Let off some steam! The Big Boy isn't the only steamer that can whip up a crowd. From my surprisingly secluded spot, I watched the masses race along 2-lane highway 2 to follow 4449 on her unique t... (more)
The most beautiful locomotive in the world, Southern Pacific #4449 storms along Puget Sound and through Steilacoom, WA. The world-famous 4-8-4 was bound for its home in Portland, OR after spending... (more)
Southern Pacific #4449 about to enter Portland's Union Station after returning from the NRHS convention in Tacoma Washington.
The most beautiful steam locomotive in the World, Southern Pacific #4449 charges across Java Creek Trestle on a sunny day in July 2009. This train was bound for the Trainfestival 2009 in Owosso, M... (more)
Southern Pacific GS-4 4449 rolls along with the Amtrak Transcontinental Steam Excursion at Moundville, AL.
SP 4449 is about to embark on the Amtrak Transcontinental Steam Excursion and its return to the west coast. The Amtrak name has been added to the tender and the auxiliary tender is now Union Paci... (more)
Southern Pacific GS-4 4449 pulls out of Atlanta's Brookwood station with the two day excursion to Alexandria, VA.
Without a diesel, 4449 creates a classic image as it crosses over the Carquinez Strait on the Benicia Bridge. Wish I could make that other bridge dissapear!
On a very hazy day, 4-8-4s #4449 and #8444 march into Los Angeles Union Station. They will be part of Union Station's 50th anniversary celebration.
On a very hazy day, 4-8-4s #4449 and #8444 march past Mission Tower and into Los Angeles Union Station. They will be part of Union Station's 50th anniversary celebration.
Southern Pacific #4449 on the return trip from Vancouver BC. to Seattle WA. with the Portland to Vancouver steam special.
Southern Pacific GS-4 4449 pulls a two day excursion towards Alexandria, VA in order to link up with the American Freedom Train again. The train is shown between Lula and Alto, GA.
SP 4449 has steam up for an evening departure of the AFT from Atlanta for its next destination.
SP 4449 sits patiently while the American Freedom Train is on exhibit. The crew is in the process of touching up the paint on 4449's pilot.
The American Freedom Train has run through the night from Columbus, GA as it passes beneath Dames Ferry Rd. between Macon and Juliette.