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Owner: Union Pacific Railroad Company
Model:Alco 4-8-4Built As:UP 844 (4-8-4)
Serial Number:72791Order No:S-1937
Frame Number:25X32 cylinders, 80" driversBuilt:12/1944
Notes:FEF-3 class, UP Steam Program.
Other locos with this serial:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
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"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The "Spike 150 Train" heads east through the Echo Canyon, Utah, on its way to Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. We luckily got ahead of this train by driving down Echo Canyon Road thanks to finding a good route on my newly purchased Utah DeLorme atlas. We got ahead of the crowd from Echo, UT going east. People passed us around "Blind Curves!!!!" I used my "MA" motor drive out the rear window! "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 leads the train! UP ordered twenty five "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941 and last steamed in 1959. It eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. (Canon AE-1 Program 35mm camera, Fuji C200 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/3/2020 8:10:23 PM
Location:  Wahsatch, UT
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  559   Comments: 0
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The special Union Pacific "Spike 150 Train" after arriving at Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. (Canon T-90 35mm camera, Fuji C200 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/15/2019 11:15:02 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  499   Comments: 2
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The special Union Pacific "Spike 150 Train" after arriving at Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. (Canon T-90 35mm camera, Fuji C200 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/15/2019 11:15:21 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  458   Comments: 2
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The special Union Pacific "Spike 150 Train" after arriving at Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. (Canon T-90 35mm camera, Fuji C200 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/15/2019 11:15:41 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  522   Comments: 2
UP 4014 and 844 lead their train west through Castle Rock
Title:  UP 4014 and 844 lead their train west through Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:28 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  560   Comments: 0
UP 844 exists the tunnel at Castle Rock
Title:  UP 844 exists the tunnel at Castle Rock
Description:  Does anyone know if this tunnel has a name/ number?
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:36 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
The steam special passes Castle Rock
Title:  The steam special passes Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:40 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  555   Comments: 0
Close-up of 844 and 4014 running through Castle Rock
Title:  Close-up of 844 and 4014 running through Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:44 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
The steam special passes below the red rocks of Castle Rock
Title:  The steam special passes below the red rocks of Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:48 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  625   Comments: 0
The crowd chases its prey
Title:  The crowd chases its prey
Description:  This is just a oittle taste of the crowds that followed Big Boy on the highway. I'm sure the driver of the Knight Transportation truck was wondering what the hell was going on.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:44:02 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
UP 844 rests after the run from Ogden
Title:  UP 844 rests after the run from Ogden
Description:  It's not very often that this beautiful engine isn't the star of the show!
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:42:24 AM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
Blowing off some steam
Title:  Blowing off some steam
Description:  844 prepares to shove back into the yard for the night.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:42:36 AM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
Cab of 844
Title:  Cab of 844
Description:  Seen resting after the run from Ogden.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:42:44 AM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
UP #s 4014, 844, 2650 (4-8-8-4, 4-8-4, ET-44AC) lead the eastbound "Golden Spike Special" exiting a small tunnel at Castle Rock, UT. May 12, 2019
Title:  UP #s 4014, 844, 2650 (4-8-8-4, 4-8-4, ET-44AC) lead the eastbound "Golden Spike Special" exiting a small tunnel at Castle Rock, UT. May 12, 2019
Description:  UP #s 4014, 844, 2650 (4-8-8-4, 4-8-4, ET-44AC) lead the eastbound "Golden Spike Special" exiting a small tunnel at Castle Rock, UT. May 12, 2019
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 8/14/2019 1:59:15 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Michael Desoi
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  689   Comments: 0
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The "Spike 150 Train" heads east by the rest area at Weber Canyon, Utah, May 12, 2019. "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844 pull the train! UP ordered twenty five of "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941. 4014 last steamed in 1959 and eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UPs last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Canon AE-1 Program 35mm camera, Fuji C200 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/15/2019 10:46:22 PM
Location:  Weber Canyon, UT
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  617   Comments: 2
