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Title: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: Rattiac on April 25, 2019, 12:17:52 AM

A few years ago I went to see the "Big-Boy" 4014
as it came through Utah , on its way to Cheyenne for it's restoration. Fast forward a bit and now it's almost finished.
The 844 which was recently restored and the debut of the 4014 will be both (double header) to Ogden and back to Cheyenne.
Can't wait to see this. Hopefully I can get some good chase footage/pics on their way up the canyon.

https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/4014/index.htm
UP update.
https://youtu.be/YHw8bJvQivA

844 Chase video.
https://youtu.be/9TCglx-Rtz0

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: sixball on April 25, 2019, 12:14:31 PM

That would be fun to see. There is something really exciting about steam. My friend works in the Virginia & Truckee shops in Virginia City. It's a neat place to visit. They maintain and restore lots of old stuff there.

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: Rattiac on April 27, 2019, 11:06:32 PM

They are pushing it mighty close and it's getting exiting.
https://youtu.be/u4Hv7_Z4ypA

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: Rattiac on April 30, 2019, 01:51:22 PM

Since I haven't been in this area.
I did a pre run before the big day.

https://youtu.be/W2s_wMNqKOE

Some great scenery and a lot of freight being moved.

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: sixball on May 01, 2019, 11:32:15 AM

 U. Utah Phillips Sang the best train songs. This seems to fit here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILwmNtRoZww

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: Rattiac on May 12, 2019, 07:08:33 PM

Yes it does. Thanks.
I listen to alot of outlaw country.

Today I chased the Big Boy with 804 up Weber canyon to Echo. What a site to see.
Wasn't sure if I was gonna get any good shots/video cause there was a ton of traffic but
 was able to get ahead of it to get some "run by's".
Teaser photo for now. Video coming soon.

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: TFoch on May 13, 2019, 07:03:01 AM

Very cool!

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: chopper526 on May 13, 2019, 10:26:51 AM

Are all those cars stopped to catch a glimpse or is it just traffic? Looks like beautiful country too.

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: Rattiac on May 13, 2019, 02:10:28 PM

That's all the people trying to catch a glimpse.
 :o
Can you spot the old car in there ?

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: Rattiac on May 13, 2019, 09:57:06 PM

Video is posted. Enjoy.  8)

https://youtu.be/bofmo5MAVyk

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: sixball on May 13, 2019, 10:33:30 PM

Cool, Thanks!

Title: Re: Restored steam locomotive
Post by: Rattiac on May 17, 2019, 02:09:50 PM

Saw a few hot rods up there. Snapped this quick pic.