The Plane was on approach to Cheyenne Airport, there is an Air National Guard Base there. Metallicafan3113 If your asking about the plane it is Turbo Prop.
@gizmo98550 Well, what were you expecting, it to wave and say hello? Lol sorry, thats just pretty much a salute for an aircraft, unless there is an aifield or and airport nearby, theres no reason the plane should be flying that low. Anyways, loved the video, great quality, and got so many clips of it starting, backing into the mainline, and even a whistle from her, great video!
Does 4-8-4 signify anything? Also, I haven't heard of any locomotive or any engine that uses recycled oil as its fuel. Do you really mean the recycled oil from our oil changes?
It's the "Living Legend". HaloCE14 says it best. The only thing I'll add is that when the Steam Era came to an end and diesels took over passenger service 844 was switched to frieght and yard work. It was also used to thaw out switches when they would freeze. UP 3985 is the only Challenger in operation and has the title of the "World's Largest Operating Steam Locomotive". 3985 was restored, I forget when but I think it was in the 80s.
Fantastic video!! But I believe you are geograghically backwards! Check your info box; Sherman hill is west of Cheyenne, the runby was at Archer hill! I'm curious why no one else noticed!
@TheLargecars Steam trains were mostly taken out of business because they were underpowered, they were very unefficient, and messy. Diesel trains should rule for at least another 50 years before electric takes over, and by then, bye-bye steam. Gabe Newell will have taken over the RR systems.
@niroom404 Actually steam was shown to be more powerful. The reason they fell out of favor was the cost of repair. A diesel did almost the same amount of work as a steam engine for less cost. The Railroads only had to refuel it with one power instead of the coal/wood/oil and water mixture it took to make steam. Thus railroads decided to go with something, while a little bit underpowered compared to their steam engines, to them it was the more cost effective choice thus the end of the Steam Age.
@metallicafan3113 there are only two gas turbines left and sadley neither of them are in operating condition they are preserved in two different museums
@metallicafan3113 there are only 2 gas turbines left one is at the Illinois railway museum and the other is at Ogden Utah museum X-18 is at illinois and X-26 is at ogden utah
we can send a man to the moon numerous times but nothing compares to the launch of a old time steam locomotive. i'll bet those ''greenies'' are like the code word for communists i.e. green on the outside but red on the inside - are behide the movement to snuff out steam locomotives.
Steam loco's (as totally awesome as they are) lack one thing to be competitive in the rail arena..Tractive effort..If you look at many old steam loco videos, you will see that they are VERY prone to wheel spin, this is due to their low tractive effort.. It is not a correctable issue and is due to the construction and weight and balance of the loco..
man i loved the sound of those e units firing up great catch!
Barricade360 1 month ago
1:25, Awesome shot. Very cool post, Thanx for sharing that!
THEATREofPAIN270 1 month ago
Only thing that could improve that consist was to have E9 #949 included as well. Great video!
Defiant47 2 months ago
sweet!
tchnofile 5 months ago
not used to seeing diesels, or other engines at all, attached to this beast of a steam egine
joevil2025 7 months ago
nice
SuperNJTRANSIT 7 months ago
shes one sexy beast...
wdsmemini 8 months ago
Thomas!
SpeakingMyMind7 8 months ago
Boy! She's long, tall and handsome alright
stratobagster 8 months ago
The steam whistle is a beautiful sound and it makes me sad that we don't hear them everyday out there on the main lines anymore.
cripticgatekeep 8 months ago
Great video and really good clarity, never get tired of seeing the 844 run thanks for sharing
Ffifteenjetbuilder 10 months ago
As far as I'm concerned, the UP844 is the most awesome machine ever devised.
Btw, what is the camera here? The video is beautiful. Thanks! :)
strangersound 11 months ago
Oh look 2009 hello obi ...
sandygrayhkg 11 months ago
my two favorite things lol trains and planes
indian918 1 year ago
The Plane was on approach to Cheyenne Airport, there is an Air National Guard Base there. Metallicafan3113 If your asking about the plane it is Turbo Prop.
wb6anp 1 year ago
ok um.. could someone explain how the hell that was a salute? all it did was fly over the yard
gizmo98550 1 year ago
@gizmo98550 Well, what were you expecting, it to wave and say hello? Lol sorry, thats just pretty much a salute for an aircraft, unless there is an aifield or and airport nearby, theres no reason the plane should be flying that low. Anyways, loved the video, great quality, and got so many clips of it starting, backing into the mainline, and even a whistle from her, great video!
Conrail45 1 year ago
imagine being in front of it when it lets out all the steam
MrBlueboy6666 1 year ago
the 'flyby' starts around 7:30 in case anyone else didn't want to wait
acabtp 1 year ago
Nice vid...steve..
stestepney 1 year ago
RIP Lynn. UP Steam will never quite be the same.
GP9railfan 1 year ago
NICE
4202EJW 1 year ago
This is such a great video. I wish I had been there.
ColSamCarter 1 year ago
The wind turbines in the back ground are cool too!
Intransitman 1 year ago
They should run 844 with those F Units more often, looks more classic that way.
SP4449Warbaby 2 years ago
Those are E units
cbff33 2 years ago
That's what I meant, I hate typos :P
SP4449Warbaby 2 years ago
Smoke 'em if ya got 'em.
