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.

UP 844 broadside at Rowena

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

UP 844 and a bunch of steam at Dodson

Leaving Vancouver, the train passes under Fruit Valley Road

Through the S curve at Steilacoom

At Mosier. No further explanation needed
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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.
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 !!
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