UP3985 SP4449 UP844 Compared Thru Crossings

A Quick Comparison of transcontinental mainline steam railroad locomotives that have run across the USA within the past year That I shot with the same video camera & Thanks to the Steam crews who made all this possible!
UP 3985 Oct 2008
SP 4449 July 2009
UP 844 July 2008
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• 4449
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[Noxious597345]

SP4449 for sure! that horn is so sweet, and it looks badass

[Drewster327]

The P42 behind 4449 is for HEP or Head End Power for electrical since the 4449 is not owned by a Major Corp like UP3985 is, they have to depend on other railroads to host their trips such as amtrak, 3985 is owned by UP and has their own Power cars and UP host's their trips. So it's not that the owners don't trust 4449, it's because they have to be hosted

[BigWheelHawaii]

My God and Buddha, they are just beautiful, all three... A big "Aloha" and "Mahalo" for posting this... I grew up just south of San Jose,,, "Coyote Station".... The Daylight came by our school every morning at about 10:00 AM south bound... At that time in my life, all I wanted to see were the "New Diesels"... Didn't know what I had, until I lost it....

[fordlandau]

For a similarly beautiful loco, check out the NSW (Australia) C38 class Pacifics. These were delivered from (?)1943 on ..the first five of the class were streamlined with side valances and bullet shaped boiler projection similar to 4449. In all over green livery and gold pinstriping they sported the State's flower emblem (the Waratah) on the smokebox door..

[4toac]

I love hte 844 and 3985 but obviously the 4449 beat them :)

[Defiant47]

I can't pick. They're all amazing in their own way.

[GOCHICOAPRODUCTIONS]

I like 844 for its speed. I like 4449 for its color. I like 3985 because its articulated.

[trainfann1]

3985!!!!

[Alwaystrains]

@SuperMario6419 Im not sure, but I think its mounted inside the space between the smokestack pipes.

[SuperMario6419]

where's the whistle on 3985?

[christiansenfamily]

the 4449

[douggoud]

4449, the most beautiful steam train in the world, period.