Santa Fe 3751 Steam Locomotive Facts

The video provides a detailed history of the Santa Fe 3751 steam locomotive, built in 1927, and its journey from being retired to restored for excursions. It highlights the 2010 San Diego Steam Special, a two-day event retracing the locomotive's last service route. The video covers various train sightings, including Amtrak and BNSF trains, and concludes with resources for further exploration of railroad history and excursions.

When was the Santa Fe 3751 steam locomotive built?

• 1942

• 1950

• 1935

• 1927

Which city was the Santa Fe 3751 donated to after its retirement?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• San Bernardino

• San Diego

In which year was the Santa Fe 3751 steamed up for the first time after restoration?

• 1985

• 1991

• 1995

• 2000

What was the purpose of the 2010 San Diego steam special?

• To promote a new railway museum

• To test new railway tracks

• To retrace the route of its last trip in regular service

• To celebrate the locomotive's 50th anniversary

Which train passed through Pico Rivera shortly before the special excursion?

• Amtrak train number 3

• Pacific Surfliner train number 564

• BNSF trailer-on-flatcar Z train

• Amtrak train 763

What type of locomotives pulled the BNSF trailer-on-flatcar Z train?

• P32-8

• ES44 series GEVO

• F59PHI

• P42 DC

Which locomotive was pushing Amtrak train 763?

• P32-8

• P42 DC

• ES44 series GEVO

• F59PHI

Where did the special excursion make a stop for water servicing and a photo run?

• San Juan Capistrano

• Fullerton

• Anaheim

• Carlsbad Poinsettia

What was the scheduled departure time for the return trip from San Diego?

• 2:30 PM

• 12:00 PM

• 10:40 AM

• 9:00 AM

Where was the locomotive turned around for the return trip to Los Angeles?

• Oceanside

• San Juan Capistrano

• Fullerton

• Miramar