I hope they scrap that piece of shit what a worthless paint scheme. Worst president in the history of the United States and you get a locomotive painted after you? Union Pacific really screwed up here.
The engine used to be on the MHOFW and the MFWHO and I've caught it several times. I haven't seen it at the roundhouse for a while. I have seen the SP engine and the Katy a few times the past month or so.
No they don't wash it all the time. I've been on it when it was pretty dirty. But there's no graffiti in it as some probably think there is.
It a a shame that this unit is now in storage in Arkansas due to engine trouble. UP won't fix it up in this sour economy, who knows when it'll take back to the rails.
How many of you idiots think that the UNIOn engineers like operating a REPUBLICAN BUSHECONOMICS locomotive! Jesus, get real soon we will have FEROMEX-UP and TFM-KCS as the entire rail system. What do you think NAFTA and BUSHECONOMICS are about? Free trade? It means no jobs for americans and our unions will be gone. Pray for a Democratic president! OBAMA!!
It's all in the PRIDE OF THE EMPLOYEES, I always tried to do my part in keeping the cab clean at all costs, it just makes for a better job done when you do it, JUST DO IT! GREAT RAIL FOOTAGE OF THE 4141!
I work for UP in Houston, I've worked on this engine many times. Yeah they do keep it clean. Cleaner than all the others. Kinda ashame if you ask me. Wish they cleaned all of them like that one, especially the Flag Units.
A very good horn, better than a lot of standard K5LAs that are all too common. Some may hate the EMD 710 engine, but a lot of GE Dash-8s are being scrapped, almost all of them are less than 20 years old. There's a lot to be said about two-stroke reliability.
As per Silocon212, the EMD two-strokes also sound better than the GE fours, or any other locomotive engine brand for that matter. And again there's that reliability bonus. It really surprises me that the EMDs aren't dominant. Perhaps it's because GE makes cheaper (read: shoddier) equipment, both in price and worksmanship.
A lot of the old GE Universal Series locos (called U-boats by railfans) met the same fate in the 1980s because of the same reason. While there are 40 and even 50 year old EMDs still in everyday service. GO EMD!
I work for BNSF,probably be longer-whenever she derails/gets wreaked or needs an overhaul where they take her all apart,then they`ll repaint it. Some H1`s that where yellow/blue/or cascade green have been repainted a few times now that I know of. It`s a crapshoot.
Hey is it true that just like Air Force One they REQUIRE this engine (UP 4141) to be washed constantly so as not to accumulate any dirt and to maintain a VERY CLEAN image? I have been lucky enough to see Air Force One land at LAX ONCE before and hope I will be able to see this pass by my house. Oh and yes I know this Engine (UP 4141) is not Presidential but dedicated to George Bush SR.
@DaaYay No, they do not have to clean it, it does not represent the president either, it does represent the library named on G. Bush SR. For the airplane, the only reason they wash it, like any other airplane, is that they take less fuel when clean (when its rainy or snowing they even "wax" them with a special chemical that will prevent water or ice to stick to it for the next 10-20 minute, so they can takeoff and do not have ice building on wings), and dirt could clog instrument sensors.
why dont they just paint it into UP colors instead of just ditching it?? Thats a very expencive piece of equiptment gone to waist!
trainz675 4 months ago
0:50, Wish that was my house there! Sit out back with the cooler & bbq pit and enjoy the rail traffic. :-)
Landaux 7 months ago
I hope they scrap that piece of shit what a worthless paint scheme. Worst president in the history of the United States and you get a locomotive painted after you? Union Pacific really screwed up here.
BNSF9370 7 months ago
EPIC HORN i love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
444mrjimmy 9 months ago
SWEETNESS!!!
dwkcamman611 1 year ago
Sounds like a Nathan Horn
megs905 1 year ago
i like this sound :)
USSNevadaBB36 1 year ago
Look! It's Train Force 1!
CookiesAndGuns95 1 year ago
SWEEEEETTT!!!
dwkcamman611 1 year ago
Toller Sound, Top Video,Grüße vom Peter aus Germany
drixdresspress 1 year ago
This isn't railroad one?
Jemalacane 1 year ago
This horn is better than other SD70ACe
MrLuebeck 1 year ago
They should make an Obama unit
fixierider97 1 year ago
@fixierider97 I know. By CN. Obama 44 SD40-2 high nose purchased from NS (the locomotive)
MrLuebeck 1 year ago
@fixierider97 I agree!!! Then derail it....
rosswhit119 1 year ago
The engine used to be on the MHOFW and the MFWHO and I've caught it several times. I haven't seen it at the roundhouse for a while. I have seen the SP engine and the Katy a few times the past month or so.
No they don't wash it all the time. I've been on it when it was pretty dirty. But there's no graffiti in it as some probably think there is.
kaastle 1 year ago
redneks
NSrailfest 1 year ago
Fantastic!
5*****
LSZocker2009 2 years ago
If this is the George Dumbya Bush, why isn't the locomotive facing backwards?
madvu2 2 years ago
Geo H.W. Bush 41 is daddy Bush, but UP could name a wreck or a scrap yard after King Geo 43.
epistte 2 years ago
It a a shame that this unit is now in storage in Arkansas due to engine trouble. UP won't fix it up in this sour economy, who knows when it'll take back to the rails.
theup3985 2 years ago
why dont they just call it operation disaster
CharlieX90 2 years ago
In order for this section to be double tracked, signals on the south side will have to be moved south.
