Union Pacific's 1944 Alco 4-8-4 #844 climbs the Evanston Sub grade along the Weber River at Henefer. The 844 began her journey at Ogden, UT and would tie up for the day at Rock Springs, WY.

Going under the Pennsylvania Ave. overpass just west of the Ogden Utah yard. Looks like they had a special guest in the cab playing the part of the engineer.

UP 844 rolls out of Afton Canyon on a cloudy morning.

Climbing Cima Hill East of Kelso, four hours off their schedule

Crossing the Mojave River in Afton Canyon on the way East.

As Union Pacific 4-8-4 844 (ex-UP 8444, nee-UP 844) departs Cabazon, California, on November 17, 2011, a "rods down" shot was caught in a sequence of photos. (Thanks to Charles Freericks for givi... (more)

The 80" tall drivewheels dwarf a worker performing maintenance after the 844 arrived from Tucson.

Hints of fall color brighten up the scene, at least a bit, as UP 844 charges up Cajon Pass for the first time since 1989 on a cold, damp, and windy November morning.

UP 844 climbs above the clouds and breaks into the sun going up the Cajon Pass.

Rods down baby!!!!! (pure luck... but happy)

Rail fans of all ages turned out in droves on this sunny morning to see the loud and powerful steam locomotive UP 844 (4-8-4) head back to Cheyenne, Wyoming for the Frontier Days celebration. Ph... (more)

Sunrise shines on UP 844 while her caretakers prepare her for today's run to Las Vegas.

UP's big FEF-3 #844 rumbles through scenic Afton Canyon as it puts on a nice smoke show after crossing the Mojave river for the 2nd time in the canyon. 844 is on her way out of California as she h... (more)

UP 844 glides through West Daggett (formerly Nebo on the ATSF) as it heads for the jct. with UP's Los Angeles Sub in downtown Daggett. 844 will soon be on home rails for an overnight rest in Yermo... (more)

Steam special in the California high desert.