HD- The Return of Santa Fe 3751: Pacing, Chasing, and Racing: 4/21 and 4/22/12

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12 жыл бұрын

This past weekend I had the opportunity to see the beauty that is AT&SF 3751, a Baldwin 4-8-4 steam locomotive, make her return to San Bernardino for their Railroad Days. The Locomotive, along with a Metrolink F59PH (used for HEP power), pulled a train of various private rail cars down the Metrolink San Gabriel Subdivision, through towns that used to see steam MANY years ago. This video shows my complete chase of the train, as it took the trip to San Bernardino on Saturday, and returned to LA on Sunday. Please enjoy my video, and check out my video of last year's event as well.
Saturday 4/21/12
1) Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal (LAUPT)
2) Pace down the I-10 Freeway
3) Merced Ave, Baldwin Park
4) Campus Ave, Upland
5) San Bernardino Amtrak Station
Sunday, 4/22/12
6) San Bernardino Amtrak Station
7) Mountain Ave, Upland
8) Pace down I-10 Freeway
9) Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal (LAUPT)
10) First Street Bridge, Los Angeles

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@ATSF1927 11 жыл бұрын

I know this girl well, in 1945 I became a Fireman on her, 1946 I became an Engineer on her for 6 months. Glad to see her operational again :-)

@francoisguerette 4 жыл бұрын

Happy for you mister Wood!

@loganmalough2379 3 жыл бұрын

L.D. Wood wow! How old were you back then?

@Graulas 2 жыл бұрын

@@loganmalough2379 mustve been under 20, cause hed be about 80-90 when he made this comment

@sthpac69 2 жыл бұрын

What is the large part with wheels extending from the from of the train. I saw it in another video but i don't see it here, are there two 3751s?

@Graulas 2 жыл бұрын

@@sthpac69 the chassis?

@Shane-Singleton 7 жыл бұрын

There is just something unquantifiably majestic, powerful, and breathtaking seeing a gigantic iron monster flexing her muscles at greater than freeway speeds.

@ShadowAxon 5 жыл бұрын

To be fair there is a deisal engine there so I'm guessing the steam engine isn't doing all the work.

@rafaelvelasquesmendes933 5 жыл бұрын

actually,the diesel is just for breakdowns.

@oratorinvisibilia5152 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, Santa Fe 3751 runs all by herself, and can reach speeds up to 103 mph, or a little under 166 kph.

@asiandrag0n 5 жыл бұрын

lol, imagine getting overtaken by a steam train. Its both a sad yet majestic moment!

@daniellucas6573 3 жыл бұрын

The diesel is for the Head End Power to supply the passenger cars in tow. The steamer is actually the one truly pulling the train. She's actually mechanically sound!

@asiandrag0n 5 жыл бұрын

Seeing old steam locomotives running is really the most majestic sight that you could ever see. Its even better when your in person, then you can really feel the whistle!

@nobhope5906 5 жыл бұрын

The bell on the locomotive is ringing. That sounds great I like watching the trains in the USA Best regards from Germany

@jbear4910 10 жыл бұрын

The diesel is required by rail road regulations as 1) electrical power to the power to passenger cars, 2) in the event of mechanical failure of the steam engine it can be used to move the train to a safe location. If you run these boilers at a lowered pressure, that means lowered temps. Cold running the boiler is not healthy and is very costly to reverse the damage done by doing so. Just listening to her pull out of the station you can hear her doing all the work.

@Raptorman456 11 жыл бұрын

Its a real treat to see this old girl still running. Everyone enjoys it, i mean come on, even the helicopter was following it! There's just something romantic about steam engines. Its like they're alive. Long live steam!

@engineer6325 9 жыл бұрын

Even as a little kid, I've often wondered what it would be like to see a rail line travel down the middle of a high way system, even more so to see a steam locomotive do it. Imagine my surprise to find out that's exactly what good old 3751 has been up to!

@Bartman1764 11 жыл бұрын

is it me or is 3751 the most beautiful steam locomotive ever made she looks amazing!

@karlrovey 5 жыл бұрын

That honor belongs to either SP 4449 or N&W 611.

@mazda_rt24-p 3 жыл бұрын

Polar express

@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos 2 жыл бұрын

That honor belongs to SP&S 700.

