Pt.2 1944 Union Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 844 Departing Bald Knob Arkansas June 8, 2011

[tridentmusic]

There's bound to be a video post with "sorry about the airplane noises, folks! " out there.

But Hey - make some terrific views!

Thanks from across the pond, Bro...

[ricofojas2011]

is this one still made why it was discontinued?.

[sdh1285]

I am an employee for Up. in north little rock. I got to ride this train from bald knob to little rock. It was amazing. Something I will never forget.

[MrBigfoot1979]

That's awesome... not a whole lot of words to describe it other than that.

[koup1979]

awesome video, up 844 and sp daylight are my 2 favorite engines, would love to see them in person. dont think they come through ohio..lol..

[GraysonDean1990]

just majestic....

[muse7970]

Very great view

[binoyrakesh]

thanks for this video. that is a very beautiful locomotive

[bored1980]

Thanks for uploading in High Definition too. Finally, someone who understands why they invented HD - it's for shots like this!

[92Dragos]

Greetings from Europe man!5*

[HITHEREFOLKS]

GOOD VIDEO! is that an ARKANSAS accent you have ?

[draywanda]

@HITHEREFOLKS Thanks, Well you're half right. Half Arkansas, half Louisiana! lol

[HITHEREFOLKS]

@draywanda kool,so yu established a new southern accent trend ! thx 4 replying and kep those steam trains  rolling !

[jreichel1]

The modern engine is a SD70ACE owned by the UP and painted for the Missouri Pacific :)

[Ticky66MN]

Wow, what an awesome video and adventure for you with the plane. Great job putting it all together in these videos. Thanks for sharing!!

[Shadoglare]

Very cool shots! I wonder what's up with the modern engine snuck in behind it though.

[draywanda]

@Shadoglare I was wondering th' same thing. Talked to a U.P. Steam Team guy and he said its purpose was to supply electrical power to th' passenger cars and to provide proper dynamic braking.

[shadowknight227]

correction: I was by the signal box

[shadowknight227]

at 2:00, I was the kid in white, and I had my camera on my tripod too. Man, it's so freaky to see myself.

[strandwolf]

Haha, old boy backed out of the kitchen @ about 1:15 and that was sensible of him.

[dwkcamman611]

LOVE IT!!! I love this locomotive! I loved chasing her when she came to Chicago in 1996. Awesome video!!!

[jkmek99]

A mighty locomotive! Beautiful footage!

[MrCraig1930]

I love this ole ALCO 4-8-4. I use to operate and old Baldwin 2-6-2 and the 4-8-4 1948 to 1950. I miss the old Steamers. Great video of old memories :-)

[TheBadbrad55]

Truly amazing video and great piece of American history. Having grown up in Searcy it was especially touching! Thanks for sharing!

[844jim]

Thanks for posting!



[legsbluetrain]

I chased it from Poplar Bluff,MO to Bald Knob

[volleyballjones]

I read about this video today in the "Paper Trails" article in the Arkansas Democrat.

[StarCastleCRC]

OHHH WOW I was on it! This is the BEST video I have seen!  I will share with lots!!! GREAT JOB!!!

[rdbrd2]

WOW! They just dont build em like they used ta!

[SkipW]

What a Spectacular departure & Dig that new Arkansas Flag !

[draywanda]

@SkipW Thanks.

[krazy45cat]

Well that was just great !

[smilertiler1]

You sir, have the god given knack of producing beautiful videos. Great shots from the air.

Can't help wondering though what unfortunate man the town of 'Bald Knob' was named after or does it mean something different in America than the UK?

[draywanda]

@smilertiler1 Thanks for th' kind words.

[nothingmortal]

oh my golly...awesome vid! I was a bit sad I couldn't be there to see the 844 after votin nonstop, but the videos tonight are definitely next best thing! thanks for postin!

[ridgerunner112]

awsome vid keep it up

[draywanda]

@ridgerunner112 Thanks!

[hysonly]

Trains are powerful, amazing..my dad worked with tranis, so that it why i like them :)

[sunsetlover]

I love trains, I think the power behind them is amazing..

[805ROADKING]

Great video Dude!! I almost bought a Citabria once!! Did Joe tell what that spells backwards!!☺

[draywanda]

@805ROADKING Thanks E.J., shoot man everbody knows what that is....but I wont spoil it for th' other folks..lol!