Union Pacific's Superpower Fleet 

Any high horsepower locomotive: Exists Union Pacific: *I'll take your entire stock*

I'm glad Squidward finally gave up the clarinet because he's so much better at making railroad videos.

Railroads: ok, we need to get up the mountain but the locomotives lack power Rio Grande: split the trains up Milwaukee road: electrify the mainline Union Pacific: order giant locomotives

UP: "More" Engineers: But maintenance cos- UP: "MORE" Engineers: We are literally the only railroad company to use th- UP: "MOR- Oh wait oh ok"

I kept thinking of one of Jeremy Clarkson catch phrases, "Speed and Power!" while watching this video.

It’s so weird being a car guy and hearing that 4500HP was 2/3 the HP of a steam locomotive. I had no idea

UP also tends to run "just enough" power for the trains, oping to not have extra units or extra power if something goes wrong. BNSF always has extra units on the train (usually 1 or 2 extra locomotives), opting to have the extra power and not need it, then to need it and not have it.

I feel like this would be playing at some Union Pacific museum, where they have scheduled “movie times” every 20 minutes

shows you how powerful those steam engine were when the needed multiple diesel units to match that power

Train Manufacturers: Alright, now how much power would you like in your train? Union Pacific: *yes*

Well done video!

it’s really satisfying for some reason to finally see a Big Boy in Trainz that isn’t that really old model from like 2006 or something lol

Mmm, their power addition was like an Alcohol addiction

Union Pacific High Horsepower Locomotives: *We Can Handle It*

Not only are modern engines insanely powerful, but railroads often opt for AC traction motors, which can drag circles around their DC counterparts.

5:45 Big Boy: "look at what they need to mimic a fraction of our power."

The Union Pacific Articulateds, Gas Turbines, Big Jacks and Centennials: The *REAL* Legends of the Rails

14:40 I can imagine all those large locomotives literally having a bro-hug with each other, and smiling that their legacies and history aren't forgotten at all

"For a time, the GTEL's ran experimentally on propane." Hank Hill wants to know their location. "I sell propane, and propane accessories."

*They tried to sent me to rehab, I said no I'm the U.P!*

GE: “hey, Union Pacific, it’s your friends GE.... General Electric, you know that new sound you’re looking for? Well, listen to this!” **deafening turbine noise** UP: “I’m sorry, I can’t hear over all this turbine noise, but did you say they will be cheaper to run?” **kicks over maintenance cost presentation** GE: “guess you’re not ready for it, but your kids are gonna love it”

9:18 I heard that the turbines sounded like a jet engine from the 60’s, in other words, ya might not wanna listen to it fire up or else your ears will ring for a while.

EMD: How many horsepower do you want in the new DDA40X? UP: Execute order 6600

Me when I find out there are no U50 or older turbine survivors: *La de da de da de da de day oh* *la de da de where did all the good times go?*

I’m way to high for this idek how I got here

Narrator: "...their third cylinders made them a headache..." *goes back a few seconds, sees Gresley conjugated gear" Me: ""Of course..."

Really really well put together; I'm so glad I got to see 4014 running in person on its system tour :D

I love the music in the background, also W video

Interesting mix of live action video, animation, and stills. Thumbs up.

I've actually seen a DDA40X, The Centennial No. 6900, and the Big Boy No. 4023 at Kenefick Park in Omaha Nebraska, they are retired, but maintained for display, two amazing machines to see in person.

Nice work, Brian. After so long seeing these engines in old footage, it's refreshing seeing everything in HD graphics.

UP when they see a hill: “You know what we need? Mo Powah Babeh!” Did James Pumphrey work for them by chance?

What's Adidoof? 1:11

7:10 big boy look pisst

This is why I am amazed by the UP. They have some of the most powerful machines to have ever run the rails

nobody: Union Pacific: MORE

The Centennials will always hold a special place in my heart. I rode in several of them during my first few years as a head brakeman for the UP. They sure made an impression.

The newer EMD SD70AH and GE AC45AH UP “Heavy“ locomotives are rated at 5,355 Horsepower or 14.4 equivalent powered axles. Only took 70+ years to equal the steam Challengers with diesel electric power.

My great grandfather ran those big boys, mostly 4404 or 5, maybe 8, but he would end up running most of them at one point or another. Running the Ogden Utah to Green River Wyoming route from what my grandpa has told me, only 4000s were able to do that route with the weight they were pulling.

Really shows you just how powerful those old steam locomotives were if at first they needed that many diesels to match their power.

My favorite engines were the massive three-unit gas turbines. I read that some engines had their 8,500 HP rating raised to 10,000 HP simply by running the turbine faster. To use the extra HP, some units had traction motors fitted to their fuel tender trucks.

As a UP stock holder I’m happy having power and being a good company. Also I do really like the heritage units

The number of big boy that you used in the simulation was the number 4006 one that is in a book that I have and it’s preserved to this very day and the one I have actually seen in person

It video is actually helpful bc I see alot of up train where I live and it helps to know there history keep it up

9:09 noise

1:00 Where'd you get the 9000 class?

Hi, Im so happy to see you post a new video! Please do one about how KCS survived for so long, be safe during this time.

1:50: "The locomotive's frame was split apart, so the engine could bend itself around tight curves." Shows Trainz footage of the Steam Locomotive running off the tracks with it's front axles. Brings back good memories! Great video, I love this style!

