Union Pacific 844 Highball out of Laramie

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8 жыл бұрын

UP 844 updates are being done hopefully this is the year she returns to the mainline. Find out what the UP steam team is up to, at / up_steam

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@vf12497439 6 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather was an engineer from 1920ish until 1950ish. He never operated a Diesel engine. He worked out of Portland Or. I wish he were around to tell me about it.... thanks for posting the video!

@MUHAMMADIQBAL-jy9jf 2 жыл бұрын

This railway engine has a lot of good memories of my childhood with my late father. I miss my great Father when I see this beautiful railway engine. ❤❤

@quintili1 8 жыл бұрын

I love the beginning when it's just getting under way. What a beast.

@Godzilla691138MW3 8 жыл бұрын

Man, the 844 is just fascinating to see... I would LOVE to see this beast up close!

@HrLBolle Жыл бұрын

you now that Nebraska 66 have a song commemorating "the Living Legend"?

@emdman1959 8 жыл бұрын

Faster than an EMD, more powerful than a GE ever thought of being, able to pull freight or passenger trains, it's UP 844.

@CEOkiller 8 жыл бұрын

And more soul than both...

@kansasstatealerting2424 4 жыл бұрын

Now instead of 844 it’s 4014

@kansasstatealerting2424 3 жыл бұрын

@@azaabazha you sure? I thought it went 10000mph! (Joke)

@calebg844 3 жыл бұрын

@@azaabazha big boys had a max speed of 80mph. It just never happened in operations

@calebg844 3 жыл бұрын

But let’s not forget the GTELs. Those had insane power

@TonoFonseca 8 жыл бұрын

Love that little cymbal sound you hear every few seconds as it hits the next laid section of rail.

@CardboardSliver 7 жыл бұрын

So weird seeing 844 without 6936 behind her. Those two are always a team.

@andie_pants 4 жыл бұрын

As someone with a healthy fear of pressure vessels, watching videos of steam locomotives holds the same thrill as watching tornado chasers!

@Patrick_3751 8 жыл бұрын

They certainly seemed to be putting out more smoke than usual on this run. Another amazing video Skip! And I love that closeup pacing done in the beginning!

@CardboardSliver 7 жыл бұрын

Patrick3751 Her drivers have been known to put on a show for people.

@glorialotz3333 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe they were sanding the flues.

@ChrisNIN64 8 жыл бұрын

I miss the Mars Light. I hope it makes an appearance again!

@TABRO284 8 жыл бұрын

That was truly awesome and the engine sounds so good.

@ncplantdoctor 8 жыл бұрын

That last shot really showcased the loco. Thanks for sharing. I cannot figure whether it would have been more fun to be with you watching her or riding in one of the cars.

@Canopus68 8 жыл бұрын

Driving her would be the best place to be. Four generations of my family worked on the L&N. Wish my father had gone in that direction, I might have been an Engineer.

@desmondfarrell7249 5 жыл бұрын

ncplantdoctor riding up front is where the thrill of it would be. A man could die happy having been able to do that.

@peetre 8 жыл бұрын

Great job and loved the nice drive-a-long with it!

@markjohnsonandorangecounty7093 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful background with a beautiful locomotive makes a great shot

@not_a_therapist 6 жыл бұрын

For anyone who wonders. The diesel loco behind 844 is there to provide electrical and compressed air backup for the cars, and dynamic braking.

@Dokker62 6 жыл бұрын

Really... Also back then in 1944...? How did they run their trains crosscountry in the old days without squadrons of diesel helpers...? Never saw any of them on O. Winston Link's legendary N&W footage. Todays "historic" rides of great vintage steamers are mostly ridiculous...

@corz68 2 жыл бұрын

No electric for cars that be the generator car in the consist.

@redman7775 Жыл бұрын

@@Dokker62 The diesel is actually there mostly for its onboard computer systems. I don't remember the exact name, but modern diesels are connected to a network so rail traffic control can moniter the train's location, notify other trains about said position, and automate nearby switches to keep the train on route. It's easier to just slap a diesel on the consist, rather than trying to fit the whole computing and power systems onto a steamer.

@Dokker62 Жыл бұрын

@@redman7775 Sounds like all of these functions could be provided by a laptop or similar mobile device as in the majority its about software and connectivity. In Germany small cargo companies operating older diesel units not being equipped with latest technology do it exactly that way. In contrast historic rides with steamers nowadays also often run additional engines just to provide electric power as modern cars used for these 'authentic' rolling stocks do not match the leading old lady.

@Alco16-251F 3 жыл бұрын

Watch those drive rods, as they gracefully move up and down!

@simonpenrose5466 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video and audio well done

@shawnrogers8393 3 жыл бұрын

Watching Rods and wheels moving, that's how you know a locomotive is working right

@TestECull 8 жыл бұрын

3:50 or so: HAH, that's an M1 Abrams on that flatcar far line. Gives you an idea of just how fucking enormous these things are.

@pux0rb 8 жыл бұрын

+TestECull And that's not a small tank either. I wonder why it was the only military vehicle on the entire train though. I didn't even look like they were transporting any other military equipment, except for fuel maybe.

@thatbeardedsoapguy5082 8 жыл бұрын

another great video from Skip.

