad U.P. has the funds and smarts to know what Americans like.
My son was a big BIG BOY FAN. He drove the trains at six flags, which was a steam engine. Always followed you guys. He suddenly passed away in January 2024. This video humbled my Heart, as he Loved this Beautiful Piece of Machinery. Thanks for the video
Thank you for bringing this beast back from the grave. When I was young these and others still roamed the rails and I would fall asleep in Colorado listening the moans of the whistles and the chuffing of the steam exhaust. It is a sound that is sorely missed.
This would be an absolute dream, to get a cab ride in 4014!!! We are traveling from Charlotte NC to St Louis September 12th just to see her in person!!
Fantastic video! I saw Big Boy in Roseville Calif. and there were thousands who saw it for the 2 1/2 days it was here. It is heartwarming so many Americans go out of their way to see this magnificent piece of American history. Nationwide...it has such a strong following.
What a pleasure you had to actually be right in the cab while moving. I was impressed just to be watching the video close up inside the cab. What an engine this is.
What an awesome video!! You guys are truly “The Dudes” of big steam, can’t wait for the 150 // 4014 meetup video someday. 🔥 Cheers Kory, great work as always!!
WOW! What I wouldn’t give to have the shear pleasure of not only meeting and chatting with the 4014 crew but to ride in the cab of that legendary 4000 class locomotive!👏🏻👏🏻
Saya senang menonton video ini, karena saya belum pernah melihat secara langsung kereta seperti ini. Pernah sekali naik kereta api di negara saya Indonesia, dari Kisaran menuju Medan Sumatera Utara, sekitar tahun 2000 an.asik juga ya, terimakasih 👍.
Since you had an opportunity to ride along with the 4014 crew, I have a question. Since 4014 now burns fuel oil rather than coal, is the engine auto fired or does the fireman still have control over the burn rate? Great video. I loved the cab. Decades old technology and an iPad next to the engineer's right arm.
Yes, the fireman is still very busy maintaining fire with oil injection, as well as water and steam pressure. He is making adjustments every 30-40 seconds. The pressure never varied but a few pounds from 300 psi all day. They are professionals for sure!
Ain't she a beauty to behold? Man I've seen this massive Locomotive in Victorville back in 2019, I have a model kit I put together and trying to get decals for it to be 4014. Its on a unfinished Diorama that I would love to have Ed sign off on once complete.
I knew I recognized the surroundings and train. I will say I think it was a huge mistake ripping out all the tracks across America and using trucks on the road. Maybe this is because of the train companies but heading into the future trains could easily play an automatic role for delivery of goods but after ripping out so many tracks I don't know if it would work anymore
As an amateur. I would guess your case 150 would have more tractive force to horsepower weight ratio than the big boy. But probably wrong. Such an awesome video.
Thanks for a great video! Where does Bigboy get oil, grease & water from along the 150-mile journey? How much oil is used for a 150-mile trip? Does the Big boy pull the whole load, or does the Deisel help with the load? What kind of fuel mileage does it get, and what does it cost to maintain?
Okay.. im not entirely sure how to react to this. You've done what we all WISH and long to have done and do. Have to ask you, what was it like and how did it feel?
