That stretch of track is not normally used by anything but commuter rail traffic it is owned by Metro rail. This train was a special trip.

that moment when a 93 year old steam engine beats your prius in a race.

The railroad line was actually there for many years before there was a freeway. When they built the freeway, they only slightly re-aligned the track.

Kids must be like: Daddy faster, faster! Train is gonna win.

I'm very glad that this was in my recommended. Brought back memories of my Polar Express train set as a kid

I've been saying that needs to be done for years. Most of the freeways have a median down the middle, put electric commuter trains there and cut down traffic. I might put a more substantial barrier between the cars and tracks though. I had to take the bus a few years ago while my car was broke. What takes 20 minutes by car took two hours by bus with a swap in the middle. That's why they are mostly empty.

Cars: look at this dude Train: I AM A CAR TOO

Having lived in California for 23 years I had no idea that the fact our trains run down the middle of the highway was a spectacle.

Love this. I am rail fan especially engines. Steam engines are my favorite. Brings back the good old times. Thanks for sharing this.

I actually like how there's a relic driving down the free way (well chugging)

This line originally was the Pacific Electric line that went from Los Angeles, to San Bernardino. It was built in the early 1900’s. The Southern Pacific used this after its acquisition of PE in the late 1940’s I believe. The tracks remained there when the freeway opened in 1951. The line was used for freight service after PE shut the line down for trolley service. Over the years they added lanes which diminished the distance from the tracks considerably. Cool video.

“With six feet separating the cars from the train” *at least trains are social distancing*

Holy cow, that is too cool! I would love to drive alongside that big steam loco at freeway speed!

*★★★ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VIDEO ★★★* *1) There are a lot of trains in America that run down main streets & freeways* - Yes I read America has a lot of places like this with trains running down the middle of main streets & freeways etc, even came across some footage of a freight train running down the middle of a main street of what looked like a small town. but this footage really stood out and said do a story on me. *2) Reasons why the train hardly has any smoke* - One other reason no smoke, The train track east bound is on a down hill where very little power is needed. But-you're correct that they are very careful about smoke on the 3751 (Thanks Tom Christman) *3) It is a steam "locomotive", not "train"* - I know you are right but from a lamens point of view, when you look at a whole train you say it's a train, such as look at that steam train, but yes the engine is the Steam Locomotive, not Steam Train. *4) Perth, Australia has a train running down freeway like this* - I was not aware of that at the time I wrote the script + I had never seen it or heard about it, as Perth is one of the most remote cities on the planets, but I saw some youtube footage, as it's not really the same thing as it appear to have a much wider gap between the track and cars. *5) Two engines to transport 3 coaches!!* - many people seem to have answers for this, but I think it was only pulling 3 coaches because it is not a daily run train, it was a (promotional / exhibition) run. *6) I have never seen that train on that stretch of track before* - That stretch of track is not normally used by anything but commuter rail traffic it is owned by Metro rail. This train was a special trip.(Thanks MrBNARick) *7) The Train Track was their before the Freeway* - The reason the train runs down the Freeway is the Track was there long before the Interstate probably since the early 1900's like around WWI. The Freeway was built around it. I tried googling information on this stretch of interstate and could not find this information. (Thank you gnrdude for the info) *8) Forgive me for getting some facts & terms wrong* - I made this story to talk about a train going down the middle of a freeway, which I personally have never seen before, I thought it was something special. I called the train a Steam Train (as a lamen) not Steam Locomotive, I did not mention Perth Australia had a train like this (I did not know about and I live in Australia). I did not know the train track in the footage was on a downhill slope hence why so little smoke. so many things I may have gotten wrong in the eyes of Train Enthusiasts. *9) Google maps location of area in video* - www.google.com/maps/@34.0723379,-118.140357,16z it is dawning on me now how devoted you guys are to trains and how much you know about this stuff, I honestly do not know much at all, I just thought it was a cool story, I hope you still enjoyed it.

