Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Union Pacific's Big Boy 4-8-8-4 4014 returned to the mainline in August and September 2021 with a mainline tour to New Orleans and St. Louis. On the final leg of its 2021 mainline tour, the world's largest operable steam engine was on the home stretch back to its homebase in Cheyenne, WY. Heading north from Denver, CO, the Big Boy once again put on an impressive show as it returned home.
Union Pacific's Big Boy 4-8-8-4 4014 returned to the mainline in August and September 2021 with a mainline tour to New Orleans and St. Louis. On the final leg of its 2021 mainline tour, the world's largest operable steam engine was on the home stretch back to its homebase in Cheyenne, WY. Heading north from Denver, CO, the Big Boy once again put on an impressive show as it returned home.
![[4K] Northern Central Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o5X4PQAtp1c/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Northern Central Steam Train
Northern Central Railway 4-4-0 17 York leads passenger trains along the original NCRR tracks out of New Freedom, PA as far north as Howard Tunnel. The York puts on a great show as it tackles the grade back to New Freedom.
This 4-4-0 was built new in 2013 as a representation of a typical 1860s era locomotive. It was built by David Kloke of Elgin, IL based on blueprints of the locomotives at the Golden Spike, which included Central Pacific Jupiter 60 and Union Pacific 119. The York operated diligently for the next decade on the old Northern Central Railway.
With York now down for its 1472-day inspection, now shipped to the Strasburg Rail Road for full rebuild, consider this a finale for now.")
![[4K] Black River & Western Throwback Steam Special](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/obWXnEtvoyE/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Black River & Western Throwback Steam Special
Black River & Western operates this special freight train with 2-8-0 60.
The theme was 1972, with the 60 wearing classic whitewalls and full BR&W lettering. A number of freight cars and vintage vehicles completed the theme.
Special thanks to Dan Drennen and Oren Holbrook for organizing the event, as well as the BR&W volunteers for the impressive show.")
![[4K] Steam Locomotive CNJ 113: Pride of the Coal Region](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pF0z8GStWdg/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Steam Locomotive CNJ 113: Pride of the Coal Region
Central Railroad of New Jersey 0-6-0 113 operates on Santa Trains out of Minersville, PA. This 0-6-0 gets the chance to perform at speed as it leads the return trip to Schuylkill Haven on the Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad.")
![[4K] Royal Gorge Route Railroad - Colorado Scenic Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qHJJHv9imNc/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Royal Gorge Route Railroad - Colorado Scenic Train
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad operates on the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroads Royal Gorge Route alongside the Arkansas River from Canon City and Palmdale, Colorado. Operating straight through the gorge and alongside the river, its an incredibly scenic ride.
Locomotives featured are GP40s 728 and 3104 leading an impressive full size passenger train of coach, lounge, open air car, and four full length domes that guide passengers through the scenic gorge.
0:00 Opening Shot (Parkdale)
1:19 Canon City
3:08 Tunnel Drive
4:50 Riding along the Arkansas River
8:09 Royal Gorge High Bridge
9:30 Parkdale
11:44 Parkdale return
13:24 Royal Gorge High Bridge
15:18 Arkansas River
17:50 Tunnel Drive
19:18 Canon City")
