Totally evident in the smile on Marty's face. You can see the happiness just pouring out of his eyes.
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
Back in the mid 70s, I frequently rode on either end of a freight train. If I was in the caboose (van as the train crews called it) I would often be up in the cupola. When in the locomotive, I'd be in the middle seat.
@tomz9241
3 ай бұрын
@@James_Knott cool. Sounds like my dream come true.
@jordanw8382
4 ай бұрын
The GP30 is one of the most beautiful EMDs ever made.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
I agree! 👍
@Jacob_152-l2z
Ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty as do I especially the high hood versions the NW and Southern had
@pattijastroch2415
4 ай бұрын
My husband did their " engineer for an hour" i was allowed to ride in the engibe with them. It was worth every penny!!! Great museum too. Must see for all railroad enthusiasts!
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@joopvanschaik8735
3 ай бұрын
Ĥ😮ëlp
@1954shadow
4 ай бұрын
So, you don’t have to be retired RR, to drive that engine. There yah go, Marty, sign up to be a train engineer.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@Elfnetdesigns
4 ай бұрын
You still have to get certification to do it. They won't let just anyone solo operate a locomotive especially when it is pulling a passenger consist. I imaging he das to take a few tests before getting certified and still had a veteran engineer ride along for a while before letting him go solo at the controls. In fact I would expect it even if I were to land that job and I have experience and current certification with CPKCS.
@joshuapaul349
4 ай бұрын
Yesterday I couldn't even spell locomotive engineer. Today I r 1.
@nicktynan1355
4 ай бұрын
At most(if not all) outfits, you would start as a brakeman, then qualify as conductor, eventually training/certifying as locomotive engineer, unless as another commenter mentioned, you have current certification.
@alexander1485
4 ай бұрын
you cannot "drive" a locomotive, you run or operate it. Forwards or Backwards, no directional control.
@vuho2075
20 күн бұрын
Looks like a real exciting job. No shortage of variety
@MeanderingMarty
20 күн бұрын
Definitely not a shortage. 👍
@bunky060171
3 ай бұрын
I was in that cab!!! We did the rail bike tour back over the ridge towards Henderson, came back on the 100 year old Pullman cars (the consist led by this 1962 EMD rumbled down the 4-5 miles to pull the long line of rail bikes back up the hill to the station). The engineer spent a good hour sharing his knowledge - a very young man (Brady?) with decades of knowledge. This was a few years ago, but there were still a few gondola cars left over from the construction of the Boulder Dam (Hoover) parked just outside the sheds at the Rail Museum. UP 844 was repowered at some point from its original 567 up to 645E3 standard. So. Very. Cool.
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
Great story thanks for sharing.
@bigglilwayne7050
3 ай бұрын
844 is as close to the majestic Wabash Cannonball as I believe we'll ever see
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
I used to be a telecommunications technician for Canadian National. Back in the mid 70s, when I was working in Northern Ontario I frequently rode freights. While I never walked along the side of a locomotive, there was one occasion when I was standing right below the headlight, taking pictures. Also, back in those days, I usually had to hop on and off a slowly moving train, as the engineers didn't want to fully stop unless they had to.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
That’s a good story. Thanks for sharing and watching the video. 👍
@williamcawley1113
3 ай бұрын
the ol Gp30 man I miss that here on Long Island we actually had GP38-2 pulling regular commuter trains and that whine it made is glorious when starting out
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
I know, it’s like music to my ears!
@Steve-ow4jt
4 ай бұрын
Hey Marty What an amazing ride. Im surprised Sally wasn't with you. Thanks for the invitation to ride along. I love the big diesel engines, however my bucket list is to ride of a steam locomotive. You just can't beet the sound of all that steel chugging down the tracks and the smell of coal smoke in the air. Will be anxiously awaiting the next video. Until then take care and God bless you and Sally. Steve in Oklahoma
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I would love to be at the helm of a coal fired locomotive with all that steel moving and I’m still working on trying to find one that would have me in the cab. Thank you so much for watching.
