@@redlight722 As far as I’m aware, it’s had the same whistle since it’s been put back into operation, which is a Hancock Long Bell 3 chime.

If I recall correctly it’s a slightly different whistle than when it first ran in 2019. The 844 was in possession of the original whistle for 4014 from before restoration (not entirely sure how true that is), but they swapped it back to being on 4014 in 2022 once they started the overhaul for 844.

the diesel is there for PTC only. 4014 can pull ALOT more than that.

@@bov634they put in ptc on the train itself so now it doesnt need a diesel engine at all!

Those are some rather clean hopper and box cars. But at 4:43, that 2nd boxcar in the consist (#201295) does have some paint along the lower edge that is a different shade than the overall yellow. Maybe some "artist" did get to "tag" one of the cars, and they had to cover it up.

@@TrainFanFromCA I’d assume so

Most likely, considering it has a much smaller consist than usual

The ONLY reason a Diesel was in the consist was for PTC. It is a Requirement that all Trains have PTC and until very recently the 4014 didn't have it. It has since been retrofitted with PTC and no longer requires a Diesel. The additional hoppers and box cars are there for braking assistance to keep the wear off the 4014 brakes which are much more expensive to replace.

Realistically they might put helpers on for at least part of the Eastbound leg for dynamic braking over Donner Pass from Roseville to Sparks. For this part of the tour she's heading west over the Feather River Canyon with a 1% ruling grade. Donner's 2.4% descending grades are no joke and sometime on this tour she's supposedly hauling coaches. For safety's sake I wouldn't be surprised if they added helpers at least for that leg. Unless they use retainers between Norden and Truckee like SP did in the steam era.

@@chrisgill7824a diesel may still be added later. But this is a great change regardless.