Union Pacific 4-8-4 844, built by Alco, has been on the UP's locomotive roster ever since it was delivered in 1944. After dieselization, the 844 was used on special trains and excursions. One of... (more)

After stopping to repair a steam whistle in nearby Loma Linda, the UP 844 finally arrives West Colton where it will layover for a day of public display before continuing home to Cheyenne, Wyoming.

UP 844 heads for the yard as it approaches Pepper Ave.

To commemorate the upcoming Centennials of New Mexico and Arizona joining the Union in 1912, the Union Pacific Railroad operated one of their two steam locomotives through the two states in Novemb... (more)

With some assistance being provided by the diesel helper, UP 844 steams up the grade through Cabazon located on the eastern slope of Beaumont Hill.

Afternoon Arrival - Nothing brings out a crowd like a steam engine. Here, #844 gets moving again after knocking down a light near the end of it's day long trip from Yuma Arizona along t... (more)

Union Pacific business observation car "Cheyenne" brings up the rear of the 844 steam special as the train flies west toward Indio in southern California's Coachella Valley.

Running just under an hour behind schedule, UP 844 steams west near Mecca located along on the former SP Sunset Route.

Railfans and nonrailfans alike turned out in droves as UP 844 made its brief service stop at Indio in southern California's Coachella Valley.

UP 844 arrives at West Colton seen from the Pepper Ave overpass with the SYUWC.

UP 844 leaves San Timoteo Canyon behind as it races through Redlands on the Yuma Sub with the SYUWC.

UP Yellow on A Warm November Afternoon- Nothing says Union Pacific like the yellow painted cars and after a day long trip from Yuma Arizona along the former Southern Pacific Yuma Subdivi... (more)

UP 844 rumbles along the Gila Sub as it passes by MP 886 just east of Mobile, AZ.

844 highball Maricopa. UP 844 charges along UP's Gila Sub just west of Maricopa as it heads for its next stop in Gila Bend. 844 was placed on the point of its westbound special in Picacho after th... (more)

The UP Centennial Special high balls through Platteville, CO on its way south towards Denver for a lay over stop.