While studying the rods and valve gear of the 844, I noticed some names and dates chalked into the dirt and grime on the main drive wheel. This ‘dirt graffiti’ could be found all along the tra... (more)
After running from North Little Rock to Van Buren in less-than-stellar weather conditions, the 844 was displayed west of the yard for the evening. Somehow the clouds, and the crowds, parted for a ... (more)
The 844 is about to pass under Hwy 14 south of Clay Center NE.
Union Pacific 844 crossing HW 6 just outside of Bryan, Tx as she makes her way south on the Valley Eagle Heritage Tour.
Just out of North Little Rock, the 844 leads the Valley Eagle Heritage Tour towards Van Buren on the former Missouri Pacific.
UP 844 and the Valley Eagle has the hammer down in Hammond.
The Union Pacific Valley Eagle arrives in Ennis Texas and is greeted by a nice brace of Texas's state flower, the bluebonnet.
It was cold. It was windy. It was worth it.
I'm often inspired by the white picket fence photos of NS trains in Kentucky. Here's my best attempt at fulfilling that inspiration as UP 844 heads south into central Texas.
UP 844 poses for the photographers outside of Waxahachie.
UP 844 highballs south to its whistlestop at Navasota past some wildflowers at Millican.
UP 844 at Denman NE.
UP 844 leans into a curve as it approaches Mansfield.
UP special agents keeps a watchful eye out as the steam crew greases mechanical parts on the UP 844 during a service stop on the trip to Hearne Texas.