@stevegray9674
4 ай бұрын
Glad you shared this video. Great opportunity for you. Thanks for taking us along.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. 👍
@hawaii50th
4 ай бұрын
What a great up and close video, it must of been a real fun time, and experience.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
It was one of the most memorable things I’ve ever done in my whole life. Thank you for watching.
@Vixtorz
4 ай бұрын
It must HAVE been …
@dad2022
4 ай бұрын
What he meant was, “…it must HAVE been a real fun time…”
@swede5209
Ай бұрын
I was an engineer for 40 years and this didn’t make me miss it one bit. 😁
@MeanderingMarty
Ай бұрын
That’s awesome you were able to do that.
@bigglilwayne7050
3 ай бұрын
I just happened to luck into seeing UP844 effortlessly running 75mph through Hallsville Texas back in 2012, it was love at first sight... All the hoopla over the Big Boy is all fine and well, but 844 is the real crown jewell of the UP fleet...
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
That’s sounds cool to see that. 👍
@d2sfavs
4 ай бұрын
most excellent sound effects outside the cab.cant beat an EMD thanks for sharing
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@reel8453
25 күн бұрын
13 years of coastguard. Always wanted to be a locomotive engineer. I almost got out at ten to pursue it. After doing some research and seeing the state of affairs of the industry I decided to stay in.
@MeanderingMarty
25 күн бұрын
I have heard that before. Thanks again for watching. 👍
@markwilliams2620
4 ай бұрын
GP30. When EMD let GM Design Staff sculpt a locomotive. Still my favorite Geep and just resplendent in those Borg colors.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
👍
@rzmiscera
4 ай бұрын
A very patient engineer. I’d say SIT DOWN. I think he would have been in a bit of trouble had you slipped.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Just like everything these days you have to use judgment on what you can let people do. There is no warning stickers on anything because of me. 😎
@michaeltrufitt5477
Ай бұрын
Great video lets have more of these cab rides did not know the driver sat that way on thanks for sharing 😊
@MeanderingMarty
Ай бұрын
I will be doing many different things but I will trains as I get opportunities.
@AnotherAlfredHawthorneHi-kg4iv
4 ай бұрын
Okay, here's the part when we magically become 9-year-olds again...Too cool! Nicely done video.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
😂 thank you.
@PatrickSBellSr
4 ай бұрын
GREAT life lesson here: if you are interested in something, hang around and ask!! You'll be surprised by the opportunities that will open up.😀👍
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Darn right! 👍
@eezyclsmooth9035
4 ай бұрын
This is engine is a defunct model that is no longer made but, restored to showroom condition! Nice and rare experience. I learned from a train engineer that due to NTSB regulations. Civilians are NOT allowed or permitted to film inside an active commercial train cab.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
👍
@cmr58
4 ай бұрын
Plus film is expensive nowadays
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
I'm in Canada, so I don't know if similar rules apply, but back in the mid 70s, I frequently rode freights and also took pictures. However, I was an employee, though not railroad operating. I used to be a telecommunications tech for Canadian National.
@dennistowne457
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful train, awesome scenery. What else could you ask for.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Exactly 👍
@RioAbajoBelen
4 ай бұрын
We love it! Great job Marty. Keep up the good work. Doug and Pam The Last Frontier in the Lower 48.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do! 👍
@Phantom_Of_Fury
4 ай бұрын
This is definitely on my Bucket List now
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!
@tyrebok3397
Ай бұрын
Thats was unreal! Great job.
@MeanderingMarty
Ай бұрын
Thank you. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience
@GerhardBrand-z9d
4 ай бұрын
As they say you're never to old to learn ,keep it up Mr.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! 😁
@tictacjak5247
4 ай бұрын
Hello. I watch a lot of train videos. Especially like the cabviews. The picture quallity is great on this video! Good job!
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support and your input, I appreciate you sharing that.
