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Air Test
Title:  Air Test
Description:  UP 844 waits to head west a few miles after the air test while adding 15 cars and a diesel to the consist.
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 11/16/2010 1:18:06 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
UP 844 In The Park
Title:  UP 844 In The Park
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:42:45 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
UP 844 Head On
Title:  UP 844 Head On
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:43:01 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
Rolling Steam
Title:  Rolling Steam
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:43:28 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David [ugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
UP 844 Head On w/Friends
Title:  UP 844 Head On w/Friends
Description:  Yotrs truly (left) and friend Dominique Hogue (right) ... Oh boy we look different back in the day..
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:43:41 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
And The Sun Rises
Title:  And The Sun Rises
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:43:59 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
The Long Sigh
Title:  The Long Sigh
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:44:07 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Dawid Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
Letting The Steam Rnll
Title:  Letting The Steam Rnll
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:44:17 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
And The Fire Burns
Title:  And The Fire Burns
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:44:27 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  1098   Comments: 0
Stoke It! Keep Her Hot!
Title:  Stoke It! Keep Her Hot!
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:44:46 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
The "Drivers"
Title:  The "Drivers"
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:45:03 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  277   Comments: 1
Reflecting White Walls
Title:  Reflecting White Walls
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:45:35 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Its 844!!! ... And Who's Happy In The Backround?
Title:  Its 844!!! ... And Who's Happy In The Backround?
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:45:46 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
UP 8444 & Family
Title:  UP 8444 & Family
Description:  Dom, Dad and Me .. Oh the memories
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 1:51:01 AM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  619   Comments: 1
And The Black Smoke Rises
Title:  And The Black Smoke Rises
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:02:23 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
The Slow Approach
Title:  The Slow Approach
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:02:34 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
UP 844 - "Forward Ho"
Title:  UP 844 - "Forward Ho"
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:02:43 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Rolling Through The Snow
Title:  Rolling Through The Snow
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:02:51 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
The Head Emerges
Title:  The Head Emerges
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:03:01 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
The Snow'n'Steam Blowing
Title:  The Snow'n'Steam Blowing
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:03:09 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
UP 844 - Coming Into Union Station
Title:  UP 844 - Coming Into Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:03:17 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
UP 844 Snowballed
Title:  UP 844 Snowballed
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/12/2010  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 2:03:32 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  David Eugene Easley Prier
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 7:12:23 PM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  Steven McKay
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/19/2010 7:16:07 PM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  Steven McKay
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP Loaded Coal Train and UP 844
Title:  Eastbound UP Loaded Coal Train and UP 844
Description:  Passing Omaha Union Station is UP Train CCANN 11 on the left, and as if you needed to read this useless caption to know what's on the right, UP 844 with UP Train SOMCB 13 getting ready to head west.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/16/2010 1:20:05 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 6564(AC44CW) UP 6932(AC4460CW)
Views:  589   Comments: 0
Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Title:  Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Description:  Departing Omaha in the snow 50 years to the day that she entered special excursion service is UP 844 on the 50th Anniversary Special running as UP Train SOMCB 13 today. She'll display silver running boards and driving wheel tires for the trip, just like she did 50 years ago in 1960. It also hasn't had anything like this since I've been alive.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/16/2010 1:20:06 AM
Location:  Omaha, NE
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 5662(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  743   Comments: 1
Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Title:  Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Description:  Slowing down due to a stop indication ahead is UP Train SOMCB 13, the 50th Anniversary Special.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/16/2010 1:20:06 AM
Location:  Ames, NE
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5662(AC44CWCTE) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  477   Comments: 1
Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Title:  Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Description:  After getting talked by the signal at CP B049 Best, UP Train SOMCB 13 takes off at a blistering pace running restricted speed.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/16/2010 1:20:07 AM
Location:  Ames, NE
