Santa Fe 3751 (Los Angeles-San Bernardino) Feat. High Speed Pace!

On 4-12-14, Santa Fe 3751 made her way to San Bernardino from Los Angeles. These are the shots I got. Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam power. Please rate and comment, thanx and God bless and Jesus saves. :-)

[TrainTrackTrav]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1: Is the Metrolink diesel pushing the steam locomotive? No, the diesel is there to provide electrical power for the coaches, as well as dynamic braking. Listen at 7:55, that is the bark of a 1927 steam loco, not the rumble of a diesel.
2: Why is there no smoke? The fireman (the guy who makes the steam for the engineer to use) is firing the engine well. He is using as little fuel as possible, to make as much steam as possible. This means there is little smoke.
3: How much coal does it use? None. This locomotive was converted to burn atomized oil in 1936.
4: How fast is she going? About 55 or 60ish. This is no where near her top speed. 3751's highest recorded speed was set in 1941, when she hit 103mph.
5: How did you work the camera while driving? I didn't. My dad was driving while I was filming from the back seat.

[StefanRemund-cduw]

The reason machines like this evoke such an emotional response from people is that they feel alive. Like a giant metal beast of burden. Might be obsolete, inefficient, and dirty, but it has a soul.

[battery_wattage]

Let us all appreciate that this was recorded horizontally.

[nathanerickson]

This may sound stupid, but something about seeing this old girl keeping pace with the modern world brought a tear to my eye. She was built to last.

[kyleknight]

3:23 The absolute legend holding a damn cup of coffee while driving a ghost from the past, a freakin' steam locomotive keeping pace with traffic - epic

[Freman]

You *KNOW* that conductor was fulfilling a life-long dream this day.

[jonathanbaird]

4:38 What a magnificent sight. If this doesn't convince people that conservation and preservation are critical, nothing will.

[KaiserBruh]

I've never been that interested in trains


now as a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student, I can't help but gasp in awe at the glory of that absolutely beautiful behemoth.

[robertwilson]

Beautiful old girl, 95 years old 396 tonnes... And still doing her duty magnificently.

[crobar_]

4:38 two oldies rolling together in harmony, what a shot!

[colbartus]

2:28 I have no emotional attachment to these locomotives, but when that whistle was blown my smile went from ear to ear.

[manikandanganesh]

i guess the person who handled the camera should be given an oscar. such steadiness and great attention to details

[Azlynnnnn]

I've driven along side an old steam locomotive like this in person and it is such a POWERFUL feeling. So huge, so much power, yet so graceful with all the linkages clacking away smoothly. It almost feels like it floats down the rails even though its so big

[b-aryankishore]

Today we might have bullet trains capable of doing 350 kmph but nothing can beat the elegance of this beast!

[abysspegasusgaming]

To think that this iron horse is almost 100 years old and still looks like she's brand new. This is a true testament that when you take great care of things that they can last almost forever!

[chromeinfinity]

Just think all that weight moving fast. Something built almost 100 years ago, no computers, no electronics, just pure human know how and knowledge. Built to last a lifetime plus. Here she is with all our modern convenience and she still draws attention everywhere she goes. Amazing piece of machinery.

[duck-tape]

Just seen this on Instagram with Rob Zombie music blaring over it. Came here to hear the REAL sound! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!

[jaywattley]

Could u imagine driving down the highway then all of a sudden.. this old school phantom comes up next to you 😱😱😍😍

[davidcarter]

The amount of engineering that went into building such a beast....

[SquidCena]

Imagine getting to work late and having to explain to your boss that you missed exits because you were mesmerized by a train and raced it