Union Pacific 844 Still Goin' Strong
Union Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive #844 holds the unique distinction of being the only mainline class one steam locomotive to never be retired.
Now she is UPs goodwill ambassador, traveling far and wide over the Union Pacific system.
In this program, you will follow 844 on some of her travels. See her as she runs from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Portland, Oregon, including Oregons beautiful Blue Mountains. Next, follow her in Oklahoma and Texas, the you will see her on the original UP mainline in Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah. Great steam action for any steam lover.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:40 Cheyenne to Rock Springs
14:06 Rock Springs to Pocatello
18:47 Pocatello to Nampa
23:58 Nampa to Hinkle
41:38 Hinkle to Portland
46:58 Parsons to McAlester
56:40 McAlester to Fort Worth
1:02:39 Gibbon to Cheyenne
1:09:42 Ogden to Rock Springs
1:19:26 Rock Springs to Cheyenne
Пікірлер: 90
I hope UP keeps 844 and 4014 forever in service...😊 never retire them
@kingofthemonsters3712
6 ай бұрын
Amen to that
I Love Union Pacific #844
UP does gods work. Preserving these national treasures so well is no easy feat.
I hope the UP steam crew brings the 844 back into service again soon. I want to see it myself.
@evanf1293
Жыл бұрын
According to what was said by UP earlier this year at an event they're hoping to bring back 844 within the next year. And imo, I really hope they bring back its signature Mars light. While it's hardly ever used 844 doesn't look the same without it imo.
@threepea1151
11 ай бұрын
@@evanf1293 it looks better without it, it has more personality without it
@evanf1293
11 ай бұрын
@@threepea1151 Well imo it isn't. It's almost like an engine without its signature whistle.
@azaabazha660
11 ай бұрын
@@threepea1151 more personality without one of the most recognizable aspects of the locomotive entirely? i do believe you are mistaken.
@threepea1151
11 ай бұрын
@@azaabazha660 idc I like it better without mars light
Union Pacific 844 is a handsome and spectacular steam locomotive and a wonderful representative of UP steam power, I am glad that the Union Pacific railroad has a special heritage operation program which operates their historic locomotives. It's great that UP has restored 3 steam locomotives back to operating condition due to their special heritage program ; it's wonderful to see footage of UP 844 still in operation along with the "big boy" locomotive 4014 which was recently restored back to operation again back in 2019.
I've seen the 3985 Challenger and the 4014 Big Boy here in Oklahoma. Now I need to see the 844 here before I go.
@danodell1750
Ай бұрын
I'm envious of what you've seen.
I hope this engine never dies
I remember seeing 844 when I was 7 years old back in 2012. I’m sure I still have the pictures my mom took somewhere. Was the best thing I’ve seen!
A film about their Union Pacific 844, running around one part of the western part of United States there.
@fredlindner1986
4 ай бұрын
A vb
Union Pacific #844 goes Flawless!
@andrewdiesel487
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewcrumb8027 sorry I missed the Cab ride on the Indiana railroad from Newton to Riverton, I was packing my bags for the Special Olympics Summer Games in Terre Haute., and I will never miss it again
@andrewcrumb8027
Жыл бұрын
@@ianchromebook7262 Will you stop saying that? We already know it, so stop repeating what you're saying. We have ears, you know.
@andrewcrumb8027
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewdiesel487 It's okay. We'll tell the others about it and not to worry.
@andrewcrumb8027
Жыл бұрын
@@ianchromebook7262 I know that. You told me about it many times before. The way you keep repeating the same thing millions and millions of times is bothering me. Just stop repeating that, will you?
@andrewdiesel487
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewcrumb8027 ok, I’ll tell them all about Special Olympics Summer Games in the premiere of Union Pacific #844 Still Goin’ Strong and Cab Ride on the Indiana Railroad - Riverton to Terre Haute
The Living Legend continues to live on strong.
