Steam Train UP 844 Railroad Days Limited June 18, 2009 pt-3

Union Pacific Railroad's historic steam locomotive, No. 844, east Cheyenne Wyoming June 18 after 10am Charging Eastbound to Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa, to celebrate the Railroad's history and heritage as part of the community's Railroad Days celebration. "Union Pacific's historical ties run so deep in Omaha and Council Bluffs that it is only fitting we display such a historically significant steam locomotive during Railroad Days," said Brenda Mainwaring, Union Pacific's director public affairs for Nebraska and Iowa."We are proud to have No. 844 on display during the weekend when the Omaha/Council Bluffs area takes time out to celebrate the impact the rail industry has on the community now and in our past," said Steve Lee, UP's manager operating practices and steam locomotive engineer.In Omaha and Council Bluffs, Lauritzen Gardens, the Durham Museum, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum and the Historic General Dodge House have teamed up to showcase the rich railroad heritage the area has during Railroad Days 2009. More information about Railroad Days is at http://www.omaharailroaddays.com. The steam locomotive will be on public display at the Durham Museum for Railroad Days on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21. Guest will have an opportunity to look inside the cab of the legendary locomotive from a viewing platform alongside the locomotive. The locomotive will be moved and on display at Golden Spike Park in Council Bluffs on Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 before heading back to its home base in Cheyenne, Wyo., on Wednesday, June 24. No. 844, also known as Union Pacific's "Living Legend returned to service in 2005 after one of the most extensive steam locomotive overhauls in the United States since the 1950s. The overhaul began in 2000 and included extensive overhauls of its running gear, pumps, piping, valves and springs, along with replacement of its firebox and extensive boiler work. Even the cab interior has been refurbished. No. 844 was the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad and was delivered in 1944. A high-speed passenger engine, it pulled such widely known trains as the Overland Limited, Los Angeles Limited, Portland Rose and Challenger.When diesels took over all passenger train duties, No. 844 was placed in freight service in Nebraska between 1957 and 1959. It was saved from being scrapped in 1960 and held for special service.No. 844 has run hundreds of thousands of miles for UP's Heritage program. It has made appearances at Expo '74 in Spokane, the 1981 opening of the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans and the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Los Angeles Union Station in 1989. It is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. for info please see www.upsteam.com
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[goldencoguy1992]

She's a beauty... Always performing at her best.

Curious, is that a different water tender than normal? Looks newer than the ones I've see her pull that last couple of years.

[SkipW]

It got a new paint job last summer, 2008

[mafarnz]

Great close up of the running gear, I've never seen the lubricators working before like I have here.

[SkipW]

You have to see it to belive it & Good to hear you enjoyed it!

[IndianaPentecostal23]

Intersting as to why they don't run the locomotive closer to the center at this speed

[leedleface]

Can you tell me some source to use to find out when these excursion trains happen? I really want to video tape one, but I can't, because I keep missing them. So it would be nice if you could tell me. (Please reply!)

[AmtrakFan454]

A masterpiece as always for both the railroad and the videographer.

Great job Skip!

[firstthor]

Runs like a dream. Thanks for posting

[johnnyt521]

Amazing camera shots!Beautiful Loco!Good to see her run,wish I could ride her!Thanx for posting,

Johnny

[1974cpdmm]

Love it!

[MiguelFlores17]

R u using like a steadicam because the image is so still Ohhhh love the video nice... :)

[papabugs71]

100% American. I love it.

[markeditor]

Fabulous clip ... the steadiness of your camera work, and the close-ups of the drivers in action, are first-rate and show off this magnificent beast at her best. Subscribing -- and hoping for more!

[hotsickle]

my mom was married to a railroad man in the 1950's...thanx for sharing