Southern Pacific Steam in the 1950s

Southern Pacific Steam in the 1950s - FULL VIDEO

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9 ай бұрын

C. Vision Productions presents “Southern Pacific Steam in the 1950s” from the films of Doctor Wayland Paul Matt. Many classes of SP steam locomotives are featured, including GS-4, Baldwin F-4, F-5, and C-9, SP-built Mountain MT-4, Cab Forwards AC-10, AC-11, and AC-12, Baldwin narrow gauge 4-6-0 number 18, and much more. You will see many of these classic steam locomotives in charge of both passenger and freight trains in the San Joaquin Valley of California, with several pacing scenes included along highway 99 near Bakersfield. We also visit Tehachapi Pass in both the steam and diesel eras. As an added bonus, we’ll tour SP’s narrow-gauge line in the Owens Valley of eastern California, where Southern Pacific Baldwin 4-6-0 number 18 is seen in operation. Included in this segment is a scene of workers transferring railroad ties from a standard-gauge car to a narrow-gauge car in Owenyo. For those interested in seeing SP 4449 in revenue service, Doctor Matt captured the now-famous steamer on the “San Joaquin Daylight” passenger train number 51, as it departed Bakersfield, California. To round out the program, we’ll take a brief look at Southern Pacific passenger trains powered by EMD models SD9, SDP45, and F7B. Take yourself back to the final years of steam operations on the Southern Pacific, in this full-length video presentation.
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@雪者 4 ай бұрын

Dude, you guys are absolute SAVIOURS uploading this type of stuff! Thanks for that, really helps educate the younger generations like me.

@CVisionProductions1 4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!!! Thank you for appreciating these videos. Viewers like you keep us motivated. More to come.

@jacksalvin364 8 ай бұрын

The Glory Days of Southern Pacific Steam.

@CVisionProductions1 8 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thank you very much.

@jacksalvin364 8 ай бұрын

You welcome.

@nikerailfanningttm9046 9 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, I’ve always loved the GS6’s more than the GS4’s. The GS6’s simple black and silver paint looked beautiful when leading either freight or passenger consists. Also their silver pilot looked beautiful at night, it really stood out in camera flashes.

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

We appreciate you sharing that. You guys seem to be steam experts here in the comments, which is great to see!

@whispofwords2590 6 ай бұрын

Hell. I prefer the GS1s tbh. They're all beautiful locomotives of course.

@josephmauricesornaretnam 9 ай бұрын

c. vision productions you never Dissapointed me with you content . I was asking for a steam documentation 2 weeks ago and here it is . love it . put more of those . love the cab forwards and my second favourite of all time the GS4 's .

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! We’re happy to share this video with you.

@zandercage4383 4 ай бұрын

My grandpa was an engineer for the SP out of Bakersfield, CA. I remember meeting him at the yard when I was 4yrs old, he would carry me back to the house and I would listen to his watch tick. I am 70 now and have his watch, pictures of him on the cab forwards and the Daylight. Might be him in one of theose locos.

@CVisionProductions1 4 ай бұрын

That really is a beautiful story. We appreciate you sharing those memories with us. Legends of railroading’s past will never be forgotten. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video.

@hartmutlorentzen9659 2 ай бұрын

Superb video, thanks for presentation, from Germany

@CVisionProductions1 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!! We appreciate you taking the time to watch our videos. Greetings from the C. Vision Studios in the United States!

@burkestorti4586 5 ай бұрын

I was a letter carrier in Tracy (1988-2008). On my postal route, lived several retired locomotive engineers. Occasionally, they'd tell me about there lives on the SP Railroad. I was a child when steam was phased out & I have a vague recollection about them. We lived on the SF Peninsula, about a mile from the SP tracks & we'd see the SP yards when we went to visit relatives in SF.

@CVisionProductions1 5 ай бұрын

Those sound like great memories! We appreciate you taking the time to share them with us. As for the retired engineers that you’d see on your postal route, they must have had some incredible stories from their days on the SP… Thank you for watching and commenting.

