UP 844 leads a the 150th Anniversary Train over Sand Creek in northeast Denver. The vantage point is from the new Central Park Blvd overpass near the old Stapleton Airport. The construction on the... (more)

It's always nice to see big crowds turn out for railroad events, and that was certainly the case for the UP 844's stop in Strasburg, CO. On the right is ex-Pacific Fruit Express NW2 #1048, private... (more)

It's always nice to see big crowds turn out for railroad events, and that was certainly the case for the UP 844's stop in Strasburg, CO. It seemed like most of the residents of this small town cam... (more)

Deer Trail is supposedly the site of the world's first rodeo exhibition back on July 4th, 1869. This small town on the plains still has an old-west feel - walking along 1st Ave, one could imagine ... (more)

UP 844 creeps into Colorado Springs for an overnight stay.

After stopping to pose for the townspeople of Strasburg, 844 is back near track speed making a wonderful racket as she steams toward the final stop of the day in Denver. This trip was part of the ... (more)

Union Pacific's 150th Anniversary Celebrations included a trip to the Iowa State Fair for the venerable 844. The return itinerary brought the steam locomotive and a short train through eastern Col... (more)

After arriving in Greeley, CO 2 hours late due to a train-truck encounter near Ault, CO, the UP 844 Cab Crew are seen enjoying themselves during a 30 minute service stop. The 150th Year UP Special... (more)

Ending its trip down from Des Moines, IA today is UP Train SDMKC 13, the UP 150 Express, backing into Kansas City Union Station as UP Train AASAMX 13 scoots by on the KCT Main Line.

Air gauges on UP 844. Notice that the indicators are called "hands" according the gauge faces, rather than needles. The dynamics are really weak on this thing.

UP844 on the Tennessee Pass Farewell tour. The line of rail enthusiasts was miles long. Some of the railfans can be seen bumper to bumper on the highway below.

Many have gathered around "The Living Legend" to witness the breathing machine that is known as UP 844. They are stopped here in Greeley, CO for a quick service stop before heading north to Cheyen... (more)

By 8AM on this Saturday this little dirt road probably saw a full day's worth of cars, as railfans turned out in force to catch a glimpse of Union Pacific 844 and its gleaming yellow train whiskin... (more)

The horses on this farm near Carr were far more interested in the possibility of food from the visitor than the Union Pacific's Cheyenne Frontier Days train stretched out across the plains behind ... (more)

A large number of railfans turned out for UP 844 leading the Cheyenne Frontier Days Special seen making a service stop at Greeley, CO.