Northwest Doubleheader Steam

[lionelkid456]

I love this! I can't noy believe these awsome 4-8-4s would doublehead in 2007! I hope they doublehead again. :)

[trainguy3]

I think that the 844 looks longer than SP 4449

[geomodelrailroader]

this was the first time I saw #844 since I was a kid she came back in 2010 but too bad 4449 was not with her

[TrainTrackTrav]

Look at 1:15! The people stop in their tracks to watch a piece of history fly by! Everybody stops to see a steam engine go by! I love that.

[GooglFascists]

@TrainTrackTrav We even used to do that back when I was a boy in

the late 40s and 50s and steam locomotives were everywhere!

There has always been that certain majesty about them that diesels

will NEVER achieve.

PURE AMERICAN IRON.

[Rtchugg]

I have this one!

[Jemalacane]

With the close run-bys, I could just feel the awesome power of steam.

[Cyclist051]

I know why they so often put a diesel into the head, but I sure wish they wouldn't! Very nice shots of these loco's.

[Xantec]

its done in case for any reason they have to damp down. being stuck behind a broken down locomotive on a single track, would mean that eventually the locomotives boiler would run dry. just a safety policy.

[ThomasRivette]

I'm still ticked off from the fact that they only showed 3 days of the double header.

[falzonbr]

I saw the 4449 in Owosso, Michigan for TrainFestival 2009 and I'm a huge fan of Mainline Steam in the USA!

[deloreanman14]

Actually it's used to provide dynamic braking.

[7974brewfamily]

IIRC the Diesel also provides power to the passenger cars.

[deloreanman14]

And that, as well. The generators in there can barely keep up so you bring in a big ol diesel to run all your high-draw items like A/C and whatnot.

[killerbees177]

WOW man the Pacific always have the best locomotives. I wish the South had kept their locomotives. New Orleans have some though

[ThomasRivette]

I have this movie, but I still don't get why they only showed 3 days of the Doubleheader and not all 4.

[wippydobo321]

its weird they live pretty far away from each other but they seem to doublehead a lot

[modeltrainman12345]

@wippydobo321 Same railway system, so it's easy to get to each place, the only thing is that the UP doesn't own the 4449, I think a private businessman does.

[rambaseball45]

are the diesel engines we use today more powerful than the old steams??

[736berkshire]

NAHHH!

[bigdan4712]

its not that they are any more powerful...its just alot more efficient running than a steam locomotive...and staff costs are lower

[736berkshire]

They should do this again.

[kingelvis24]

agreed and i whish i was on the train!

[FitzNS]

Yeah its nice when they have both steams and no Diesel in they always seem to team the 844 with a diesel the 844 wasnt even pulling in one of those shots. When they ran the UP3985 from Denver to Wyoming they didnt team it with a diesel it flew solo.

[DeltaPhi79]

Those whistles sound creepy. Especially if it was at night.

[NscaleRR]

@DeltaPhi79 You should hear 1218!

[micahthatrocks]

im so glad they didnt mess up with those two steam locomotive by puting diesel on it!

[pravoslavny]

I love the reaction by the people at 1:14. What the hell was that! Priceless!

[gyjg6564167]

Have the DVD and I love it. However, a little historical correction must be known. This would be the second time 844 and 4449 would doublehead together. The last time was back in 1976.

[MSTSFreak]

This DVD looks amazing and I love both engines

[joeloveschicago]

i am really a big fan of 4449!

[Faztlan]

The Whistle Vs. The Five Fhime Horn

[engineer6325]

I gotta get this DVD, I'm a fan of both engines.

[msmayapapaya]

Aw shucks, we were in the San Juans when they passed right below our house. Great videos on youtube!

[unionpacific4006]

The 844 and 4449 are beasts

[Mikelandscaper]

I bought this 2 hour dvd from Pentrex and really enjoy it.

[AEM7andthomasfan]

@Mikelandscaper Same here

[weaville]

Wonderful shots. Greetings from this side of the pond.

[mmmykha]

I wanted to get 844 and 4449 in HO

[buntik1687]

I wish at lease one bigboy was running. :(

[BNSF9250]

what does " working in tandem" mean?

[gcoochy]

It means two engines linked together

[BNSF9250]

thank you for the information!

[dkslfjgh]

That 844 is absolutely awesome!

[armie621]

844 along with 3985 is Owned by UP

[boeingLL747]

if 4449 is owned by Portland who owns 844?

[amtrakf40]

Union Pacific.

Dan

[CoastStarlight11]

I was going to chase down and get vids & photo shoots of UP 844 when it was heading east between Nampa, Idaho and Pocatello, Idaho around Memprial Day weekend however at the last second I had to fill in for a nortorious "no show" at work and got screwed over and missed it. Maybe I can shoot some vid of it when it heads my way through northern Nevada some day.

[boeingLL747]

why does the 844 need an extra diesel?

[me412fan]

idk

[trainmaster844]

The diesel was added because 844 was renumbered 8444 to make way for a GP30 Diesel numbered 844. The diesel behind her is a SD70ACe #8444.

[thaddeusthudpucker]

its not that they need the diesel...the old steamers are tired iron and they like to have a diesel in the consist in case the steamer breaks down.

[UPTRAIN]

Great tape, guys. Can't wait for mine.

[NorthwestRailfan]

I just got this video and is a must for any one that saw this historic steam event in person.

[mmcmurdie]

videographer rocks!

[brino182]

make a video of the south simcoe railway

[F40PHR231]

I love the unwary public's reaction at 1:13, just about to run the hell outta there when the whistle blows, LOL!

[Beaver456]

Nice catch on the people! Didn't see that the 1st time. Lol!

[trainmaster844]

WELL DONE PENTREX!!! This is the first modern steam excursion vid in YEARS! I've been waiting for a new steam release and now my wish has come true!

BTW- It's the 10th anniversary of 844's trip through Tennessee Pass and the Royal Gorge this year!!!

[NorthwestRailfan]

When will it be released?

[NorthwestRailfan]

AWESOME! Is there actually goingto be a movie on the event?