@heckingaxle6618
2 ай бұрын
The sound of the V16 567D2 sounds almost like the sound of a 16V 645E3
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
It just might. 👍
@wendyphillips5002
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video of these very professional guys running and operating this huge trail of cargo. Trains like these move our country with box cars, hopper cars, and containers from ships to trucks across our nation. These guys seem very relaxed on the job but, aware of their jobs and concentrating on getting this train from point A to B in the safest and quickest way. Many people do not realize trains have to blow their horns several times at a very loud Db level at every road crossing by transportation regulations. This insures any vehicle or pedestrians know a train is approaching these grade crossings. We made the mistake to camp in an Oregon state campground on the Columbia river maybe 5 years ago. Along the Columbia river the railroad obtained the best level grade near the river followed by highways on both sides of the river. There was little land for Oregon state campgrounds, that had to be build next to railways and highways. We took a campsite next to the railroad tracks and next to a gravel vehicle grade crossing. All night huge freight trains approached the crossing blowing their very loud high Db horns several times next to our campsite. It was a night of brief sleep broken by every 20 or 30 minutes of these very noisy trains approaching the grade crossing.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your great information, I definitely will not camp by any busy tracks. 👍
@Elfnetdesigns
4 ай бұрын
That train is a museum passenger train. The boxcars are HEP slugs
@joãoAlberto-k9x
4 ай бұрын
Amen.
@jp9239
4 ай бұрын
From holland, what a landscape !
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@tvm73827
4 ай бұрын
Such a nice gentleman, so full of humility. Love from India ❤️🙏🙏
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
😀
@Nickvrey
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting!
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. 👍
@vtrdavefilms
4 ай бұрын
Cool video, I got to see this engine during restoration many years ago up there in Boulder. I was allowed to get up in that cab - looks like a very nice restoration.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
It definitely is a great restoration. 👍
@mikesmith5083
4 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Thanks Marty. From UK🇬🇧👍
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. 😁
@timothynewton4453
3 ай бұрын
No one envies me for my job, but these guys, whoa.....
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
👍
@michaelthomas0655
4 ай бұрын
Nice clean GP30
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
That it is. Thanks for watching.
@XBOXShawn12thman
Ай бұрын
I just came across this video ..... Subscribed!!! 👍
@MeanderingMarty
Ай бұрын
Stay tuned in the future I will be adding more.
@XBOXShawn12thman
Ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty AWESOME!!!! 👍
@CaptSteveCPA
4 ай бұрын
Really nice video. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Probably the closest I will ever get to the inside of a UP locomotive 🚂
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m glad you liked it. 👍
@sroevukasroevuka
3 ай бұрын
I rode in a soo line engine ,spent the day at the train yard by me. It was a blast.
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
That’s sounds like a blast. 💥
@sroevukasroevuka
3 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty it was I was in the engine as they put the train together, saw the car repair shop, the engine repair shop,talked to a lot of nice employees,about their jobs, watched the workers in the tower do their thing. Ate lunch with some of the yard crew. My friends dad was at the time the boss man of the yard. This was way before 9/11. Wouldn't be allowed now likely, which is understandable.
@juangovea9189
2 ай бұрын
WOW NICE VIEW
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. 😊
@jamesg2609
4 ай бұрын
16:56 GP 30s had a tiny closet on the fireman's side long enough for hanging up clothes. I ran many of the SP units over the years. These weren't my favorite units the whistle chords were rope with a wooden handles. 30s were noisy inside with little insulation. These units had the older wiring and had issues with wheel slip .
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information. 👍
@arthenry498
4 ай бұрын
Certainly looks like he had done that a couple times before!! Very nice!!
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
@iansutton3176
4 ай бұрын
Another great video Marty, keep up the good work, all the best from Oz.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do! Take care.
@Joseph-d6k9y
2 ай бұрын
Kinda reminds me of the movie unstoppable
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
Now that you say that. 🤔
@Elfnetdesigns
4 ай бұрын
Ole GP30, no comfort / quiet cab or air conditioning like in the GE's and EMDs out there now. I miss living out there. I knew there was a train museum in boulder city but In the 10 years I lives in Vegas I never saw a train running on that track. I do know the track ties into the UP mainline west of McCarran Airport in Vegas, unfortunately the museum train does not run that far. Maybe one day I will return "home" and maybe see about working for that museum since I do have railroad experience and operations certifications with the KCS (Now CPKCS).
