Rayman4449 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Next update from the UP Steam Shop. Wow, they are installing drop tables in addition to all the overhead cranes etc. I wonder what size the cranes will be and how they plan to raise them up in place? (Must have been a bit more complicated to handle certain repairs without cranes.) This probably partly explains why the UP was hesitant in the past to commit to restoring a Big Boy, understanding going in the kinds of things required. Regarding operational steam, the question to me is will they focus on the 4014 first then get the other two back running or will they attempt to work on more than one at once. I'm betting once they get these major cash outlays and renovation is done they will get both the 844 and 3985 back up and running as the publicity of all three steamers together will make their program really stand out. I say this in part because I'm pretty sure they likely given a certain specified yearly budget (not a blank check) and are having to make decisions on what to work on when.) Any idea how many full time UP employees they have dedicated to the steam shops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Photo posted of the 4014 cab on 5/17/14: Caption: UP's shops in Cheyenne were open to the public May 17/18 and I was lucky enough to get up real close to 4014. No-one was allowed on the locomotive but it was possible to get a shot of the cab interior, and here it is. http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=482954&nseq=13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Yikes ... there's a few more valves than on those steamers I've fired. Great shot! Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing this engine run. It will be a life-long dream fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Yeah, me too. I never thought there'd be a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Me either Jens, I still almost can't believe this is happening. Magnificent probably won't begin to describe what this will be like to experience. I have a feeling I'm going to get to meet a lot of people I've never met in person on it's inaugural run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'm sort of waiting to see what's going to happen. If the inaugural run goes to CA, then I'll probably pass. I'm hoping that 4014 will run in 2019 at the 150th anniversary of the transcon RR. I'd love to go by then. I have a road trip of sorts in the making, but it's mostly Colorado. And you know, looking at Google Maps, you go ooh and aah and as long as we're there, we could ... and in no time you're looking at 3000 miles. I would love to revisit the Cumbers & Toltec and I'd also like to right one of my life's bigger mistakes: I was once on a business trip to Phoenix, and I had the weekend off with a rented car, all paid by work. ... And I didn't go to Grand Canyon. Anyway, 4014 is the key. Let's see what happens. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 I think the real intention and idea was to have the engine restored for the 150th anniversary. I see the 4014 making it's first steam up in Cheyenne and going to either location under it's own power. I will either ride or chase for some certain period of time (will depend on the path and the amount of time the road parallels the track path, so either way I plan to be there for the first trip. If you head out this way let me know and we will make sure to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 My major waypoints right now - in no particular order - are: - Cheyenne - Ogden - Echo Canyon - Promontory Summit - Denver - Greeley - Moffat Tunnel - Royal Gorge - Raton Pass - Cumbres & Toltec - Durango & Silverton - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon - Barringer Crater - Hoover Dam - Cajon Pass - Tehachapi/Caliente Oh hey ... we're in California now! Well: - Feather River Canyon / Keddie Wye Yes yes yes, I know the miles stack up, but you know - as long as we're there ... Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 More pics: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=508338&nseq=2 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=491994&nseq=4 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=480883&nseq=13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Great video taken with a drone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Interesting look at some of the tools and items being replaced on 4014 and the other steamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rayman4449 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Great image of the crew: Here is the video taken during this photo shoot: http://youtu.be/8kclOkxfGLs?t=16m30s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Here are three good videos with great footage of the Big Boy move: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Article by the Wyomingnews.com on the 4014 restoration: http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2014/11/17/entertainment/01_big_boy_4014_cheyenne_wyoming_union_pacific.txt#.VGzdQlfF8qg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 US News link doesn't work, Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Not sure why and I can't reconfirm the article. Just deleted it. Thanks for the heads-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Steam shop update from 3/10/15 from the annual Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show of TCA. Updated: (3/23/15) added Parts 2-4. This is a great overview. Goes over everything required to move the engine, updates on other engines and work being done, background on facility updates (reasons for removing drop ceiling etc). Part 4 gives insight into even the work even refurbishing the lathes they have used for years etc. There is lots and lots of work going on at the UP steam shops! Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Still waiting on Part 2 but here is Part 1 of the Q&A. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=831653443568507 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Part 2 of the Update presentation: Gives some interesting insight as to what was involved and things they experienced along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I know this isn't the 4014, but an interesting view of work going on inside the 844: (photo date of 3/25/13) http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=429838&nseq=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Another interesting photo, this one from 1976: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=479427&nseq=46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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