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UP 844 and SP 4449 – The Dalles to Tacoma

    by Aaron Hockley

    Last weekend, the UP 844 headed west from The Dalles, Oregon to Portland, where the SP 4449 joined the excursion to head north to Tacoma. I shot the train at several locations; here are a few photos.

    844 at Rowena
    UP 844 broadside at Rowena

    UP 844 just east of Cascade Locks
    844 with a yellow train and yellow scotch broom just east of Cascade Locks

    844 and a bunch of steam at Dodson
    UP 844 and a bunch of steam at Dodson

    The double header leaves Vancouver
    Leaving Vancouver, the train passes under Fruit Valley Road

    4449 at Steilacoom
    Through the S curve at Steilacoom

    UP 844 from the overpass at Mosier
    At Mosier. No further explanation needed

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    This entry was posted on Monday, May 21st, 2007 at 9:28 pm and is filed under motive power, photos, trip reports. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

    2 Responses to “UP 844 and SP 4449 – The Dalles to Tacoma”

    1. Steven C. Karoly says:
      May 22nd, 2007 at 7:22 am

      Steve & Aaron: I’m envious! To have so much steam along one river must make you guys jump, clouds or sunshine! Last time I checked on the UP steam website, neither engine is scheduled to come anywhere near Sacramento in the next year or so.

    2. Rail Car Fan says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

      Your photo.. “UP 844 and a bunch of steam at Dodson”..

      Now THAT is a beautiful shot. You look at the smoke coming from the stack and the whole picture just emits the word P O W E R !!

      Rail Car Fan

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