Sniper12890 2 years ago
Im sure the neighbors loved that
pdwman 2 years ago
hi, the movies is excellent, thanks ★★★★★
vladimir2366fa 2 years ago
awesome catch!
Aero203 2 years ago
What kind of horn is that?
sidekike3 2 years ago
K5LLA.
railfan4235 2 years ago
great catch!!! my favorite engine 4141! hope to have the chanse to ever see it again
5 *****
juvmol 3 years ago
if they ever made one with obama's name on it, it would be a disgrace to railroading and all those who enjoy it
rockguitarist946 2 years ago
I agree
Trainman11185 2 years ago
The airforce one paint actually looks pretty good on this SD70ACe.
my favorite and got to be the best schem paint of all time
juvmol 3 years ago
That 3rd crossing sounds like the SR348 crossing in Maricopa
UP1340 3 years ago
how u did to take so many shots??
juvmol 3 years ago
I'd say that the man loves a chase?
B10Mman 3 years ago
id woud have love to chase this engine once in a lifetime
juvmol 2 years ago
How many of you idiots think that the UNIOn engineers like operating a REPUBLICAN BUSHECONOMICS locomotive! Jesus, get real soon we will have FEROMEX-UP and TFM-KCS as the entire rail system. What do you think NAFTA and BUSHECONOMICS are about? Free trade? It means no jobs for americans and our unions will be gone. Pray for a Democratic president! OBAMA!!
armyof11 3 years ago
Love this unit and great horn! That horn reminds of the P5 horns on NS units. I wish more of those were in service.
theup3985 3 years ago
id lay on the horn i love it
trainwatcher116 3 years ago
And another great catch!
Hickler90 4 years ago
It's all in the PRIDE OF THE EMPLOYEES, I always tried to do my part in keeping the cab clean at all costs, it just makes for a better job done when you do it, JUST DO IT! GREAT RAIL FOOTAGE OF THE 4141!
jmehl77 4 years ago
I work for UP in Houston, I've worked on this engine many times. Yeah they do keep it clean. Cleaner than all the others. Kinda ashame if you ask me. Wish they cleaned all of them like that one, especially the Flag Units.
naybrann 4 years ago
A very good horn, better than a lot of standard K5LAs that are all too common. Some may hate the EMD 710 engine, but a lot of GE Dash-8s are being scrapped, almost all of them are less than 20 years old. There's a lot to be said about two-stroke reliability.
cnnw3929 4 years ago
Heck, I think the EMD two stroke engine is the best sounding engine anywhere.
silicon212 4 years ago
As per Silocon212, the EMD two-strokes also sound better than the GE fours, or any other locomotive engine brand for that matter. And again there's that reliability bonus. It really surprises me that the EMDs aren't dominant. Perhaps it's because GE makes cheaper (read: shoddier) equipment, both in price and worksmanship.
cnnw3929 4 years ago
A lot of the old GE Universal Series locos (called U-boats by railfans) met the same fate in the 1980s because of the same reason. While there are 40 and even 50 year old EMDs still in everyday service. GO EMD!
cbehr91 3 years ago
Repaint it armour yellow and grey.
seankolker 4 years ago
I'll give UP 5 more years before they repaint it.
Ryanr4449 4 years ago
I work for BNSF,probably be longer-whenever she derails/gets wreaked or needs an overhaul where they take her all apart,then they`ll repaint it. Some H1`s that where yellow/blue/or cascade green have been repainted a few times now that I know of. It`s a crapshoot.
seankolker 4 years ago
Hey is it true that just like Air Force One they REQUIRE this engine (UP 4141) to be washed constantly so as not to accumulate any dirt and to maintain a VERY CLEAN image? I have been lucky enough to see Air Force One land at LAX ONCE before and hope I will be able to see this pass by my house. Oh and yes I know this Engine (UP 4141) is not Presidential but dedicated to George Bush SR.
DaaYay 4 years ago
I never heard of that.
TrainedKiller35 4 years ago
@DaaYay Not that I know of. It hits the yard then goes back on the train headed the other direction.
kaastle 1 year ago
@DaaYay No, they do not have to clean it, it does not represent the president either, it does represent the library named on G. Bush SR. For the airplane, the only reason they wash it, like any other airplane, is that they take less fuel when clean (when its rainy or snowing they even "wax" them with a special chemical that will prevent water or ice to stick to it for the next 10-20 minute, so they can takeoff and do not have ice building on wings), and dirt could clog instrument sensors.
julienjjj 1 year ago
junk horn junk engine take it for someone who run's them everyother day for 200miles but for the railfans glad someone likes them
hellkatan 4 years ago
Great horn. Great engine.
CSX6000 4 years ago
I LOVE THIS HORN!
ducker1942 4 years ago
Columbus, Texas.
TrainedKiller35 4 years ago
Hey,
Where was that residential like setting at? I like it a lot. Glad to see another Houston area person on here.
WolfmanAndrew 4 years ago