Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 Cab ride

Repost of a video I saw on Facebook. Really hard to make out what they’re saying but note the PTC installed next to Ed. Definitely a crazy sight to see. Also the ride looks pretty smooth too.

#unionpacific #bigboy #4014

[brianangers]

Ed is literally the worlds largest kid getting to drive the worlds largest toy

[HobbiesRfun]

I bet Ed feels like the king of the world sitting on his lofty throne in his mighty mobile castle of vintage Alco steel.

[MrPLC]

This incredible machine represents the very peak of the mechanical age! It can generate over 7000 horsepower without any electric equipment whatsoever -- at least back when it was burning coal in the 1940's. (It's been converted to fuel oil now and that may require an electric pump.) In 1986 I had the privilege of crawling into the firebox of this monster when it was on static display at Pomona, never dreaming it would once again be fired up as the crown of the UP heritage fleet.
B-E-A-U-T-FUL!!

[cademitchell]

My great uncle, Merrill Transtrum, was an engineer on 4014 in the '40s. Its crazy to think he once stood in that exact position, blowing the same whistle.

[andrewelliott]

I'm a retired British TV cameraman. One of my jobs was to crawl into the firebox of our "Flying Scotsman" locomotive (the firebox on 4014 is much, much bigger than that one). There was just about enough room to operate a small film camera in there (Aaron) + one battery lamp head. Whilst inside I had the worry that the fire door might slam shut and Trap me. Afterwards, I had to take three baths - one after another - and my jacket had to be thrown into the garbage.

[DustyCircuits]

That is the cleanest, most sparkling footplate I've ever seen! I can see that a lot of love and care has gone into restoring that giant metal beast. 🚂👍

[wythetrumpet]

Man what a machine! No diesel has that kind of personality! Great video!

[k-lineproductions]

Imagine how awesome that would be controlling that giant locomotive!

[rearspeaker]

Glad those designers at alco made such a large cab---that PTC console and riders use a lot of space!!

[dewdewism]

Back when I was a child in the 60's, me and my cousins used to play on the 4004 at Holliday Park in Cheyenne Wyoming. To bad there's a fence around it now. But quite understand. It was so cool thinking I was an Engineer on it.

[clairhenninger]

You can tell by the way he acts. Running the 4014, firing it, working on it or talking to any railfan, that he loves his job.

[stephenskinner]

An amazing man-made creation. It's alive!

[greggminkoff]

I love it. Just can't get enough of those old steamers. I've worked for two railways. I just love riding in the power units. Just standing you can feel the power while it's moving. I just never get tired of it after all these years. My best memories.
My favorite job. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[sserman]

I have a vague recollection of having seen Big Boy 4014 in Pomona California when I was 15 years old. It was parked out in the sunshine and wasn't going anywhere. I do remember being very impressed but never dreamed it would roll again. Now I want to go see it again.

[sissypoettler]

I remember a story of a freight train in the mountains that got stuck. A 4-8-4 came up from behind and gave the diesel train a push. 🙂 The engineer didn't know it was a steamer.

[AwesomeBilly]

my dream is to ride in the cab of this amazing marvel and be able to pull that whistle, omg. This is my favorite locomotive.

[ronaldjennings]

That is really nice to be able to see inside the engine of the locomotive I love the 4014 my favorite locomotive thank you so much for showing me this video take care God bless

[gretchenarrant]

Love Ed's Red Baron scarf!! Lol.

[bizcoachbiz]

That has got to be the best job in the world!

[ArthurPeters-hg]

My granddaughter and I had the honor of sitting in the cab of a Big Boy, in St Louis, MO. This video has special meaning to me 😊. God Bless You, Be Safe, and Have Fun!