One other reason no smoke-east bound is on a down hill where very little power is needed. But-you're correct that they are very careful about smoke on the 3751. Originally, I-10 was much narrower when built. I has been widened over the years-hence closer to the tracks.

Looks like the traffic was enjoying the spectacle as well. Cars were moving slowly to take in the unusual sight of this steam engine. Nice.....

Oh, my gosh! There is so much that in this video. I love the engine and the fact that there is a train running down the middle of a highway. A very entertaining video. I appreciate that you gave such a descriptive narration. Thanks for sharing.

That is quite a sight seeing a beautiful steam engine chugging down the freeway

I love seeing steam engines run super efficiently like this, while steam and smoke is cool and all, seeing one operate at it's peak operational potential is just awesome to see

Nicely shot! Seeing that huge black engine come charging up right next to your car…goosebumps!

Beautiful train! and a good use for the median strip

Video was very informative! I have thought the diesel train was there to push the steam locomotive but now everything makes sense.

As those had conducted research when it was common to put down a rail line in the middle of a highway median or a freeway along with the main street of a small town when a track was laid in the middle of the I-10 when the only separation was no-posts between the lanes of traffic and the line when ATSF 3751 made an excursion.

This video just made my day, thank you so much my good sir for uploading this video..👍👍👍

Yes very cool. Great vid. Ignore those who only criticize. We have tracks in the middle of a tollway here, meh. Only see freight, and, as you said, not as close to the autos. I would love to see a steamer run it.

This is so awesome!!!

"Its lacking the billowing smoke" Oh it must have had its fuel converted "The reason is the fireman is firing the engine efficiently" Oh wow that's amazing "Also its fuel was converted" ...

Very nice video. Great work!

Cool video! My friend said he saw something similar. Also btw other rapid transit/commuter trains do indeed run through the median of the freeway, an example being the Red and Blue lines of the Chicago L system.

Other spots are the Spring Garden station on the Market-Frankford Line (smack in the middle of I95) The Chicago L’s Red Line south of the Loop (the Dan Ryan branch, in the middle of I90/I94) and the Blue line in multiple areas.

Great vid, thanx 4 posting

Wonder World steam train video That was amazing! CHARMING! Excellent quirky subject, well told, merging of disparate ideas into a low key comfortable respite for a few moments! Thanks! I'm coming back for more!

It's Emmett Lathrop "Doc" Brown and Carla with his Fandom powered time machine! They must be headed to meet up with Marty to fix the flux capacitor in the DeLorean.

Great stuff! I know that freeway well.

This is so amazing and special! ❤️

magnificent - every bit as fantastic as the first shuttle launch or the Saturn V - certainly a pinnacle of human mind creation and steel, this simple & perfect video correctly places all of that in it's rightful perspective.

Very good.

By the way, thanks for a cool video of a steam train. Yes, _train_. It was a train, and it was a steam engine pulling it so it was a steam train. And you do put a lot of work into keeping this up to date with the FAQ and all. Thumbs up!

Very good filming and thanks

Very impressive, it must be a delight for the motorist's to be up close to a piece of history in action.

All we had to do was follow the damn train, CJ!

I’m going to California for winter break.... I hope I see this

Beautiful. Loved it

Very cool video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

WE LOVE STEAM TRAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY KZfaq VIDEOS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D

I love steam locomotives

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Absolute amazing rail work & therapy

Those train tracks parallel to the road exist in Calgary Alberta except the train is just a usual city train

Love this. Thumbs up. Use the CC to translate from British to American.

Its *fookin* crazy mate!!!

Good stuff. Thank you

2:16 *GARFIELD AVE*

Steam trains locomotives, we're most beautiful trains of al time ,as compare nowdays trains

Awesome! Thanks for leading me to such awe! On Google Maps, I even found a crazy station along this line, just down the road!

A Beautiful beatiful of machinery. An absolute work of immaculate restoration & definitely a piece of art Chugging away so gracefully.

0:50 - 6 feet? Umm, no. They miscalculated a bit there for dramatic effect.