@johnlannom2027 7 жыл бұрын

24 Jan 2107. Robert Shaw you've nailed it. For the younger generation who never had the experience of s steam locomotive troop train or watched a steam locomotive pull Ringling Brothers and and Barnum's Bailey's circus train pull into the yard at 0500 in the morning to commence unloading. I was lucky my parents would let me at about age 9 take the MKT from Tulsa to Bartlesville, OK , by myself. Wow! What a treat!! I had several memorable steam locomotive cab train rides in S. Korea in 1946 and maybe I will write about them someday. Thanks, Roberte! john

@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos 2 жыл бұрын

You might know my coworker Earl Slaughter, who ran steam in South Korea.

@1MTSRider 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work for such a beautiful locomotive. Thanks for posting.

@OldelPaso68 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the effort to capture some great angles during this excursion. The 3751 is a beautifully restored Baldwin and a real treat to see on the mainline. Kudos to all involved.

@RonsonDalby 10 жыл бұрын

I swear I can smell loco smoke and steam in my living room! :)

@mistyragsdale8390 9 жыл бұрын

@peterpocock9062 3 жыл бұрын

Notched up and running as sweet as can be. American engineering at its best. Thanks for posting. From Albany Western Australia.

@stevesmith8854 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome train and video. Thanks for posting!

@trishwhite1 11 жыл бұрын

Loved this, bought back memories. Also I visited USA a couple of years ago, and was amazed at seeing the train track down the middle of the highway. Seeing this would have really made my day

@tsheaman 11 жыл бұрын

That's very cool!!! I have such an interest in these old engines. I could listen to your stories for hours.

@vim66 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing 3751.enjoyed every minute.Thanks.

@e4300 11 жыл бұрын

Oh What a Sight.....That is a Beautiful display of Power...Thank you a 1,000 times...

@GrnArrow092 10 жыл бұрын

I just think that's an awesome thing to have a railroad running down the median of an interstate highway. You don't see this kind of setup just anywhere.

@ellisjackson3355 5 жыл бұрын

That's the way it is with the L trains in Chicago

@brycehale3576 3 жыл бұрын

Union Pacific has the old MKT branch line between Tulsa and Muskogee, OK which runs right down the middle of the Broken Arrow Expressway/Hwy. 51 in Tulsa for several miles.

@mazda_rt24-p 3 жыл бұрын

The railroad was there first, they built the highway around it cause it was too important I guess

@jdarby0788 11 жыл бұрын

probably one of the most beautiful steam locos ive seen

@nightlightabcd 10 жыл бұрын

Kearth - great vid. Amazing footage. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@819dc 11 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting it. Brings back great memories

@columbia_photos 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing pace shots!!!

@alokkumarkundu6321 8 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the great video mate!

@cleopeque2009 9 жыл бұрын

Hermosa corrida de esta Baldwin. Saludos! ! !

@brokepro 10 жыл бұрын

one of the best quality videos (not content) I have seen on you tube...strictly high class camera work

@DJRailProductions101 12 жыл бұрын

Great Video Jeffery. Love the light on 3751 when shes going down the 10 Freeway!! -David

@oscartobaroatmeal6734 10 жыл бұрын

I'm so in love with that whistle

@jflaviovidal 11 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed every second of this superb capture. Congratulations for this excellent work. I felt myself seating at your side, feeling the magic noise of this iron speedy monster.

@dkjb5756 2 жыл бұрын

I love to see more trains on the middle of the roads 😌 Amazing so much satisfying

@BillySinnz 12 жыл бұрын

Man that is so cool to see it powering down the tracks next to a modern freeway!

@sgtredbluered 7 жыл бұрын

Finally playing this on the big screen after all these years.

@amtrakandcsxrailfanning351 11 ай бұрын

good catches and video of this famous steamer to san Bernadine railroad days

@alberthguss3642 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I loved it. Mainly the Steam Locomotive.

@tridentmusic5570 11 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully "clean running! ! -someone did a very good job setting the burners.... Excellent vid. Thank you !

@kansasstatealerting2424 4 жыл бұрын

3751 is the king of all 4-8-4s

@MotorsportNetwork1 5 жыл бұрын

Love all the different coaches

@stanislavdegner3949 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video.

@1949crewchief 11 жыл бұрын

the freeway shots were incredible

@RailyardProductions 11 жыл бұрын

Sweet Video. Gotta love these old locos. I just rented the Pere Marquette 1225 and will be selling tickets. I have her for the whole day,March 15th 2014.