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The "Spike 150 Train" heads east by the rest area at Weber Canyon, Utah, May 12, 2019. "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844 pull the train! UP ordered twenty five of "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941. 4014 last steamed in 1959 and eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UPs last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Canon AE-1 Program 35mm camera, Fuji C200 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 12/15/2019 10:45:19 PM
Location:  Weber Canyon, UT
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  555   Comments: 2
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The special Union Pacific "Spike 150 Train" arrives in Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. I am standing on a pile of dirt! "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844 pull the train! UP ordered twenty five "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941. 4014 last steamed in 1959 and eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UPs last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Mamiya C220 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/4/2020 3:50:14 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  567   Comments: 0
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The special Union Pacific "Spike 150 Train" arrives in Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. I am standing on a pile of dirt! "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844 pull the train! UP ordered twenty five of "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941. 4014 last steamed in 1959 and eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UPs last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Mamiya C220 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/4/2020 3:50:52 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  634   Comments: 0
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The special Union Pacific "Spike 150 Train" arrives in Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. I am standing on a pile of dirt! "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844 pull the train! UP ordered twenty five of "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941. 4014 last steamed in 1959 and eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UPs last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Mamiya C220 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/4/2020 3:51:25 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  The special Union Pacific "Spike 150 Train" arrives in Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. I am standing on a pile of dirt! "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844 pull the train! UP ordered twenty five of "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941. 4014 last steamed in 1959 and eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UPs last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Mamiya C220 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/4/2020 3:52:39 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  591   Comments: 0
"Spike 150 Train"
Title:  "Spike 150 Train"
Description:  Union Pacific 4-8-4 #844 on the "Spike 150 Train" almost parks for display at Evanston, Wyoming, May 12, 2019. I am standing on a pile of dirt! "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844 pull the train! UP ordered twenty five of "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941. 4014 last steamed in 1959 and eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UPs last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Mamiya C220 Medium Format camera, Kodak Ektar 100 print film)
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/4/2020 3:56:35 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Robert Jackson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
UP 4014 and 844 near Leroy
Title:  UP 4014 and 844 near Leroy
Description:  UP Big Boy 4-8-8-4 4014 and 4-8-4 844 heading toward Rock Springs near Leroy, WY
Photo Date:  5/13/2019  Upload Date: 9/16/2019 11:27:55 PM
Location:  Leroy, WY
Author:  Troy Nolen
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  526   Comments: 1
UP 4014 and 844 near Purple Sage
Title:  UP 4014 and 844 near Purple Sage
Description:  UP Big Boy 4-8-8-4 4014 and 4-8-4 844 heading toward Rock Springs near Purple Sage, WY
Photo Date:  5/13/2019  Upload Date: 9/16/2019 11:30:44 PM
Location:  Purple Sage, WY
Author:  Troy Nolen
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  547   Comments: 2
UP 4014 and 844 leaving Evanston
Title:  UP 4014 and 844 leaving Evanston
Description:  UP Big Boy 4-8-8-4 4014 and 4-8-4 844 departing Evanston Yard on its way to Rock Springs
Photo Date:  5/13/2019  Upload Date: 9/16/2019 11:49:39 PM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Troy Nolen
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  661   Comments: 1
Return from the celebration in Utah
Title:  Return from the celebration in Utah
Description:  844 and 4014 have returned.
Photo Date:  5/19/2019  Upload Date: 4/15/2022 8:32:56 PM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Timothy Holliday
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  573   Comments: 2
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Description:  Heading towards EvanstonThe Big boy special passes through the Castle Rock area.
Photo Date:  5/28/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:54 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  572   Comments: 0
Expo 74
Title:  Expo 74
Description:  Enroute World's Fair, Spokane
Photo Date:  7/4/2022  Upload Date: 7/4/2022 5:06:59 PM
Location:  Unknown, NE
Author:  Richard Flebbe
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  630   Comments: 0
UP 4-8-4 844
Title:  UP 4-8-4 844
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/16/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2024 10:39:37 PM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Wil Hata
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  481   Comments: 0


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