They need to put more cars behind it

I live in Los Angeles. That train track is part of the MetroLink commuter rail service from LA's Union Station to San Bernardino and usually, you only see diesel locomotives that belong to MetroLink on that track, but occasionally, trackage rights are allowed to get locomotives like this from one place to another.

Beautiful video

For all the thomas fans,this is a tender engine,thomas was a tank engine,there are literally hundreds of steam engine types,every steam engine is not thomas.Call it Henry or Gordon for example.

THIS IS THE FUTURE!

Really nice video and commentary, for which thanks!

What a gorgeous looking engine. greetings from UK ,thanks.

TGV Train: All Had to Do was Follow The Damn Steam Train BNSF!!!

[Driving along] "wow that train is so awesome it's just 6 feet away from my car look at it go I can't beliv**SMASH!!!!!** ....... [Not drving along anymore] "Wow that stopped traffic I just rear ended really came out of nowhere!"

Love that. Wish they could do that more often in more places.

There is a passenger rail line like this one right in the middle of I-25 in central NM just south of Santa Fe. Currently, there are no steam trains on the line, but AT&SF 2926 was just restored and is being readied for service, so stay tuned!

THE FUTURE IS NOW!

Black smoke means the fireman could do better, but many crews will smoke the engine on purpose for the camera because it looks impressive. Makes me want to hit the fireman with the shovel too for giving the engines a reputation for pollution. White smoke is not really smoke- its exhaust steam, cooling off and condensing as it leaves the engine. This is a good thing to see, because it means so much of the energy in the fuel made it into the locomotive that the exhaust gas is cold when it comes out. I usually fire coal, and when I do I aim for a faint haze of black so that I know I am not injuring the boiler by giving it excess air. With a few exceptions, I can usually keep the engine burning hot and efficient so that as much of the energy in the coal is captured by the boiler as possible.

I love this video! I can imagine a train like that going down the middle of a freeway. I wish I could see it in person.

i rode this train on a special excursion from L.A. to Williams, AZ. back in '02... it was a great ride & one of the last things i did with my dad before he passed away..

A diesel in case the steamer fails; what a laught! They are more reliable then todays diesels!!!

wonder world just north of woodland,Washington these the BNSF SEATTLE SUB DOWN MIDDLE OF I5 BNSF UNION PACIFIC RR'S AMTRAK TALGO TRAINS COAST STARLIGHT AMAZING RIGHT can you do of this rail line down middle i5 ?

Wow, this is terrific

Thanks for the excellent Video. I am fond of Railways 🚂

Have you ever been to perth Australia? we have 2 high speed lines that runs within the freeway median for 110km at speeds of up to 130km/h do some research

That’s gotta be a distraction.

What a beautiful video.

Love it!

The funny thing is that that outdated dinosaur can outrun most of the shit we got on American rails today

IT'S THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE! (I KNOW IT'S NOT A TANK ENGINE, BUT THIS LITERALLY THOMAS IN RL)!

Very Informative n Innovative video..really Superb 🍒👍

great video mate very big like and sub.

That’s beautiful... but don’t forget that the US railway network is one of the most inefficient of the 1st world countries.

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE IN REAL LIFE!!!!

Awesome!

UNUSUAL BUT VERY INTERESTING THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS

That's cool! If you're out west you can go to Durango CO. The D&SNG is there. Authentic late 19th century train. It'll take you up to Silverton. I've ridden it. Burned cinders in the hair and everything. Amazing scenery. I'd LOVE to be on a highway and have one of these pull up next to me like that.

That was very cool and interesting to watch a train on the freeway.

I wish that I could see something like this! Awesome!

So cool!

Very cool!

that is so awesome!

I’d love to see that in person. Great video.

Yeah, very nicely done...

That is so cool!

Very nice

lovely!

This is right near my house (Alhambra/Rosemead). This rail line used to be part of the old trolley system. During that time the rail line ran in between a four lane highway (two lanes each way). The freeway was an enlargement of the highway that previously existed.