@TrainDr101 12 жыл бұрын

I like both arrival shots.

@HOscalelocoguy 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@txtrixie 11 жыл бұрын

john holt canadian texas. i got to ride this train about 10 years ago it was going back to california from the east end of its run. got on at canadian texas went to amarillo texas. was great bought 2 ho model box cars. i am a ho train person . I have a ho layout. have a ho model of this train. IT is one of my best trains. Was so glad to see this video . that you all for doing this. I LIKED IT VERY MUCH JOHN

@SkipW 11 жыл бұрын

Man that was a fine Ride along! & Thumbs UP

@zzp1 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic engine! Great film too!

@lz2315 11 жыл бұрын

Thats so nice thanks all the people who make that possible it permit us to see in real what was it..in that time thakyou so much

@Crazymike0484 11 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thank's for sharing, thank you! Greetings from Portugal! :)

@fitza9107 10 жыл бұрын

wow! its got that old west movies' horn! gotta luv it!

@ozzirt 10 жыл бұрын

A magnificent example of steam motive engineering.

@MrUp8444 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Great Day...

@844jim 12 жыл бұрын

Very nice job on the video! Great trip too.

@AmtrakTitan455 12 жыл бұрын

Your welcome for the ride and great video too

@michaelsquires7882 11 жыл бұрын

Beautifully composed steam video. Kind regards from Swindon, home of the former Great Western Railway of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the UK. Many thanks for your trouble.

@kevp9601 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@tsheaman 11 жыл бұрын

A grand sight it is. It's good to see these old icons still running. Far too many are now in the scrap piles.

@worldwiderailfanproduction2841 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent Excellent video!!!!

@guitarhero849 11 жыл бұрын

god that is amazing!!! it would seriously be awesome to see one come through where I live!!

@evancrosley2857 7 жыл бұрын

Always thought these vintage steamers had some sort of bad-ass look to them.

@ironhorsehistorian9871 6 жыл бұрын

Beyond THUNDERDOME! They do.There big,mean,loud and awesome and that's why we love them

@brandonwilson4281 4 жыл бұрын

🍍🍊🍌🍜🥣🥫🍪🍦🛑🔪🍼🍦🍪

@kevp9601 2 жыл бұрын

I Love It a Lot

@TheLfwjo 11 жыл бұрын

The driving rod is really mesmerizing to look at!

@jonmacdonald5345 6 жыл бұрын

kuya nonoy Kevs Morillo that's what she said!!!!

@emutiny 11 жыл бұрын

thanks brother.

@i_kemp_bush9523 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@muzzammilpervaiz5296 11 ай бұрын

What a wonderful train

@StarForce04 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think I'll ever see anything like this, living in New York. What I would give to witness this in person.

@kevp9601 2 жыл бұрын

Masterful

@billerubin4240 8 жыл бұрын

Its great running down the interstate next to the cars.

@saulthechicanootaku 7 жыл бұрын

billy rubin agreed. it's like going back in time

@Crazee73 11 жыл бұрын

I really bet that the whole "Holy crap, is that a steam locomotive in the middle of the highway!?!" made many drivers double take. I would have freaked out! Loved it!

@ohger1 11 жыл бұрын

uhhhhhh-huh-huh.. a fireman named "Wood"... Must be quite the thrill to see her in such beautiful condition and to run again. Good for you. If I didn't live all the way on the east coast , I'd pick you up and treat you for a visit and tour.

@ellisjackson3355 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the font of the "SANTA FE 3751" on the tender

@ethanmorel2746 4 жыл бұрын

Ellis Jackson It’s how a steam locomotives look is applied. It’s different among other railroad engines in this country.

@conncork 12 жыл бұрын

Wonderful 5 star

@theUP844 12 жыл бұрын

thanks, I'm glad you like it. it took me two days to put that video together. although that's probably because I ended up shooting about one hour of footage, so I split it into two part's.

@ClimacticBooBow 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I feel like a fool. I read the wrong information on their Facebook page and missed a great opportunity to catch the 3751. I live right by the San Gabriel Sub and was out and about doing other things thinking the locomotive was no where near town.

@timosha21 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a tram and I approve this video!!!!

@SooLineHogger 12 жыл бұрын

I'm obviously the biggest star of part one lol. Great video Jeffrey!

