UP 3985 pulls the Ringling circus train Cheyenne to Denver 09/28/2010 ©

[TrainsCDG]

I dont think the diesel is under power, it dosn't appear to have exhaust. Its there merely as an extra set of brakes as challengers are quite old and mega expensive

[arlingtontrains7]

shot at 6:22 is awsome!!:D

[70judgeman]

Did anyone notice at about 5:23...the guy running biffed by the red Expedition!?! Good stuff! Slow down buddy...you already missed it!

[timetoexhaleinfl]

why is there a helicopter

[unkonshus]

@timetoexhaleinfl Somebody decided they needed aerial coverage of the historic event.

[rtbzzz]

U P,  you're pure class.

[WorldOfNothin]

if I counted right, you have 2 extra tenders, a diesel, and about 65 cars lol nice train

[draco19571]

Saw the train here in NY on the cvsxtmain, being pulled by NS loco. Abnd again with cxst locos.

[dwkcamman611]

AWESOME!!!

[deloreanman14]

There is not a single video of this train on YT without that stupid helicopter ruining the shot. If I ever find out who hired it, I'll kick him in the balls.

[jointlinerailfan]

@deloreanman14 The Circus hired them.

[Howard1939]

The diesel is required for primarily for keeping the brake lines charged & used for grades, IIRC it's controlled from a control stand in 3985..

It's the same deal when SP4447 runs excursions on BNSF in the NW, sometimes added insurance is a privately own former Amtrak F40PH

[09JDCTrainMan]

What's with the diesel, she has 2 auxiliary tenders behind her.

[unkonshus]

@09JDCTrainMan_Well, we are talking about a record breaking 65 car consist. The diesel was pulling too, not sure it was absolutely needed, there are lots of mtns on that route, maybe dynamic braking more than anything

[bluesguitardude]

@unkonshus im not familiar with th term "dynamic braking"... what does it mean? any help could be aprecciated...

[unkonshus]

@bluesguitardude_Basically, the electric traction motors that do the pulling on newer engines can also be used to slow the train without actually using friction brakes on wheels as the primary way to stop a train. Steam engines dont have electric motors, so w/o a diesel to assist in power and braking, the friction pads on the steamer stopping a full length train would be a risk by todays standards.

[pkat]

@bluesguitardude Think of "dynamic braking" as an electronic form of downshifting. The electric motors that drive the wheels have their polarity reversed electronically turning them into generators. Giant resistors inside the locomotive (generally in the very top towards the back) are used to put a load on those generators, because a generator with a heavy load is hard to turn. This slows the locomotive down without using the wheel brakes.

[bluesguitardude]

@pkat hmm... makes sense...

[HelloHansSolo]

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[bluesguitardude]

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[bluesguitardude]

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[HelloHansSolo]

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[bluesguitardude]

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[bluesguitardude]

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[HelloHansSolo]

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[bluesguitardude]

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[HelloHansSolo]

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[bluesguitardude]

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[HelloHansSolo]

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[PereMarquette1223]

@unkonshus The diesel was used to power the passenger cars and for extra braking when nessecary. UP 3985 did all the work.

[oldeagle1911]

@09JDCTrainMan Well, I think the Diesel is just a helper.Surely UP 844 would look better.The two tenders are water-tenders for 3985.They are usefull for long distance-rides,because they have no condense-tenders.

[09JDCTrainMan]

@oldeagle1911 I know they are water-tenders, I'm just saying that diesels always ruin a steam locomotive's operation.

[mbtech2003]

Thats alot of weight on that bridge at 6:15

[unkonshus]

@mbtech2003 it held though!

[Lightwolf333]

Truly awesome man. I wish I could have seen this

[crail4ever]

Great Video Brad and man i saw her here in Kirkwood and man was it a think of beauty.

O btw i am going back down to Texas in December, just and FYI

[unkonshus]

@crail4ever Thanks, let me know when so i can maybe work around the holidays...

[crail4ever]

@unkonshus ok will do

[BNSF700]

that is history right there!! A 1st time 3895 and RB&B circus train! Awesome!

[Olfablade]

I like the guy running and falling down behind the red Ford Expedition @ 5:25

[deloreanman14]

@Olfablade - LOL. Good catch man. He really bit it.

[Olfablade]

I like the guy running and falling down behind the red Ford SUV @ 5:25

[carlosdetoledo]

Fantastico video!

[cwckdh]

Great work Brad. Been a while since I've seen her. Definitely 5*s. Thanks for sharing!

[unkonshus]

@cwckdh This was her maiden run from a 2 year service layover.

[dthawk]

5 Stars. Nice work!

[dnickl26]

NICE!! @6:15

[SkipW]

@dnickl26 Sand Creek from the south side of the I-270 embankment is choice spot

[ruckusrails]

Great perspective and crisp sound, excellent work!