Steam & Excursion > Western Star Amtrak Steam Special

Well, the train ran - looked pretty darn good and all of the lack of information didn't keep the fans away. Here's a couple from today. Thanks to all involved, especially Amtkrd4man for helping out. The sun even came out here and there.

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4449 on the return. I hope Chris managed to figure out which way the train went. :)

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Awesome stuff!! That is a really long train, 2 steam locos, and only one Amtrak unit, not bad. Wish I was there to chase. : - (

Shall I assume it operated in the Columbia River Gorge on the SP&S?

Great shots... Was a great trip...

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MEKoch Wrote:
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> Shall I assume it operated in the Columbia River
> Gorge on the SP&S?

You assume correctly. Union Station to Vancouver, then east to Wishram and back.

At Wishram

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Thanks, and Thanks some more!! Oh to be in the Pony Express with a cold one when that picture was taken....Keep um' comming!

What an awesome day ! Right off the bat I need to thank, Amtrak and BNSF for their cooperation in today's excursions. The PNWC of the NRHS for hosting this years convention and all of their hard work in putting this excursion and the many other events together. To the crews and voulnteers of the 4449 and 700, a heart felt bravo. The engines looked beautiful. I've known about the 2005 convention being held in Portland for over two years, and looked forward to it for everyday of those two years. The hardwork and dedication that the organisers and voulnteers putforth even in the face of critisism was outstanding. Today was the culmination of alot that hard work. I also have to thank Amtkrd4man for the information he posted here and for voulnteering to pilot the train on his day off. I also had the pleasure of meeting nycman. Jim it was truely a pleasure meeting and you and I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as I did today.....cause I had a blast !

Steam special departing Union Station

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Special aproaching WA 14 undercrossing outside Washougal

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Grade crossing at Albina, Albany ? A-something (help! :( )

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49Fan Wrote:
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> Grade crossing at Albina, Albany ? A-something
> (help! :( )

Avery! Nice shooting!

' Avery! Nice shooting! '

Man I wasn't even close ! I've got a few more pictures to post but I upped the image size on my digital and now there too big to post and I can't figure out how to make them smaller and post them.....well lets put it this way....there smaller, but now I can't find them. Me and computers - like oil and water....I'm going to bed !

Glad you like the pictures, it was sooo much fun !

Both steam engines look awesome, but I love the way the Amtrak unit just blends in with the rest of the excursion consist, barely even noticeable. Great shots everybody, keep them coming.

49Fan Wrote:
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> Steam special departing Union Station


I'm just sayin' that when a steam special commits a rules violation, don't post a picture of it. You know what I mean?

At Avery there was a large photoline. I wasn't expecting to catch up to the train again after my first shot at Hood, but there was some sort of delay at North Dalles, so one more chance!

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chargeletter Wrote:
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> 49Fan Wrote:
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> > Steam special departing Union Station
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> I'm just sayin' that when a steam special commits
> a rules violation, don't post a picture of it.
> You know what I mean?


I see I wasn't the only one to spot it...


steamjocky

Just cruised by sp4449.com

New gallery on the preps for the 2005 NRHS.

If the 4449 and 700 were polished any brighter, you would need SUNGLASSES!

Take a look at the shot crossing the steel bridge.....GREAT WORK brooklyn crew!

Good to see you caught that pilot job, George. Did you pull 'er back on the tank for a while?
Nice to see you at Dunsmuir. I ended up sleeping on the platform waiting for #11 to head back to work the Auburn job on the 4th--no rest for the weary am-hogs!!