Very cool train video
Of all the steam engines I’ve chased around the country, chasing the 844 running 70mph in the Columbia River Gorge back in 2010 is still my favorite. Chasing the 3985 pulling the circus train in Colorado that same year is a close second.
Beautiful images ! So exciting and beautiful !
nice video!
@T128Productions
Жыл бұрын
@@ianchromebook7262 Are those supposed to be future video requests for RP?
@RailwayProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I was on that run while it went from Coffeyville Kansas to Claremore Oklahoma. 2nd coach up Katy Flyer. great experience that will probably never happen again.
I love part of the Cheyenne to Portland segment over the Blue Mountains. Amtrak's Pioneer used to run on that line until it was discontinued in 1997. Did you know that La Grande, Oregon is at the heart of the Snow Zone between North Powder and Meacham?
@robertmcfarlane7548
9 ай бұрын
nice profile picture.
I sure hope to see 844 one day. Not only so I can see the Living Legend/the only mainline operational steam engine that has never retired from service. And while I'm not sure this might happen when the engine returns to steam in the future, I hope it's signature mars light returns as imo she doesn't look the same without it, even if it's hardly ever used.
@nathancorcoran5347
Жыл бұрын
Same Evan.
@BME844
11 ай бұрын
I have to be honest with you, the bolts on the mars light were deteriorated and were beyond repair, but I have no idea that they will put the mars light back on the 844, unless they sent it to the scrap yard.
@evanf1293
11 ай бұрын
@@BME844 Those bolts can easily be replaced and besides the chances are very unlikely UP would get rid of 844. She's not only the only steam engine in North America that's never retired from running, but has also brought joy and happiness to hundreds of people who have seen her.
@BME844
11 ай бұрын
Good point, But like other people, I have favoritism, and I like certain things that they look like now, compared to what they used to be, and I like the 844 that has no mars light, but to be fair, people likes history, and people wants the history the same like they were during the old times. But for me, without 844's mars light, it'll be like the other FEF's that has no mars light.
@evanf1293
11 ай бұрын
@@BME844 Well from what I've heard it's planned to return on 844 in the future. I also heard it from Ed Dickens myself when I met him in 2019 during 4014's southwest tour.
Know as The Living Legend.
@T128Productions
Жыл бұрын
Always has been.
brilliance at its best,thank you
Thanks for posting this! Really enjoyed!
Can anyone please let me know when 844 last ran the transcontinental from Ogden Utah to Roseville CA. Thats the last time i got to see her she spent the night at Montello nevada (my current town) seeing her pull Laray pass was an awesome day!
Awesome video 🚂👍🚃
@RailwayProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Hopefully 844 runs again
Be interesting to know the grades it was pulling on those uphill sections.
Delighted Thanks 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
Woah UP 844 Millie.
❤
Niesamowita maszyna ma moc!
1:09:54 then I’ll bet 844 is here to celebrate the golden spike’s 140th anniversary. (844’ll be coming back there in a decade, but won’t be alone)
Steve Lee-best engineer, a legend!
@RailwayProductions
Ай бұрын
Check out the Challenger video kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKqXx7udcajLpKw.html. Go to 56:32 for some nice closeups of Steve in action!
I hope, one day 844 returns to the mainline
You guys should do a more in depth video on the East Broad Top railroad. It would really make me happy
@RailwayProductions
8 ай бұрын
I plan to get out there as more of the line is reopened.
3:00-3:40 At least 3985 made a cameo appearance even though this film focuses on 844.
Очень хороший репортаж о паровозе❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
still waiting for them to bring her back to angleton.