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 5662(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Title:  Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Description:  Blasting across Nebraska is UP Train SOMCB 13 on its 50th Anniversary Special. Those silver tires really stand out.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/16/2010 1:20:08 AM
Location:  North Bend, NE
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 5662(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  506   Comments: 0
Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Title:  Westbound UP 844 and The 50th Anniversary Special Train
Description:  The 50th Anniversary Special blasts out of Clarks after checking out a lubricator the steam engine. The consist was running as UP Train SOMCB 13 today.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/16/2010 1:20:10 AM
Location:  Clarks, NE
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 5662(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  671   Comments: 1
Main Event
Title:  Main Event
Description:  30 minutes late and here comes ole 844 chuggin'
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:26:41 AM
Location:  Grand Island, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  50Th Anniversary Special
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:28:36 AM
Location:  Grand Island, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Highball
Title:  Highball
Description:  50Th Anniversary Special
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:30:32 AM
Location:  Grand Island, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  Comming into Grand Island for the service stop.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:32:36 AM
Location:  Grand Island, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
Close Up
Title:  Close Up
Description:  Face to face with the beautiful UP 844.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:34:20 AM
Location:  Grand Island, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
Grease It UP!
Title:  Grease It UP!
Description:  UP 844 being lubercated
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:41:52 AM
Location:  Grand Island, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
Resting
Title:  Resting
Description:  Mighty 844 resting before the highball west.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:44:05 AM
Location:  Grand Island, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  276   Comments: 2
Here It Comes!
Title:  Here It Comes!
Description:  844 highballing to North Platte
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:54:31 AM
Location:  Alda, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
Off For North Platte
Title:  Off For North Platte
Description:  50Th Anniversary Special
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:57:13 AM
Location:  Alda, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
Steam It Up!
Title:  Steam It Up!
Description:  50Th Anniversary Special
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/20/2010 12:59:32 AM
Location:  Alda, NE
Author:  Sylvester Rodriquez
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2011  Upload Date: 1/2/2011 8:22:07 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Bill Hedges
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
Eastbound UP 844 - UP 1982 and The Little Rock Express Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 844 - UP 1982 and The Little Rock Express Train
Description:  UP 844 and UP 1982 head east near Gerry MP 164.81 on the UP Marysville Sub. at a reduced speed because of a hot bearing with The Little Rock Express UP Train SNPMV 28. This was during the UP Great Excursion Adventure. I arrived here from Abilene, KS where I saw ATSF 3415 leave town. 2 steam engines in 1 day! Shot on black and white print film.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 12:36:16 AM
Location:  Hanover, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 1982(SD70ACe)
Views:  252   Comments: 1
Eastbound UP 844 - UP 1982 and The Little Rock Express Train
Title:  Eastbound UP 844 - UP 1982 and The Little Rock Express Train
Description:  UP 844 and UP 1982 head east near Gerry MP 164.81 on the UP Marysville Sub. at a reduced speed because of a hot bearing with The Little Rock Express UP Train SNPMV 28. This was during the UP Great Excursion Adventure. I arrived here from Abilene, KS where I saw ATSF 3415 leave town. 2 steam engines in 1 day!
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:45 PM
Location:  Hanover, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 1982(SD70ACe)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Firebox
Title:  Firebox
Description:  Fire licks out from under the draught pans.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:53 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
"Take It Off"
Title:  "Take It Off"
Description:  Eccentric rod and crank are undone so they can get the main rod off to check the bearing and crank pin, which overheated all day.

From left to right are: Mechanical Foreman Henry Krening, Machinist Austin Barker, Manger Heritage Equipment & Facilities - Steam Engineer Ed Dickens, Mechanical Volunteer Bruce Kirk, and Marysville Forman General Rick Lister (I THINK that was his name, hopefully I got it right).

Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:55 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
Unscheduled Maintenance at Marysville, KS
Title:  Unscheduled Maintenance at Marysville, KS
Description:  The Marysville Wheel Truck adds some extra light, tools, and muscle to working on 844 tonight.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:12:58 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  Number plate lit up late into the evening.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:13:01 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  Class lights and numberboards are still lit since the engine is still hot.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:13:04 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
Late Night for the Steam Crew
Title:  Late Night for the Steam Crew
Description:  The steam crew worked late into the night checking out the bearing on the main rod, grinding it off some by hand, and putting it back together, wrapping up around 2 A.M. and departing at 8. They will nurse it down to Kansas City tomorrow where both the bearing and crankpin will be replaced.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/9/2011 1:13:07 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Zach Pumphery
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  234   Comments: 0


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