@patricknoveski6409 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, C Vision for this Steam special! All these places are around where I live. Born in 53', I just missed out on all this steam action 😢 I did get to see the 4449 twice. Once it stopped for the night in Santa Barbara. In the A. M. we watched her back up to her train headed for L.A. what a beautiful Engine. Got to meet the engineer. He had a photographer bugging him to blow the whistle a certain way, & he got pissed. "Well you wanna get up in the cab and take her? I got a lot on my mind pal" I loved it. His name was Doyle i think. Anyways, thanks guys. P.j . Carpinteria Calif

@CVisionProductions1 6 ай бұрын

That’s an awesome 4449 story! You are one lucky guy. As far as this video goes, it’s our pleasure to share it with you, P.J. -Thank you for watching and commenting.

@russellgxy2905 8 ай бұрын

They seem to be mislabled, but this might be the first production I've seen of every class of GS from Lima, and even beyond! GS-2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are all here. We also have Baldwin GS's represented with the GS-7's (those 4-8-4's with the lower square tenders)

@CVisionProductions1 8 ай бұрын

We’re sure that you’re correct on all that. Thank you very much for the information. It’s great to hear that these old films included the locomotive variety that you were looking for. We appreciate you watching the video.

@JoshiProductions03 Ай бұрын

The Southern Pacific is one of my favorite US railroads. Thank you for uploading these amazing films of the steam days.

@CVisionProductions1 Ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. The SP is definitely a popular fallen flag. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting.

@berkeleygang1834 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Thank you very much for making this treasure public.

@CVisionProductions1 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thank you for appreciating the video.

@trainman4449 6 ай бұрын

THANKYOU FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME. : - )

@CVisionProductions1 6 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching the video.

@robertdipaola3447 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this southern Pacific steam in there last years of steam

@CVisionProductions1 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching the video.

@kenkramer6529 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful film. Thank you!

@CVisionProductions1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Ken! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed it.

@BruceAMah 3 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I grew up in the Central Valley and I’ve always been an SP fan. About a generation too late to see all these gorgeous steam locomotives though. Thank you for putting this together.

@CVisionProductions1 3 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome, Bruce! We’re glad that this video had some nostalgic value for you. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

@CSXRailfanBrony-ChessieDayligh 9 ай бұрын

2:05 It's nice to see only preserved GS-4 class Daylight #4449 in revenue service on film during the days of steam. She's my most favorite steam locomotive. My grandparents, two uncles and my dad saw her with the American Freedom Train in February 1976 while living at San Antonio, Texas. I got a chance to see 4449 at Train Festival 2009 in Owosso, Michigan. Definitely worth a lifetime to see this beautiful streamlined steamer.

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

We’re glad that you appreciate seeing 4449 in revenue service! We thought that it was pretty cool too. And thank you for sharing your story.

@CSXRailfanBrony-ChessieDayligh 9 ай бұрын

@@CVisionProductions1 Glad to share it with you. Wish AC-11 class Cab Forward 4274 and 4449's sister 4443 were preserved since they're both some of my favorite excursion stars. 4458 was also my second most favorite of the Daylights following 4449.

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

We’re learning to appreciate these locomotives because of viewers like you. You’ve encouraged us to learn more about them. We’ll have to do some research on the 4274 and 4443.

@SuperFoxyRailwayProduction6702 8 ай бұрын

#4449 is also at 2:40!

@mjrodriguez8670 9 ай бұрын

My favourite SP steam locomotives are 4-8-4 Daylight #4449 and 4-6-2 #2472! These locomotives operate on excursion trains. The Daylight has made two very-long trips, in 1984 to New Orleans and in 2009 to the steam locomotive festival in Michigan.

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

SP operated some classy steam locomotives, that’s for sure. We can totally understand why 4449 and 2472 are your favorites. Thank you for watching, MJ!

@andrewcrumb8027 9 ай бұрын

2:12 Southern Pacific #4449! Awesome! Did you know that she played the Gold Coast Flyer in the 1986 film "Tough Guys"?