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
👍
@chuckythedoll4815
4 ай бұрын
Vegas isn't as good as it was then. It's changed and not for the better. We're moving in a year or so. To put it in short, this is now a great place to visit, not live.
@nicktynan1355
4 ай бұрын
Was stationed at Nellis AFB 37 years ago. It's changed a ton. I remember when I was studying my career development courses, I heard an air horn/whistle that was a bit close; turned out to be the last UP local crossing the roadway onto the base(had two GP30s and a UP boxcar). I managed to get a picture of it.
@zAlaska
4 ай бұрын
I was fortunate to go to the Berlin orientation tour with the US Army when I was stationed in Bremerhaven. We rode in the military's Sleeper Car at high speed to Frankfurt and then from Frankfurt until something happened. Similar to this train riding tracks laid in 1931, when we crossed the border into East Germany, the railroad beds were not maintained and the train moved slowly wildly moving back and forth in 1980.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
I believe it, now they have machines to quickly repair that but obviously they have not come through yet. 👍
@zAlaska
4 ай бұрын
@MeanderingMarty During the time that the wall was up the East Germans were assigned to maintain rails above ground while the West maintained the subway in Berlin. I was told, the East doesn't maintain the rail line connecting Berlin to the West strictly as a matter of policy. The subway system in Berlin was marvelous looking brand new.
@robbmanchester5747
4 ай бұрын
Fireman promoted to Engineer hahaha
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Exactly 👍
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
Back in the 70s, when I was with CN, there were the engineer & brakeman in the engine and conductor & brakeman in the caboose. Firemen were long gone by then.
@rustyholland7139
4 ай бұрын
Great cab ride loved it !!!😊
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed it. 😎
@LisbonRailProductionsandF1
4 ай бұрын
Magnificent catches inside of the locomotive, and to see how it works on driving a train. Thumbs up. Keep up the perfect work, Marty, just liked and subscribed, Greetings from Portugal to the USA.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.
@LisbonRailProductionsandF1
4 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty my pleasure.
@LisbonRailProductionsandF1
4 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty trains are amazing.
@sapphiresword139
4 ай бұрын
My skin is the same color as that desert. Yellowish with a lot of green. You're a lucky duck Marty.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@sapphiresword139
4 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty Got a stutter day Marty? 😊
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Darn KZitem! 😮
@sapphiresword139
4 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty allegedly 🤦♂🤷♂
@JeffRyman69
4 ай бұрын
This is a great railroad to take your children or grandchildren for a ride.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Yes it is.
@devonodonnell6443
3 ай бұрын
I thought you were hiding in the electric panel room. Disappointed that it was legit. Rip Shoestring.
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
👍
@timeforbeans
4 ай бұрын
Very Nice! I enjoyed watching this video. Great Job my dude!
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, this was a once in a lifetime experience.
@TrainboyRR
4 ай бұрын
I love the video
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. 😁
@emersonsd40-2lee
4 ай бұрын
Nice video friend, I really like American railways. I have several videos here of Brazilian railways. I even have a simulator cabin at home.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Awesome
@andrewthacker114
4 ай бұрын
Nice clip and nice engineer - driver.I thought a train needed two engineers .
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
I was the second one. 😂
@JohnPatrickBodey
4 ай бұрын
Locomotive Engineer, not driver! You drive a car, run an engine.
@tonys7175
4 ай бұрын
@@JohnPatrickBodeyDepends what country you come from. Australia 🇦🇺 = Locomotive Driver. Officially in my company a fully qualified driver is an RSW (Rail Safety Worker) Driver Level 4.
@ellis7099
4 ай бұрын
Man UP 844 looks a little different. It looks more diesely now than a steam engine
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
😂
@Gardner0871public
4 ай бұрын
😂 I assume this is the engine assigned as the dynamic braking loco for UP 844.
@Iron-Van
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing. How did you pull this off legally?
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
I have no idea how I pulled it off but I wasn’t passing up the opportunity. Thanks so much for watching. 👍
@MadMaxBeyondThunderBone
4 ай бұрын
Great vid! @ 9:27 reminded me of Smokey and the Bandit... "Come awwwwn back!"
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Now that you say that. Yes it does.
