Double heading steam engines o gauge railroading on line. Is mu control a practice today with double heading steam engines. Vancouver, wa on may 12th, 2007, sp 4449 484 and up 844 484 arrive in vancouver, wa about 3 hours late. Sp 4449 and up 844 doublehead between portland, or and everett, wa. The 844 and the 4449 are the best examples of the respective classes. Barriger library special double headed with up 844 between tacoma and everett, wa.
Sp 4449 leaving for trip to michigan for train festival 2009 800 nw ave. She eventually worked her way up to engineer and has also crewed on locomotives such as southern pacific 4449 and union pacific 844. Kids double sided bookcase with five shelves versatile and durable wooden bookcase offers five shelves per side with varied compartment heights and sizes item features 3 powdercoated metal display shelves on either side and heavy duty casters for mobility. Creative sbcretarialservices control services pregnancy 505 our planet would remain in shroud. Puget sound steam doubleheader, up 844 and sp 4449, may 2007. Modern bookshelf bookcase shelves wood shelves ladder shelves modular shelving open shelving book rack design mid century bookshelf leaning wall shelf. Shop for furniture 2 shelf bookcase online at target. I will never forget my trip to the dalles to inspect the up passenger cars in anticipation of selling one leg of the. Doubleheading in the pacific northwest rolling stock, steel wheels, steam engine. Vol 1 up 844 cheyenne, wy to portland, or vol 2 844 4449 double header vol 3 up 844 portland, or to cheyenne, wy. Puget sound steam special double headed with up 844 between tacoma and everett, wa.
On may 18th and may 19th the southern pacific 4449 and union pacific 844 ran roundtrips between tacoma and everett. Its a mega pack of the us most famous steam locomotives that still run today. I had a game breaking bug with the water level in sp 4449. I leave you all with a blast from the past the doubleheader journey of 4449 and 844 back in may 2007.
The double header with up 844 and sp 4449 was not announced until early 2007 once all. I read with interest a post regarding mu control in steam engines that double head with diesels. Sp 4449 is primarily in volume ii, and that three crew members participated in the filming of this event. Sp 4449 and up 844 are making a very rare double header trip from portland, oregon to tacoma, washington. Big boy 4014 rebuild project to complete 2019 offtopic.
Sp 4449 and up 844 doubleheader pass 1 by powerlinefixer. Sp 4449 leads the double header northbound at meeker curve railroad. Sounder commuter train i plan to make bombardier bi levels for this train soon. Sp 4449 and up 844 double head out of portland, oregon with lots. Caught up to it just as it was back into tacoma then chased 844 in idaho a few days later. Union pacific 844 and southern pacific 4449 double head.
Union pacific 844, also known as the living legend, is a class fef3 484 northern type steam locomotive owned and operated by the union pacific railroad. Oddly, union pacific up briefly renumbered 4449 to 845 and 844b during a double header excursion with up 844 back in 2007. The twelve fm cliners, eight 2000hp cpa205, and four 2400hp cpa245, were built without multiple unit capability penny wise, pound foolish. Tickets were sold for two roundtrip excursions between tacoma and everett, one for the barriger library, and the other for oregon rail. Louis to kirkwood1990i saw this one, and the recent 4449 844 doubleheader in the pacific nw. Union pacific steam locomotive 844 travels from cheyenne, wy to portland, oregon and then double heads with southern pacific 4449 on the. Chase and ride on board the sp 4449 and up 844 double header to seattle, wa.
After coupling onto the train and getting under way my dad told me to duck down going by the superintendents office close to the switch where we left town. Lynn was always kind to my family and i, and remembered us every time we saw him when the 844 3985 came to town, or during the hostler model t. Southern pacific 4449 and union pacific 844 teamed up. This historic event, which was jointly run by the union pacific railroad and the burlington northern santa fe railway, was a benefit excursion on behalf. Add rich tones and convenient storage to your dining area with this double header counter table. Deadheaded with up 844 from tacoma, wa to north portland junction. I had a thought that the answer to my question would be seatofthepants and experience. Southern pacific 4449 and up 844 getting reading for the. As a result whenever a train was too heavy for a single cliner they had to be double headed with two crews, and the engines run elephant style. Northwest doubleheader steampentrex dvd 2 hours 50 minutes in color with stereo sound and narration on may 18 and 19, 2007, the union pacific 844 an. If sp 4449 is being considered or in the works, it would be very hush hush and i highly doubt there would be any mention of this until early 2019 once all trip details and agreements were in place.
Sp 4449 hasnt visited its original birthplace in over 40 years. Southern pacific 4449 racing from portland to wishram. Rare steam train double header leaves niles steamfest 2010 by tsg multimedia. Up 844, of the union pacifics heritage fleet, heads up the old portland rose consist about 30 miles east of pocatello, idaho. Union pacific 844 and southern pacific 4449 double head into. This desk and bookcase has real wood veneer in a cherry finish with a mendocino bronze powder coat frame and smoked tempered safety glass. Clean lines give the piece a look of contemporary simplicity, while the taylor cherry finish exudes casual warmth. Up 844 takes the crown on all but the last one, while sp 4449 takes the horsepower crown with 5500 maximum. Though i would share this photo and video aof the union pacific 844 with lynn nystrom getting ready to leave ogden westbound, the morning of may 14, 2009. Aft 4449 on the springwater trail part 2 by 4449steam. My account evidently expires this evening and ive chosen not to renew. A playlist dedicated to the mightest of machines on land, the classic steam locomotive. Whether it be in america or elsewhere, real and model passenger trains.
Even for a 150th, just one of those locomotives would suffice. These former kings of the rails may now only be operating on tourist railways, but at least they are still in operation. Jack, do you think there is a chance they will display the sp 4449 and up 4014 together in portland. Union pacific 844 and southern pacific 4449 run a rare double header excursion train from tacoma, washington to everett, washington with. All of them will have been repainted and have custom sounds from real recordings from the actual steam locomotives. Passenger trains from the many videos here on youtube. Made my first trip on a double header at around 8 years old. It also features a pullout keyboard tray with room for a mouse and has an attached 3 tier bookcase for added workspace. Sp 4449 and up 844 double head out of portland, oregon in may of 2007. On may 12, 2007, the double header of the southern pacific 4449 and the union pacific 844 traveled up the east side of the columbia river on their way to tacoma, washington. Southern pacific 4449 and atsf 2925 doubleheader in trainz. Jofran taylor brown cherry double header storage counter. There is now way to mu two or more steam locomotives, since all the controls are.
The pedestal features two doors that allow you to easily store and take out serving items or plates, bringing you effortless dining that epitomizes casual design. Sp 4449 and up 844 double header, storming out of kelso tunnel. Product title wood designs 34200 double sided book display average rating. Built in december 1944 by the american locomotive company alco of schenectady, new york, no. Union pacific 844 and southern pacific 4449 run a rare double header excursion train from tacoma, washington to everett, washington with 100% steam power. On may 18 and 19, 2007, the duo participated in a puget sound excursion, a roundtrip run from tacoma to everett. In this pack so far is up 844 and challenger 3985, atsf 3751 and 2926, cp 2816, milwaukee road 261 chinease. Enjoyyou must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Easy shelvesikea shelves diy wall shelveshanging shelvesdecorative shelvesshelvingpicture shelves picture. Sp 4449 leaving for trip to michigan for train festival 2009 800 nw ave people being.
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