Interesting usage of footage from Trainz here, it's kinda rare to see footage from the game, especially as B-roll footage.

Now I’ll know something the next time I go to the Union Pacific museum in Ogden!

i loved this

small correction for you at 14:00 there is a turbine at the railway muesum in union il.

any low horsepower engins: exists up: throw that out

Unlimited Power The Jeremy Clarkson of railways - "MORE POWER!"

these videos have too much quality, you are underrated as hell

They 'could' have removed the flange on the middle 3 axles, to improve their cornering capabilities.! We did this with loco's over here that had that problem.! Rich (UK)🥰🥰🥰

This is superb quality High Iron! Keep the videos coming!

Well explained sir! Thank you.

I think that old car at 6:52 is a 1931 Detroit Electric (electric powered) automobile.

In 3050, when most Asian countries are using high-tech supersonic trains, America will be like, choo choo....

0:15 I've ridden behind both of those at the TVRM

Nice clear CG -which is unusual

I think the Big Blows were quite a bit longer than 83ft. _178 ft_ sounds more likely Aside from that, this was well done! Always been intrigued with how UP kept it's Superpower Fleet consistent across external and internal combustion locomotives

Big boy is and always has been the biggest and strongest steam engine

What is the Song called at 2:20

im commenting to see more of this

It’s things like this that make me wish I chose to model the UP.

Can you make a video going into the benefits and drawbacks of Union Pacific's policy of more power in fewer locomotives?

Union Pacific: *I HAVE THE POWER!!!!!*

what is the song used at 0:25

Whoa, fascinating. Locomotive maker: How much horsepower do you need? Union Pacific: YES.

Whats the music that plays during the up 9000 part called?

I think what finally made these big, customized locomotives obsolete was that both EMD and GE by 1990 were pushing their "regular" locomotives to around 4,000 bhp. The EMD SD60 series and the GE Dash 8 series were bought in big numbers by UP for operations between Utah and Cheyenne, WY, especially once the Powder River Basin coal fields opened up.

"America's victory" XD Don't mind the rest of us, we weren't doing anything, it was all America... mmmmhmmm

if the Gen 3 GTEL was on the DLS, how did you get it to work?

Love how UP stick to their thinking and keep fueling the HP battle for the biggest and most powerfull engine.

Should've mentioned that UP's obsession with power didn't end with the Centennials, they also bought the AC6000W and SD90MAC in the 90s. If I had to guess, the flood of 2nd hand, brand new units from the SP and CNW mergers, as well as UP's own massive SD70 and Dash-9 orders heavily influenced the end of their pursuit of power. Overnight they kinda rendered the whole horsepower debate redundant as they had more than enough spare power for pretty much any conceivable scenario. In fact modern UP has the opposite problem of too many locomotives, they've got massive dead lines of units which are otherwise modern and in good shape, but just don't have enough to do.

"This engine served well in the planes where rails curved gently" Feels like I've heard that before

What music 0:33

2:08 this looks like a scene from Initial D but with trains

My favorite subject, you did awesomely on this video

Most people's addictions: Coke, Meth, Alcohol... Union Pacific: *big trains*

2:00 I notice the different sizes in the sets of cylinders.

8:44 damn didn't realise the oil was used to make Pats fans into Bucs fans

Nice video, Now if I can find a few of these for under a kidney (joking)! Are you willing to do something on the Hill lines (GN, NP, & CB&Q)?

Steam Trains. Their locomotives. Their steam. *so thats cool*

What music is that?

Thanks RU-vid, sometimes these random recommendations are cool

“All you had to do was follow the damn train CJ!”

Well done!

5:08 diesels were modern and efficient Shows one of the most infamously problematic diesels in locomotive history.

Video in a nutshell; UP: We need more wheels Engineers: It can't go around curves UP: Then split the drive wheels and let them swivel. Also more wheels. Engineers: But we're going up mountains and they can't make it alone UP: I said more wheels Engineers: Well we can go diesel. UP: Do it Engineers: But they need more power than we have UP: Well, make it use less parts Engineers: Ok then... UP: Also use the old tenders for extra oil for those long journeys Engineers: We still need 3 parts to make it work, but that's not the problem the problem is they suck UP: COMBINE THE PARTS! THAT'S OUR PROBLEM! Engineers: That would be insane! I would be stupid! Here's a big B Unit UP: Nice! Now put a cab on it! Engineers: Done, and a stronger one's been made, too. UP: YEAH LET'S GO Engineers: They're also completely fucking up the ra- UP: bigger Engineers: ...you don't know when to stop. here UP: I love it! Engineers: They are fucking up the rails even more UP: Fine use multiple engines... Engineers: There you go Edit: thanks for a single like

0:42 music implies Union Pacific would have a go at conquering Arakis or the Cylons

You missed mentioning about the Living Legend #844!!! It still exists in the UP Steam program!

“It was at this moment where the Wermacht realized they had f****d up.”

8:52 hank hills favorite moment

noice

why wouldn't you want a big, powerful train? it's like a muscle car, except way more intimidating if i had a big freight locomotive not even god would want to fuck with me

I actually liked the rendered locomotives, since actual footage from the real life versions can be so bad. Nice vid!

Criminal addiction: weed Gen Z addiction: memes Union pacific addition: *H o r s e p o w e r*