They are magnificent! Often while sitting in front of the computer, I'll also be half watching and listening to the TV. While I don't have a schedule for when these shows air...

Richard Rowland

Often while sitting in front of the computer, I'll also be half watching and listening to the TV. While I don't have a schedule for when these shows air, occasionally, however, I get lucky and happen to have the TV on when the train shows are aired on the RFD channel.

Today's episode featured four trains, powered by Steam Locomotives, from different areas converging on St Louis. Unfortunately, I don't recall what the occasion was. An hour of watching the locomotives in action is a nostalgic trip back in time.

Recently, a train, pulled by the BIG BOY #4014 steam locomotive, passed through our area celebrating the completion of the T***scontinental Rail System 150 years ago. A limited number of the Bigboy locomotives were built; the one passing through recently is the only one in running operation.

Seeing these behemoths in action reminds me of a time, unfortunately, long passed, when life in small-town USA, when steam locomotives regularly ran through the small town where I resided, resembled the life of Huck Finn and friends.

EmilyD

Richard Rowland wrote:

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Thanks for the reminder! So I just had to go to YouTube and found this vid! Amazing machine!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7Q27cIEvo

Richard Rowland

EmilyD wrote:

Thanks for the reminder! So I just had to go to YouTube and found this vid! Amazing machine!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7Q27cIEvo

Thanks for posting this, Emily.

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Richard Rowland wrote:

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That baby came through here last year on its way to Ogden, UT. Stayed awhile while some maintenance crews worked on it. BTW; I live in a small Union Pacific.Railroad town. That thing is a beast--625 tons.

Those steam whistles are far superior to the freaking air horns they use now.

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

EmilyD wrote:

Thanks for the reminder! So I just had to go to YouTube and found this vid! Amazing machine!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7Q27cIEvo

That engine makes its own weather, came out that shed in clouds.

EmilyD

Blade_Runner wrote:

That baby came through here last year on its way to Ogden, UT. Stayed awhile while some maintenance crews worked on it. BTW; I live in a small Union Pacific.Railroad town. That thing is a beast--625 tons.

Those steam whistles are far superior to the freaking air horns they use now.

Yes...much softer whistle for such a monster! Check out the comparison old/new in this vid! Very cool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgPrM9HO98

EmilyD

Blade_Runner wrote:

That engine makes its own weather, came out that shed in clouds.

Lol! humidity? C*****e c****e?

EmilyD

EmilyD wrote:

Lol! humidity? C*****e c****e?

Big dog

EmilyD wrote:

Yes...much softer whistle for such a monster! Check out the comparison old/new in this vid! Very cool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgPrM9HO98

That’s quite the comparison, but I think Big Boy takes first place.

bahmer

Richard Rowland wrote:

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A time long long ago I'm afraid.

BearK Loc: TN

Both my husband and I worked for the C&NW (merged into the Union Pacific). Loved the railroad.

This video about the Big Boy runs a half hour, but some of you may enjoy it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7Q27cIEvo

Armageddun Loc: The show me state

BearK wrote:

Both my husband and I worked for the C&NW (merged into the Union Pacific). Loved the railroad.

This video about the Big Boy runs a half hour, but some of you may enjoy it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7Q27cIEvo

Wow, very interesting. I still can't find you on FB