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Steam Train

UP #844 Cheyenne thru Rawlins WY 3 May 2007
Union Pacific Railroad’s historic steam locomotive, No. 844, will travel more than 3,000 miles from its base in Wyoming on a 29-day, four-state tour to the Pacific Northwest, to celebrate the railroad’s history and heritage.

The “Pacific Northwest Portland Rose Heritage Tour” will begin on May 3 when No. 844 leaves Cheyenne, Wyo., and travels to Rock Springs, Wyo. The locomotive will make overnight stops and be on display in:
Rock Springs, Wyo. Pocatello, Boise, Nampa and Montpelier, Idaho La Grande, Hinkle, The Dalles, Portland, Ore. Tacoma, Wash.
This will be the first time No. 844 has operated north of Portland
for more info

http://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/releases/heritage_and_steam/2007/0424_pnw844.shtml

Later on and have FUN! @ post some videos of this with SP#4449 on the west coast if you can!
Puget Sound Steam Special – for info http://www.sp4449.com/
I travled over 600 miles with gas at 3$ to post this video for steam fans worldwide @ worth every penny. If you like it,kick a few stars my way and i might dig around 4 some more :) THANKS!! SkipW

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25 Responses to “Steam Train”

  1. cayoharksen Says:

    porra…. coloca um …
    porra…. coloca um filtro nesse microfone, so da pra ouvir o vento , ou nao sei que caralho estas fazendo, comendo de boca aberta . MEU PROTESTO[[[[[[[[[

  2. WizardsMachine Says:

    WOW. Thanks so much …
    WOW. Thanks so much for recording this GORGEOUS machine and letting us watch it. This mechanical marvel was made by men without computers. Watched this with my 3 year old son and we both were mesmorized. Great shots out the car window. KIDS keep this stuff ‘alive’.

  3. KeeperofTheMountain Says:

    To this day this is …
    To this day this is the closest man has come to making a living breathing machine. I love it BRAVO!

  4. powerfulheart Says:

    Thank you for a …
    Thank you for a joyous video-you know your subject-kingofswing

  5. Larsky1010 Says:

    Starts out great, …
    Starts out great, passes through fantastic, …and then I’m out of adequate superlatives! The pacing scenes are best I’ve seen! Thanks!

  6. TrainSpotterX Says:

    Gidday from …
    Gidday from downunder Australia

    Crikey that’s a bloody awesome video mate, thanks for sharing.

  7. FaShiOncOcO75 Says:

    ai.., ok!
    ai.., ok!

  8. araxethyr Says:

    Fantastic pictures! …
    Fantastic pictures! Greetings from Germany

  9. 8534951 Says:

    its going 70mph
    its going 70mph

  10. ISO8 Says:

    great blast 5*
    great blast 5*

  11. ProTwoAm Says:

    Nice video but a …
    Nice video but a bit too much jumping around!

  12. vladimir2366fa Says:

    movies is excellent …
    movies is excellent, thanks ?????

  13. vladimir2366fa Says:

    the movies is …
    the movies is excellent, thanks ?????

  14. dams4657 Says:

    Superbe vidéo !!!
    Superbe vidéo !!!

  15. FilipGereg Says:

    beautiful train
    beautiful train

  16. CODING247ON360 Says:

    huuuuuuh, i love 844
    huuuuuuh, i love 844

  17. tapobrataha Says:

    She is an absolute …
    She is an absolute beauty.

  18. robertgift Says:

    Can’t they burn the …
    Can’t they burn the oil more cleanly and efficiently?

    I dislike the “steamboat” whistle.

    Amazingly steady video from your vehicle.
    Special mount?

    What caused the wheels to slip?

    Thank you for your interesting video.

    When possible, always show grade crossings in case there is a train/vehicle collision.

  19. palomasex Says:

    ecologic
    ecologic

  20. NorthWoodsRec Says:

    Look at that baby …
    Look at that baby move! The driving shots are outstanding… that’s coming from a professional videographer. Is the 844 scheduled for anymore tours?

  21. muddplaying Says:

    That diesel engine …
    That diesel engine is an insult to this majestic lady of the rails. UP should get rid of the diesel. Great video, love steam engines.

  22. ozeelincoln Says:

    I love how the …
    I love how the replay showed how much power that 4-8-4 has. Even while it was already rolling it still broke loose. SWEET.

  23. DanielVolker Says:

    The cylinder …
    The cylinder are open to clean out any water that has accumulated in the cylinders and dry pipe.

  24. WoelkerVideo Says:

    Skip, thanks for …
    Skip, thanks for your very great video! Super!!!

    5*****

  25. WoelkerVideo Says:

    Hallo Skip, thank …
    Hallo Skip, thank for the video. This Video is very great!

    5*****

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