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

We did not. Thank you for that interesting tidbit, Andrew!

@andrewcrumb8027 9 ай бұрын

@@CVisionProductions1 You're welcome. And also SP #4449 is one of the two steam locomotives that traveled to Los Angeles, California for the 50th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Union Station Celebration in April of 1989. Joining the #4449 in the event was the UP #844 [As #8444].

@kingofthemonsters3712 3 ай бұрын

I knew that.

@alexpaumen3937 9 ай бұрын

57:22 That 4-8-4 headed to the scrapyard was a Santa Fe 4-8-4 2928.

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

We’ll take your word for it. Thank you!

@josephmauricesornaretnam 9 ай бұрын

is the daylight still survives . i think so . and where it is ... thank you chris for the video

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

SP 4449 indeed still survives. Looks like it’s out in Portland, Oregon. And you’re very welcome! We’re happy that you enjoyed the program.

@LexiThenintendogamerandRailFan 8 ай бұрын

I will Always Think Of My Margie When i See The SP.😢😢 RIP Marge You were such a Great Grandma!😢😢😢

@CVisionProductions1 8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your grandma. Hopefully this video can be of some comfort. We appreciate you watching.

@Interesting_Banana 9 ай бұрын

Great video, but I would just like to point out that there is some misidentification of some GS locomotives. 4472 is a GS-8, 4460 is a GS-6, etcetera

@nikerailfanningttm9046 9 ай бұрын

4472 is a GS1, originally built for Texas And New Orleans as their No.702, later acquired by Southern Pacific in 1953, renumbered to 4404, and last renumbered to 4472. 4472 would be retired from the roster and scrapped on July 9th 1956.

@Interesting_Banana 9 ай бұрын

@@nikerailfanningttm9046 that's my bad, I was unaware of the GS-1 and it looks almost identical to the GS-8 with the grainy footage

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for pointing that out. Very little updating was done in preparation for this video’s release on KZfaq. We usually try to go through and remove anything that isn’t quite right before a program is re-released. Whoever wrote the narration back in 2013 must not have been too familiar with SP’s steam locomotive classes… We’ll just have to rely on you guys for this one!

@Interesting_Banana 9 ай бұрын

@@CVisionProductions1 Don't worry, you guys still rock!

@kingofthemonsters3712 3 ай бұрын

@@nikerailfanningttm9046 I think the flying Scotsman also has that number

@sycamorevalleyshops2841 4 ай бұрын

4476 is a GS7, as is 4472, 4460 is a GS. not all 4-8-4s were GS4s on the SP

@CVisionProductions1 4 ай бұрын

We appreciate you mentioning that. It’s nice to have an audience that is willing to share their knowledge with us, especially when issues arise.

@sycamorevalleyshops2841 4 ай бұрын

@@CVisionProductions1 also, thank you for posting the videos! There’s a few good reference books out there to identify SP steam classes.

@CVisionProductions1 4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. We may need to check them out! Thanks again.

@Ian-qs3fz 2 ай бұрын

former cotton belt L-1

@remylopez4821 5 ай бұрын

The sad irony of it all is, if those guys were to come back today to see how that part of Bakersfield has turned into what their reaction would be

@gettonmoreorless3741 Ай бұрын

What happened?

@patricknoveski6409 6 ай бұрын

What happened to 2248, diamond stack ? Surely they weren't so heartless as to cut her up, were they? Classic old engine. 😢

@CVisionProductions1 5 ай бұрын

Well, there is good news about 2248. The locomotive was saved, and now resides in Grapevine, Texas. However, it was in need of a boiler replacement. We’re hoping that the Grapevine Vintage Railroad has it up and running soon. We’ll keep tabs on it. Thanks, P.J.

@maxwellwalcher6420 9 ай бұрын

would you do Herron Rail's Pensylvanian glory 4,

@CVisionProductions1 9 ай бұрын

Hi there! We aren’t affiliated with Herron Rail Video. We can only upload videos from the C. Vision family. Thank you for watching, and please let us know if you have any other requests.