probably the single greatest big boy video of all time // UP 4014 @ Keddie Wye (2024)

joined up with @OrangeHeartRailfanProductions to catch UP 4014 ("Big Boy") - we got a shot at Keddie Wye, and I used an insanely janky setup to record a shot for the ages (I hope) and of COURSE I'm showing you

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P.S.: if you don't agree with the title, that's fine, but do not be an ass about it. It's just a silly video title at the end of the day, don't make this about you and your "higher standards" because at the end of the day, it's just a video. It's not gonna hurt you.

[iowa_don]

A steam train whistle echoing in the mountains is an awesome sound!

[CoIdHeat]

Merely the sound of trains on the railroads is so iconic, powerful yet relaxing all at the same time.

[benfarneyjr]

Great shot...thanks...been waiting for the video's to start rolling out of the UP4014 running on the feather river route. Awesome

[adler]

Awesome 🚂
The construction of the bridge itself also seems to me to be something special.

[oxhog]

I asked for the 1983 Western Pacific heritage unit to be added to the consist for the run through the Feather River Canyon and they did!

[theamericane]

Is this the railfans version of the solar eclipse?

[AlexanderSkinnerVids]

I was just off to your right shooting stills through one of the gaps. Had to get there ninety minutes before 4014 came through, still can’t believe how many people were there. Glad we got to see it!

[dwjr]

My grandfather was a huge steam engine fan. Were he still alive today I would be showing him every video I could find on them. He would love everything about 4014. RIP old buddy. ❤🚂

[wenchance]

Hey! I was the guy with the bigger camera set up in the back. I think I met you and the others early in the morning. Glad to see the footage turned out great! I'm still working on mine.

[JeffRL]

I'll never get to see it in person, but I still want to thank Union Pacific for restoring, operating, and maintaining such a tremendous example of engineering.

[gradywilson]

The big boy came to my hometown Las Vegas, before Covid. I was on my way to see it crossing the street heading to Union Pacific. A British couple were also walking, I told them about it, the husband is looking at me suspiciously. I said to him "look even if you live to be one hundred, you will never get another opportunity to see a one of a kind "
He listened, later on he thanked me. What amazed me how few people took the time, it was here for two days, I went both days.

[alaskawhitewolf]

Perfect -- and not just for the video. You got awesome sound -- listened to it just now on a good sound system and the deep bass notes resonate good!

[Engineerrick]

Big Boy in 2024 and people still complain. Beautiful video of a classic spot. BTW I’m drinking coffee in my easy chair 1000 miles away.

[EddieS]

Great shot! But I am not sure which is more impressive the Big Boy or the double trestle that it is going over. However, I am sure there is no argument that having the 2 in one shot is more than doubly impressive.

[ELcinegatto]

Very very nice. Good angle to see the articulated front trucks in action. I wanna see UP restore a turbine to operation next that would be an epic sight and sound.

[wendyphillips]

Thank you for sharing such a great video. The steam locomotive whistle in the mountains is wonderful.

[christopherbuckley]

It must have been crazy there. I was there in the last week of June 2024. There were numerous construction sites along the highway. There isn't much room where you are standing and the parking area near the Wye bridge isn't that large. I'm glad you were able to capture it.

[GRProductions]

Great shot! Heard how packed it was there from some friends, glad I just let other people get the view for me 😂

[jLjtremblay]

Agreed! Fantastic video!!!! Many thanks!

[davidcrook]

What a location!!! And what an engine great video thanks greetings from UK 😀