11november58 2 years ago
Does 4-8-4 signify anything? Also, I haven't heard of any locomotive or any engine that uses recycled oil as its fuel. Do you really mean the recycled oil from our oil changes?
CONSTITUTIONART1 2 years ago
What's special about this UP844 Steamer, compared to the new Diesels? Any advantageous characteristics with Steamer over Diesels?
CONSTITUTIONART1 2 years ago
I hope the Big boys and challengers are the same way...
ExcaliburLink 2 years ago
I think shes havin a rebuild, someone else will have to back me up on this... im not sure, but i know she'll be back to run
colinroxanduknowit 2 years ago
Why is 844 so famous?
ExcaliburLink 2 years ago
BECAUSE IT IS FAMOUS!
CrossCompond 2 years ago
I know that but WHY
ExcaliburLink 2 years ago
It's the "Living Legend". HaloCE14 says it best. The only thing I'll add is that when the Steam Era came to an end and diesels took over passenger service 844 was switched to frieght and yard work. It was also used to thaw out switches when they would freeze. UP 3985 is the only Challenger in operation and has the title of the "World's Largest Operating Steam Locomotive". 3985 was restored, I forget when but I think it was in the 80s.
trainking844 2 years ago
another great video skip, nowadays when i cant see it person i dial up your vids. keep up the great work and long live Reed Jackson.
kdredman844 2 years ago
Another great video skip!
SychoBilly73 2 years ago
Mais um vídeo maravilhoso!
Parabéns!
Qual é a Locomotiva diesel,numero 951?
gibiliz 2 years ago
Fantastic video!! But I believe you are geograghically backwards! Check your info box; Sherman hill is west of Cheyenne, the runby was at Archer hill! I'm curious why no one else noticed!
maddennis55 2 years ago
nice were those the gas turbines?
metallicafan3113 2 years ago
No just E9 diesel A&B units, sorry but I dont think any gas Turbines are operable today
SkipW 2 years ago
@SkipW your right the are no more gas turnines the are operable
racerboy23432 1 year ago
@SkipW diesel i think i worse than steam powered trains but idk what is ur take on it?
TheLargecars 5 months ago
@TheLargecars Steam trains were mostly taken out of business because they were underpowered, they were very unefficient, and messy. Diesel trains should rule for at least another 50 years before electric takes over, and by then, bye-bye steam. Gabe Newell will have taken over the RR systems.
niroom404 3 months ago
@niroom404 Actually steam was shown to be more powerful. The reason they fell out of favor was the cost of repair. A diesel did almost the same amount of work as a steam engine for less cost. The Railroads only had to refuel it with one power instead of the coal/wood/oil and water mixture it took to make steam. Thus railroads decided to go with something, while a little bit underpowered compared to their steam engines, to them it was the more cost effective choice thus the end of the Steam Age.
OriginalAlphathewolf 3 months ago
@SkipW so do the diesel engine do half the work or just for support?
TheLargecars 5 months ago
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@SkipW so do the diesel engine do half the work or just for support?
TheLargecars 5 months ago
@metallicafan3113 all of the gas turbines are on static display and not in operating condition, not to mention there are only two left in museums
Barricade360 10 months ago
@metallicafan3113 there are only two gas turbines left and sadley neither of them are in operating condition they are preserved in two different museums
Barricade360 8 months ago
@metallicafan3113 there are only 2 gas turbines left one is at the Illinois railway museum and the other is at Ogden Utah museum X-18 is at illinois and X-26 is at ogden utah
Barricade360 1 month ago
Couldn't ask for a better day Skip! Nice Video.
cnwlover 2 years ago
we can send a man to the moon numerous times but nothing compares to the launch of a old time steam locomotive. i'll bet those ''greenies'' are like the code word for communists i.e. green on the outside but red on the inside - are behide the movement to snuff out steam locomotives.
dale1966gto 2 years ago
Steam loco's (as totally awesome as they are) lack one thing to be competitive in the rail arena..Tractive effort..If you look at many old steam loco videos, you will see that they are VERY prone to wheel spin, this is due to their low tractive effort.. It is not a correctable issue and is due to the construction and weight and balance of the loco..
BrunsAce 2 years ago
I might add that I love steam as much as anyone else, but in today's market it just doesn't add up cost wise..
BrunsAce 2 years ago
If you added up the cost of getting positive PR everywhere it rolls... its PRICELESS
SkipW 2 years ago
Now that I'll agree with! :-)
BrunsAce 2 years ago
that car really got messed up
hugeSLIPKNOTfan1 2 years ago
No, Just A Classic Steam Cleaning !
SkipW 2 years ago
haha how hot is the steam coming out?
hugeSLIPKNOTfan1 2 years ago
About 240 - 400 degrees or so
dgmarklin 2 years ago
@SkipW i thought it was converted to burn oil some time before this.
MegaTitanicboy 1 year ago
@SkipW
Does the 844 have the ability to control a diesel helper?
CarNutandTrainNut2 1 year ago
BIG awesome train friend, thx
GollyBill 2 years ago
Love the video. Those E9s bring back memories. Thank you
marodude752002 2 years ago
844 puts them both to shame though in all matters
1225dude 2 years ago
Great tribute to Reed!
DanielVolker 2 years ago
Great video and love the C-130 and love the run by
Maximumbandit09 2 years ago