ATSF 3751: How did this Steam Engine become an ICON?

ATSF 3751, The captivating history of the iconic Santa Fe Railway's 3751 steam locomotive. From its birth in 1927 at Baldwin Locomotive Works to its heyday pulling famous passenger trains across South West America, through the hardships and the rebirth of this iconic steam locomotive. The documentary captures the essence of an era when steam ruled the rails. After being retired and displayed as a static monument, ATSF 3751 was brought back to life by dedicated enthusiasts, becoming a living symbol of rail history. This film explores the locomotive's remarkable journey, highlighting its technological innovations, its role in American transportation, and its enduring legacy as a roving ambassador of steam railroading.

Time Stamps:
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0:00 Introduction
0:50 Chapter One: The Beginning
3:17 Chapter Two: Hard Times
4:55 Chapter Three: Back From The Dead
7:54 Credits

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SOURCES:
San Bernardino Rail Historical Society
Santa Fe 3751 through the years by Chris Guenzler
PHOTOS:
Chris Guenzler
San Bernardino Rail Historical Society
Brian Woodruff
SOURCE VIDEOS:
Burlington Northern Productions (My First Channel) @BurlingtonNorthernProductions
Cottonbelt9290
@Mrruneight
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[t-productions]

Foamer dream: have 3751 and 2926 doublehead to the Grand Canyon from Albuquerque and from the Grand Canyon to San Bernardino.

[rainierbagatsing]

There's also the santa Fe employee recognition special in 1992, where santa Fe 3751 traveled from LA to Chicago and back on santa fes transcontinental mainline

[Pensyfan]

This is one of the most well edited railroad documentaries I've ever seen! The breaks from narration with train sim showcases are a great way to highlight parts of its history. My only suggestion is to lower some of the songs, and/or make the narration audio louder. But other than that, amazung job, and this channel deserves more subscribers, starting with me.

[evanf]

I've seen this engine twice since her recent restoration was finished. Not sure what's planned for her in 2024, but I have my fingers crossed knowing that SBRHS has gotten the money to fully install ptc on the engines, gives me hope of a possible excursion seeing how she hasn't done one since 2014/the last year San Bernadino held Railroad Days. And I was told by a volunteer when I toured her cab in 2022, that they're hoping to do another excursion to San Diego. If it happens, I'll be there for sure!

[eccentric_traveler]

Another reason she became an icon, she was in ‘There goes a Train’

[TheWinnipegRailfan]

Very well done! Keep up the great content dude!

[RailfanIan]

3751 is a Top 3 for me! Grew Up with videos of it on VHS

[traincrazymotive]

3751 was later given a ATSF 6 chime, as did a few others of it's class.

[brianpacos]

Too bad K&L Trainz haven't built their ATSF 3751 yet, would've been perfect for the video 😂

[markjohnson]

Someone should show this at the next OCRHS meeting!

[mr.minebloxdaylighttwinkle]

You left out when the engine made that trip from LA to Chicago in 1992, but it’s all right.

[mumumaaaah]

Modern line studios are you a big fan of steam?

[TexasRailfan-RailfanRyan]

The oldest surviving 4-8-4 is number 3751 built in 1927 she’s about to become 100 years old

[dominiquecampos]

He didn’t mention the fact ATSF sold it for two dollars

[GabrielStephens-mxji]

Does anybody know the name of the song in the intro-?

[cableyoutuber]

The 1920’s-40’s steam locomotives are my favorites. Don’t know why, but they just look more “American” to me

[lrobinsonx]

Whats the name of the intro song please?

[chesapeakedproductions]

A very well put together and well edited video. What was the intro background music?

[KatyPacific]

Very nice video! 3751 was the first ever Santa Fe steam locomotive i ever liked growing up.

When i was a kid, I saw old clips of it on either Cajon or Ratton Pass with those warbonnet diesels back in the 1990s in There Goes A Train.

Its always nice seeing the history of the first steam engine you've ever heard about growing up.

[Tartaraki]

Awesome documentary. This Northern is my most favorite, and also cool shots.