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Steam & Excursion > My day with UP 844Date: 11/06/12 13:40 My day with UP 844 Author: alco636 I once saw UP 8444 as a 14 year old kid in Cheyenne, WY. My Mom, Dad, and I were on a vacation out west. The 8444, and 3985, were sitting cold however. 1983 was a long time ago. Dad is gone, and the 844(4) hasn't visited Minnesota. (Glad to see the 3985 visit a couple times!) So when I learned the Living Legend would be in New Mexico, I knew I had to try to go. So I tried to get Saturday November 3rd off from work. Couldn't do it. Had to work a bit of overtime too. I ended up leaving Flagstaff, AZ at 7pm, with an approximate 633 mile drive overnight to Texline, TX. I've already driven 90% of the route. I-40 to Tucumcari, NM and US 54 to Dalhart, TX. The weather was good, the roads mostly clear, and I had plenty of caffeine. Amtrak, and many BNSF trains rolled by along I-40. It was a sunset to sunrise drive, and well worth it I'm happy to report.
#1 The cool morning air was great for steam. A breeze from the NW was perfect. The crew was starting their day, and the 844 was coming alive. First touches of sunlight since leaving Flagstaff the evening before. #2 Steam rising into the cool, crisp air. #3 People from town came out to visit and chat with the crew. Al Seever Phoenix, AZ Date: 11/06/12 13:42 Re: My day with UP 844 Author: alco636 #4 Standing with the Living Legend.
#5 Pacing wasn't too bad. 40mph train with a 70mph speed limit. #6 The 844 and her short train. Al Seever Phoenix, AZ Date: 11/06/12 13:46 Re: My day with UP 844 Author: alco636 #7 The 844 heads NW with the huge Sierra Grande volcano looming ahead.
#8 Rolling through the heart of a horseshoe curve. Sierra Grande in the background. #9 The shot I really wanted, with the Capulin volcano. It was a fun, safe day. thanks to UP, and BNSF for making this happen! Al Seever Phoenix, AZ Date: 11/06/12 18:51 Re: My day with UP 844 Author: Margaret_SP_fan Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing them!
#4 is my favorite. Date: 11/12/12 21:31 Re: My day with UP 844 Author: Diesel_Dan92 I wish they would bring her back to Arizona someday soon.
Daniel Burns Morenci, AZ |