@MadMaxBeyondThunderBone
4 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty lil humor lol... Jerry Reeds voice
@stevenrustin7004
Ай бұрын
I'm retired from northfolk Southern for all 52 years working on the railroad,I missed it dearly,always driving locomotives,now nothing to do.@@MadMaxBeyondThunderBone
@surimenon7660
2 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️👍❤️❤️❤️
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
👍
@RiisPark99
3 ай бұрын
What was the train hauling? Looks like just boxcars
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
Couple of box cars, a passenger car and a caboose. 👍
@gazfish
3 ай бұрын
What's with the sitting position, why not have the controls at the front so your facing forward?
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
Probably because you operate the train in both directions, you have to come backwards from any place you go or the train must turned around.
@justnerdystuff
4 ай бұрын
That smile on your face towards the end says it all! This is way better than any Disneyland ride and maybe the best time of your life. Question, did the engineer actually drive that train backwards? Or was there another engineer at the opposite end of the train?
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
He did drive it backwards but there was also someone else at the back of the train .
@Dreamworld986
4 ай бұрын
Very nice to get a cab view. Can I ask the purpose the train went out and then back again. What does this train do and where is it located? thank you.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
I’m not sure but I think the train just runs passengers on those tracks the track is just outside Las Vegas
@kacho3069
2 ай бұрын
It must be hard to sit sideways and turning your head to see. Neck pain
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
He did not seem to mind. 👍
@korhing1066
4 ай бұрын
Great Video Well Done . The United States The BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD is Running Its RAILROAD on One Hundred Year Old Technology ??????????
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Exactly! 👍
@Linda_Eskin
4 ай бұрын
You do have a good point in general, but remember in this case that this equipment and ROW are part of a museum.
@michaelbujaki2462
4 ай бұрын
Kid: I want UP 844 Mom: We have UP 844 at home UP 844 at home:
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
I want one at home! 😂
@thomasboese3793
4 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty But there are TWO 844s. One is the Steam 844, renumbered to 8444 when the new kid on the rails came for a short time. Once the EMD GP30 retired, 8444 got her old number back. 844 (steam) never retired. So, the million-dollar question is, Which one? And, in which scale: 1:1, 15" Gauge Ride-on Live Steam, 1:25, 1:36 1:48, 1:64, 1:87, 1:160, or 1:220? I have an Atlas EMD GP30, WC 711in 1:160 at home.
@LawpickingLocksmith
4 ай бұрын
No fireman but a cool engineer!
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
😂
@EntertainmentWorldz
4 ай бұрын
great video
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@bobjohnson205
4 ай бұрын
You know, once you're in the cab you can remove your hi-vis vest!
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
It’s all about safety. 😂
@bobjohnson205
4 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty Then I guess it's okay to wear it in the supermarket after work, as I have seen some do. Actually, I think it looks pretty goofy. I would toss mine onto the floor on top of my grip as soon as I entered the cab. You're a locomotive engineer not a cart collector at Walmart!
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
@@bobjohnson205 But supermarkets are dangerous! All those homicidal maniacs pushing their buggies around!!! 🙂
@trainmaster0217
2 ай бұрын
How can the engineer drive the train backwards? How can he see what's going on?
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
There is another engineer on the end.
@trainmaster0217
2 ай бұрын
@@MeanderingMarty OK, Thanks. I didn't see that in the video.
@jackthoreson3009
4 ай бұрын
Great video. Where is this located? Id like to do a ride along.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Just outside of Las Vegas.
@mjasenn
4 ай бұрын
Where was this filmed? The truck stop looks familiar but from an angle I've never seen...
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Las Vegas
@spacelunawolfking7929
2 ай бұрын
hey man. i ask you one thing.. can you feeling those motor diesel? is it so powerful that you can feeling?
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
Actually yes, the low tone actually gently shakes your body to it’s core when your that close and he spools up the diesel engine.
@hilaryren
3 ай бұрын
Sweet👍
@hilaryren
3 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
@SilvioCardoso-ko3dt
2 ай бұрын
E eu que achava que essas maquinas eram modernizadas por ser de um pais de primeiro mundo Agora vejo que estou enganado pois é tudo ultrapassado
@MeanderingMarty
2 ай бұрын
It’s an older locomotive like a lot of them being used. They are built to last.