@kimper1996 6 жыл бұрын

Soy un amante de los trenes, pero mas los que fueron a vapor, hojala y algun dia pueda , verlos en persona, y tocar esas enormes maquinas que fueron y seran pioneras en las vias del mundo que movieron carga, gente y hasta otros trenes en sus carros , saludos y excelentes tomas a la par de esta belleza 3751 sta fe.......

@theUP844 12 жыл бұрын

awsome video man. your footage from both days makes my video of saturday's trip pale in comparison.

@roshanmanilal5315 4 жыл бұрын

The past leading the present into the future, now that's a cool way to steam ahead.

@Absolut531kmh 3 жыл бұрын

The starting is like the good old days

@psycotria 11 жыл бұрын

When steamers first move out, water is cleared out by blowing it directly out of the exhaust ports. After they are clear & sufficiently hot, the steam is rerouted into the smokebox. During this time, the draft is increased by use of the blower, hence the smooth flow of smoke out of the stack.

@RufusT9 8 жыл бұрын

Black beauty

@KptLehmann100 11 жыл бұрын

Good LORD! What a beautiful machine.

@eoj2495 12 жыл бұрын

great to see the old steamers in action. Steam engines had all but disappeared by the time I was in grade school..

@timc8335 11 жыл бұрын

Wow thats a thing of beauty i would give anything to get on one of thows shes a real beaut i only wish i could hear the old whisstle other then that bravo.

@johnpodo 10 жыл бұрын

No coordination needed, basically a dead weight. Diesel locomotive is being used to supply power, lights, electrical and air conditioning.

@sweetspotttmbehindthewheel2004 3 жыл бұрын

Diesel loco is only attached for backup not for electricity supply

@Absolut531kmh 3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetspotttmbehindthewheel2004 yes it sis for electricity supply and also backup

@rileyhowser2709 3 жыл бұрын

The diesel is used for the dynamic braking it has the steam loco still has traditional braking

@NYR2218 12 жыл бұрын

Nice video!! Earned ur self s new subscriber!!

@GoldenRailsMultimedia 12 жыл бұрын

nice! i caught that in san bernardino!

@Dinosorable 11 жыл бұрын

There are so many steam locomotives that got restored and put back on tracks, today.

@sunilkhandagale9966 3 жыл бұрын

👍💐Super energetic steam engine who make refurbish,expert ,engineer ,worker hats of all team they make history again alive this steam engine ,i most like when he runinig in energetic speedy movement

@kevp9601 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! :-D

@kylebeckius9342 11 жыл бұрын

so beautiful

@rolanschneider5182 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for the answer)))

@organbuilder272 7 жыл бұрын

Consider some of the greatest sound humans can hear. A 747 winding up the engines and taking off. A Saturn 5 rocket leaving the pad and a steam locomotive racing starting up. What is it about the Chu-Chu-Chu of those things that make people so profoundly affected. Power. The sight of such a huge thing even moving.. But the sound - that incredible sound of steam blasting up the stack. Almost better than sex.

@derekmaine 10 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thanks. Derek De Maine (Actor) U.K.

@sthpac69 2 жыл бұрын

That must be some feeling standing in that cab.

@jamesbelcher8509 Жыл бұрын

It was Santa Fe 3751 ready to depart for the ready tracks, to take passengers to Culdee Fell Mountain Railway near Killdane Station. They had to keep watch themselves as quiet as they could.

@ShawnaGraham50 5 жыл бұрын

The diesel is for electric power to the Amtrak cars. This is only half it’s speed! They are known to cruise at 90 mph no problem all day. Nothing modern can match this beauty

@renegadeoflife87 11 жыл бұрын

Air brakes and onboard electrical power are dervived from a smaller engine attached to the side of the locomotive, responsible for the high pitched whine often heard in videos of these engines. The steam you see is from the petcocks. When the engine has stood still for a while, the cylinders cool off and condense some of the incoming steam. If water from this is allowed to build up, it could cause the engine to throw a rod or knock a head off. Having the petcocks open lets it drain out.

@camposwilliam62 11 жыл бұрын

Rolling passed my old high school along the 10 fwy! Someday, one day...

@blueybean 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info! My advanced steam engines in railworks 4 have such cylinder cocks and now I finally understand their function!

@tycotrain 11 жыл бұрын

Also they are there to take over if the steam engine has any issues preventing her from moving with her own power. It also provides electricity for the cars.