So I have one question for you what are the extra cars behind the black car that's right behind a locomotive is is that black car and then that yellow car they both water tenders for the locomotive and what are the other cars that you see railroad workers on what are they for are they just for support for the train
@Hawkers02
10 ай бұрын
Those store water to extend how far 844 and 4014 can go
@nikerailfanningttm9046
8 ай бұрын
The large boxcar is a parts and tool car. As the FEF-3’s no longer are manufactured by ALCO, UP has custom forged parts for the 844, these parts are brought with the 844 while away from Cheyenne so if they snap a drive rod for example, there is a spare in the Parts Boxcar. Not all parts are brought however, some are still in Cheyenne. For example a driver; there are 8 left in Cheyenne on a sister FEF-3, the 838, which has been used a parts source for the 844 for many years. But as the parts from 838 are taken off, the steam shop will contract steel mills and companies to forge new parts as spares. These smaller parts are carried in the Parts Boxcar. The car just aft of the parts boxcar is the tool car, this car carriers everything needed to maintain the 844, things such as grease guns for the bearings, large wrenches for the driving wheel bolts, and other appliances that help the crew with repairs and maintenance. The other car behind the tool car is Howard Fogg, a boiler car/hep/dorm car. Howard Fogg serves a mobile steam boiler for the 844 when she is not under steam, for example, the 844 is overnighting in Laramie Wyoming, 844’s fire is out, and the engine is not in steam. The crew needs to grease 844’s bearings, and the grease guns are ran by steam, this is where Howard Fogg comes in. The Howard Fogg’s boiler produces steam for the grease guns so the steam crew can grease the 844’s bearings while the engine is cooling down or out of steam. A lot of the power tools used by the steam crew on the 844 are steam operated, so a Boiler Car almost always runs with the 844. The Howard Fogg also is a head end power (HEP) car, which means a onboard generator produces power for the passenger car lighting/hvac and other functions. The 844 doesn’t have a powerful dynamo to light a entire consist of passenger cars, so the Howard Fogg and other HEP cars are brought with the 844 and 4014 for power for the passenger cars themselves. Howard Fogg is a dorm car for the steam crew as well, while not busy, the crew needs to rest, Howard Fogg has a section of rooms for the steam crew to sleep in and relax in. They are strictly for steam crew personnel only. The car aft of Howard Fogg is another tool car: Lynn Nystrom. This car serves the same as the tool car. The next car after Lynn Nystrom is Reed Jackson, a concession car. Reed Jackson is Union Pacific’s rolling gift shop. At events where the 844 and 4014 are main attractions, the steam crew sells merchandise and souvenirs to help pay for the maintenance of the 844 and 4014. Some of these souvenirs are free, such as hand fans. I have a few from when 4014 visited New Orleans back in 2021. The steam crew gave the hand fans out for free as the summer heat was really bad for everyone as the 4014 was not in a shady location. Thankfully the steam crew thought ahead and brought the hand fans, those fans did a lot to cool us down. The last two cars are Heritage Fleet cars used for Office Car Specials (OCS) service, stockholder specials, and public excursions. However, riding one of the excursions is not cheap, one ticket can go for $150 for a coach car seat, and the prices increase based on seating type and event type. All of the proceeds made by the public excursions go towards the 844 and 4014’s maintenance.
How many whistles does she have I seen it with blowing smoke from it and no smoke from it ever time it whistles
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Who was the fireman on this run? Half the usable fuel oil went up the stack!
@jenkirstenjad
Ай бұрын
Most likely Lynn Nystrom. My dad, Steve Lee was the engineer.
Not sous titres french,de façe sosie du 1225 PM,mais locomotive canon$.
HAS ANYONE ASKED THE ENGINEER WHAT ITS LIKE TO CONTROL/OR DRIVE SOMETHING SO ALIVE AN SO STRONG ? TO HAVE THAT MUCH POWER UNDER HIS HAND MUST BE AMAZING ! IT WOULD SEND SHIVES DOWN MY BACK JUST THINKING ABOUT IT ! ASK A ENGINEER ONE DAY PLEASE I'D LIKE HEAR WHAT HAS TO SAY 👀👍✌️🥴😲😃🤪💯🇺🇸 DOC 🇭🇲