SP 4449 westbound thru Montana

[BigWheelHawaii]

That's the way I remember how the "Daylight" looked... In fact all the steam engine trains looked the same... Just white steam coming out of the stack... From my home, a mile away up on the hill, all I could see was the "white" steam, over the top of all the prune orchards that lined the

railroad tracks...

[wackymac28]

the 4449 should go to seattle

[TNRnhFerals]

What speed did you hit and was the conductor signaling to you at 5:07/7, or just saying hi?

[ravana71]

Maravilhoso!!



[SuperMario6419]

I like the whistle!

[smoorehouse1]

All I can say is WOW Awesome in fact steam locomotives invented the term.

[naderchaser]

First off, I just surfed into these fabulous vids by happenstance tonite, and have got to say hats off to Skip, for this is some incredible footage. I'm a hardcore tornado / stormchaser, and I know firsthand how darn tough it is to film something while it's moving.

Anyhow, I was wondering, the crews that are on these steam runs, are they super-old timers that were just starting their careers when steam faded out...and how much work is it to be an engineer on a run like this? See my next entry

[naderchaser]

@naderchaser (2nd of 2 posts) Regarding the level of work on a steamer vs an diesel engine of today..what would be the biggest difference in the amount of actual work while the train is running? Incidentally, I'm told that LAST remaining standing water tank for steam engines is about 30 mi. up the road from me in Picacho, Arizona. You can see it from I-10....on the east side of the fwy. Anybody know if this is true. It's owned by S. Pacific. Thank you- Joel in Tucson

[can49th]

That's awesome video! Watching that steam train sure beats looking at modern day diesel locomotives..... great job

[jamiegoddard4]

I love this. I wish you could do this sort of thing in the uk but the linesides are too verdant.

If there was any engine i could to a long tour on. It would be thiis one, it just looks so powerful.

[57bigjoe]

Ahhhh! theres sometjing about trains

[sgtredbluered]

Five (5) Stars! *****

You had the light just right on the last pacing segment, and how you slid to a stop at the finis was great !!

[TranceMasterJohn]

I really enjoyed this video! Fun, fascinating, yet relaxing.

Thanks for posting it.

[CoastStarlight11]

O my gawd!!! This vid is epic to the absolute max!!!!!!

[trainfart]

What a car at 1:45 lol, great video, thank you so much Skip :)

[ThomasRivette]

She's Highballin' it!!

[rs17420]

It is splendid photography

[palealien]

@Skip: Love the shot of your 'office'..

[woodencoasterfan]

It's a shame these classic steamers don't come through Central Florida. The only real classic steamer I've seen is the one that sits on the siding at the Church Street Station, and it's been there for almost twenty years.

[SkipW]

Where is Flagler? just when we need him & long live the FEC

[woodencoasterfan]

Henry Flagler was a pioneer in his day. They actually do have one of his business rail cars from the Pullman company at the Whitehall house museum in Palm Beach, FL. They've done a marvelous job restoring it, but unfortunately, I don't have a video of that as it's been a few years since I was last down there.

[MiNameIsNash]

Nice job!!! 5*

[ta455driver]

You got some nice footage there..

[sbd650]

*****

[maddennis55]

So, where was this trainfest?, and what all was there? Great chase!!

[SkipW]

TrainFestival 2009 is Americas Largest Celebration of Railroading and will include 8 steam locomotives under steam, This family event is being held as a fund raiser to keep operating Pere Marquette steam locomotive no. 1225. This locomotive owned by the Steam Railroading Institute of Owosso, MI is due for FRA re-certification in 2010. This locomotive is best known as the steam locomotive portrayed in the animated movie The Polar Express.

[richmeister1]

Awesom Vid! Long Live Steam

[arkansastrash320]

I bet 4449 was making 60 MPH or better?? 70 is no problem for 4449 either!!

[trainfart]

Outstanding video, Skip  ;)

[trainking844]

Another gem Skip. I got to ask on average how many miles do you chase/ride along with her? History still running!!!! Simply amazing!!!!!

[195017000]

speed train ,??????

FIVE STARS

[DanielVolker]

Now ain't that a good lookin' lady?!?!!

[trainkid0616]

a vary nice video skip 4449 wouldnt be on youtube if it wasnt for u and ur vids

[hoolg]

Once again Skip I must say you have some of the best steam pacing videos out there. You've definatly covered western steam as good as anybody out there and I thank you for doing so.

[SkipW]

We just do it for the youTube viewers

& were Glad to hear that you like 'em

Thank You

[Satsc2]

So this is random but that car at about 1:45 is freaking muddy lol!! but another pefect video from you!!

[SkipW]

But it was Filmed in  Mud-Tan-A

[trainboy32]

awesome video

[vladimir2366fa]

Thanks you, Videos very nice, ５★★★★★