@turbocompound 8 жыл бұрын

....fantastic machine....👍👍

@garynajera7484 8 жыл бұрын

only one word to describe this video and its awesome

@rexluminus9867 6 жыл бұрын

👍Great video! Thank you.

@artur9477 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful machine

@barbaraaspengen9810 3 жыл бұрын

I love trains thanks

@williejones3844 7 жыл бұрын

Old Union Pacific 844" What a Beauty! Loved It. Thanks!

@yankeeshogun 8 жыл бұрын

SkipW should get a big bus and give Steam Rail tours in the summertime.

@rhettrobinson1371 8 ай бұрын

0:00 Conductor to UP 844, all aboard. Highball!!!

@jorakhan9020 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Gotta Love a good old steam engine! I remember one day several years ago, probably my first close up encounter with it. We stood about 2 or 4 feet from the track. All the sudden they let out a ton of steam from the engine right next me and everyone else. We all were enveloped in it for a few seconds. Being just a child I was quite giddy with excitement after that! Do you ever come to Cheyenne? That's where I live, less then a mile from the tracks, Train depot and roundhouse. I hear it every time it's out! Where do you live?

8 жыл бұрын

it was wonderful.

@marthagunn2933 2 жыл бұрын

Professional observation is her fire is a hair dirty on the opening to middle (before her rebuilding) & she isn't being unbridled to her capabilities; all else aside she is being well handled by her crew

@birbricherd4949 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing up 844 chuff is rare to me

@MOHAWKL4A3124 3 жыл бұрын

2:56 Pure Gold.

@irfanqadir3840 2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear classic steam sweet sound of this steam beauty who can touch top speed of 75 mph

@viktordubowskii695 Жыл бұрын

With 80 inch drivers, she should be able to do much better than 75mph.

@irfanqadir3840 Жыл бұрын

@@viktordubowskii695 yes surely this steam beauty can achieve this target

@Hawkers02 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day, these locomotives reached up to 110 mph

@rudycarlson8245 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the smoke she’s putting out! I have been looking for HO scale model of her for years! But unfortunately so far I have not found a model that is reasonable in price

@jcalpha2717 3 жыл бұрын

That fireman could be doing a better job. There should not be that much black smoke.

@benmoore2253 11 ай бұрын

That was an outstanding first clip, how did you make it to Soldier Springs Road before the locomotive did?

@carburetedseltzer120 8 жыл бұрын

Was this this year and UP was taking it for a test run or is this 2013 when it last ran and the video was just not posted?

@YoutubeIsRetarded689 Жыл бұрын

Bet the other conductor was jealous when he saw the 844 coming the other way.

@killmore75 Жыл бұрын

I think the speed has been altered!

@biscuitninja 5 жыл бұрын

Question, do steam trains have different gears? Like a car transmission?

@kansasstatealerting2424 4 жыл бұрын

biscuitninja No, they do not have gear they do have forward and reverse which requires changing the position of the reverser

@bangwezl 6 жыл бұрын

Listening to this big ole varmint as it winds on the mainline makes me want to scream and pull my hair! Holy Democracy, listen to that: Diesels are the workhorses, sure, but the sound and fury of a big hog getting out of town in a hurry makes me want a Brass Band, with Astronauts, pretty girls, and ice cream! GO, BABY, GO...

@johnathanwoodley5005 2 жыл бұрын

844 gots UP challenger 3985 whistle

@dominichetherington2287 3 жыл бұрын

Early in the vid when 844 is passing the freight the diesel is emitting exhaust as if its "giving a hand" there's one thing for sure it doesn't look like its idling!!!!!

@paducahandlouisvillerailro1694 3 жыл бұрын

I have the golden spike of Union Pacific no 844

@jcalpha2717 3 жыл бұрын

Say What?

@trainzillamodelrailroading9905 8 жыл бұрын

Ve always wondered....what is the diesel for?

@christopherd2100 8 жыл бұрын

Probably there to help, so as not to overstress the old steamer. And also to provide dynamic braking when they need to stop.

@NoNameManFromMars 7 жыл бұрын

Tank at 3:57. You're welcome. :)

@NoNameManFromMars 7 жыл бұрын

***** Try replaying it at 3:57 a couple of times. You'll see it!

@user-lx3bx7bq4l 8 жыл бұрын

이 기관차는 연결봉2개 바퀴6개

@PhilipCarroll64 11 ай бұрын

How does one become a train driver? Is it hard work?

@djmpvae27091978 6 жыл бұрын

4-8-4

@aleart1687 Жыл бұрын

How many kilomerter per hour

@natejenkins8645 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Is the whistle from 3985?

@jacobwoods8738 8 жыл бұрын

It could be, she wore it in 2011 I know, before she wore the UP 40xx whistle.

@Daichan1893 8 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Woods I believe you're correct. It was replaced after 2010.

@carburetedseltzer120 8 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Woods Why would UP replace the whistle that it had before?

@jacobwoods8738 8 жыл бұрын

Sometimes whistles get worn, or they change them for special occasions. Changing whistles had been huge since the Railtour era of the 1970s and beyond.

@carburetedseltzer120 8 жыл бұрын

If the whistle is worn could the re-machine one? And is it possible that they changed it because it is its first run in 2016 or they just decided to change it because they could?.