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Paul Workman · 07-20-2019

Another engine making its debut... (for the RAIL FANS among us!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgPrM9HO98

Now we're talkin some REAL TORQUE and BRUTE FORCE!

(I was a RAIL FAN before I was in kindergarten!)

Tripler · 07-20-2019

Hey Paul . Deslie has been watching this and other trains a lot . She is a huge Train fan having crossed Canada and the States in Trains .
Me I prefer airplanes lol.
Cool vid .

Mike

QB93Z · 07-20-2019

Thanks for posting the link.

Jim

Jagdpanzer · 07-20-2019

Thanks for posting Paul.
Being an old navy steam snipe can’t help but notice the amount of steam they are releasing. Also notice that handsome diesel locomotive a few cars back. Must of needed a tow.

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WARP TEN · 07-20-2019

Thanks Paul--great video. From what I can discern, the 4014 will steam through Lake Bluff on Friday July 26 (next Friday). I am guessing it will go through around 10:30-11:30 AM as we are about halfway between its departure point in Butler WI and its destination in West Chicago IL.(due to arrive 2:30 PM). The engine and train will be on display in West Chicago, IL Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For those who are interested, here is a link to the UP Tour schedule https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm. It contains a link to parking information but they essentially direct you to park at the West Chicago Metra station, about 10 minutes away. I know this is not everybody's cup of tea, but I am going to try to see it go through Lake Bluff and will go out to West Chicago to see it on display, probably Sunday.--Bob.

Paul Workman · 07-21-2019

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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Thanks for posting Paul.
Being an old navy steam snipe can’t help but notice the amount of steam they are releasing. Also notice that handsome diesel locomotive a few cars back. Must of needed a tow.

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The diesel provides modern signalling and breaking assist
And, it is sort of a "spare tire" - a bit of insurance in case it is needed (like it did in Rawlings WY on the return trip on its run from Ogden (7/13th?) when the 4014 "fell between the gauge" on a tight curve in the rail yard. 4014 had to be pulled back onto the rail with the diesel providing traction once the 4014 engine's wheels were ramped back onto the rail with blocks of wood. Fascination proceedure!

Yeah, the amount of steam being vented does explain how diesels are so much more efficient and in part why steam was partially eclipsed. The brute traction force of steam is only supplanted now with multiple diesel locos on heavy trains.

WARP TEN · 07-21-2019

And while there is a lot of steam, I believe they converted 4014 from coal to oil fired boilers to burn cleaner. Plan to go see it pass by on Friday then Sunday in West Chicago.--Bob

Corbusa · 07-21-2019

That is Sooo cool . man I cant see how it gets traction ...Thanks for sharing

XfireZ51 · 07-21-2019

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Originally Posted by Corbusa

That is Sooo cool . man I cant see how it gets traction ...Thanks for sharing

Downforce! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

WARP TEN · 07-22-2019

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Downforce! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yep. No need for a rear wing with a million pounds of weight....Bob

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Wanna talk serious torque n HP? Another engine making its debut... (for the RAIL FANS among us!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgPrM9HO98 Now we're talkin some REAL TORQUE and BRUTE FORCE! (I was a RAIL FAN before I was in kindergarten!) __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 716	Re: Wanna talk serious torque n HP? Hey Paul . Deslie has been watching this and other trains a lot . She is a huge Train fan having crossed Canada and the States in Trains . Me I prefer airplanes lol. Cool vid . Mike

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QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,687	Re: Wanna talk serious torque n HP? Thanks for posting the link. Jim

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,644	Re: Wanna talk serious torque n HP? Thanks for posting Paul. Being an old navy steam snipe can’t help but notice the amount of steam they are releasing. Also notice that handsome diesel locomotive a few cars back. Must of needed a tow. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

07-20-2019	#5
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,030	Re: Wanna talk serious torque n HP? Thanks Paul--great video. From what I can discern, the 4014 will steam through Lake Bluff on Friday July 26 (next Friday). I am guessing it will go through around 10:30-11:30 AM as we are about halfway between its departure point in Butler WI and its destination in West Chicago IL.(due to arrive 2:30 PM). The engine and train will be on display in West Chicago, IL Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For those who are interested, here is a link to the UP Tour schedule https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm. It contains a link to parking information but they essentially direct you to park at the West Chicago Metra station, about 10 minutes away. I know this is not everybody's cup of tea, but I am going to try to see it go through Lake Bluff and will go out to West Chicago to see it on display, probably Sunday.--Bob. __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

07-21-2019	#7
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,030	Re: Wanna talk serious torque n HP? And while there is a lot of steam, I believe they converted 4014 from coal to oil fired boilers to burn cleaner. Plan to go see it pass by on Friday then Sunday in West Chicago.--Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

07-21-2019	#8
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	Re: Wanna talk serious torque n HP? That is Sooo cool . man I cant see how it gets traction ...Thanks for sharing