@boweandrew3
4 ай бұрын
Where is this? Amazing footage
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Las Vegas
@homeroduarte9967
3 ай бұрын
🙋
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
👍
@MaC.Istanaz
3 ай бұрын
Eat, WC, rest ??
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
👍 okay
@jeromevillas3447
4 ай бұрын
844 finally got retired💀
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
It looks great if it’s retired. Thanks again
@odido171
4 ай бұрын
Respect for locomotive driver
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
👍
@JohnSJames-qv7ow
4 ай бұрын
Where is this “museum”?
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Northeast Las Vegas.
@danikurniawan8311
4 ай бұрын
How much top speed for this train?
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
If I would guess I would say about 65 mph.
@Leoferroviadoaco
4 ай бұрын
Sensacional
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
👍
@AaronDotZone
4 ай бұрын
The cab number stealer
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
A few have mentioned that the number was on another locomotive.
@thomasboese3793
4 ай бұрын
No, not at all. the UP bought 99 GP30s and 844 being the LAST STEAM loco on the property was renumbered to 8444. When the new kid retired 844 (steam) got her old number back. Many active steam locos are running this summer, 844 is the only one that never retired. All others were off the roster, retired, and at some point returned to service for the fans.
@MrEricmopar
4 ай бұрын
I'm confused... I just saw 844 the other day, while driving into Boulder City and it wasn't shiny, it looked like it was badly in need of new paint.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
???? Must be a different train.
@trevorgwelch7412
4 ай бұрын
Hope it's air conditioned . Did you see any aliens
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
No air and no aliens. 👽 😂
@DanMeyer80
4 ай бұрын
location??? or is it top secret?
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Las Vegas
@k5uta342
4 ай бұрын
Nevada Southern Railway, Boulder, NV Neat place. Got a caboose ride on a school kid excursion a while back.
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
Area 51. 🙂
@DaleRunningbear
4 ай бұрын
😂 they sure go fast was hanging on tite
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
It was kind of scary hanging on to what seemed to be a 1/2 inch pipe for a railing. 😬
@Neil-ru7kw
4 ай бұрын
Where's the John?¿???
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
The back door. 😂
@CarlFerrigno
4 ай бұрын
Waaa happened ? He's a go'n dis way ? Den he's a go'n dat way ? Did he take the wrong road ? Great video !
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
😂😂🤣
@MartinPiper6502
4 ай бұрын
Where is the dead man's switch?
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
In dead mans chest. 😂
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
I was wondering about that too.
@primoroy
4 ай бұрын
Last "clean" locomotive I've seen was UP4141, for President Bushs funeral.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
That is a true statement. 😂
@maciejqantas5535
3 ай бұрын
GP30 is not mega machine 😉 UP has bigger locomotives 😉
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
Sure, okay 👌
@GerhardBrand-z9d
4 ай бұрын
It's an old diesel
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
It is in excellent shape for an old train.
@rzmiscera
4 ай бұрын
No negative comments allowed. Like it’s seemed very risky.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
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@rodzor
3 ай бұрын
I worked for the CN Rail for 5 years mostly yard switching by preference. Because the only time I ever had a hard time staying awake at work was inside the cab of a locomotive on road trips😂 Especially in the winter at night, when the hoghead cranks the heater on the conductor's side. The droning sound and white noise just lulls you to sleep...when your head starts falling and you start nodding off they call that the brakeman bob 😂 I have been out of the game for a few years and I am starting to miss it.
@MeanderingMarty
3 ай бұрын
That’s a great story 👍
@brothermunkdrums
4 ай бұрын
great video
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
@ronnieg6358
4 ай бұрын
What a strange operating position for the driver.
@MeanderingMarty
4 ай бұрын
I kind of felt the same .
@James_Knott
4 ай бұрын
I noticed that too.
@BillSchlichting
4 ай бұрын
This brought back memories of a cab ride I took in 1998. I only took still pictures. It was an excursion train from Willits to Fort Bragg, California.
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