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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 is almost ready to depart the yard outside the steam shop in Cheyenne, WY, for North Platte, NE, to attend Railfest 2009. |
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9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/24/2010 11:32:45 AM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) UP 963B(E9B) |
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411 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CNW 401 |
Description: |
An ex-CNW F-unit, #401, peeks between UP #844's tender and auxiliary water tender #814. #844 is steaming up outside the Cheyenne, WY, steam shop. |
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9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/24/2010 11:34:00 AM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) CNW 401(F7A) |
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673 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ed Dickens |
Description: |
Engineer Ed Dickens talks to a railfan as his engine, UP #844, is prepared for a trip to North Platte, NE. |
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9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/24/2010 11:35:59 AM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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401 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
#844 comes to life as it slowly backs away from the steam shop. In a few minutes it will be on the high iron headed for North Platte, NE, for Railfest 2009. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:23:59 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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278 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
#844 slowly backs away from the steam shop in Cheyenne, WY, toward the mainline. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:24:13 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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283 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
Engineer Ed Dickens backs #844 out of the Cheyenne, WY, yard, toward the mainline. In a few short minutes she'll be on the high iron headed for North Platte, NE, to attend Railfest 2009. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:24:25 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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336 Comments: 7 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 really shines in the late morning sun as she backs out of the yard toward the mainline. Engineer Ed Dickens leans from his seat, keeping an eye on things. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:24:37 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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432 Comments: 7 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
#844 slowly backs through the yard in Cheyenne, WY, toward the mainline. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:24:55 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) UP 951(E9A) UP 963B(E9B) |
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354 Comments: 6 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 really shines in the late morning sun as she backs out of the yard toward the mainline. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:25:07 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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325 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
#844 slowly backs through the yard in Cheyenne, WY, toward the mainline. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:25:33 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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270 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
#844 slowly backs away from the steam shop in Cheyenne, WY, toward the mainline. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:25:56 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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276 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Leaving Cheyenne |
Description: |
The UP steam shops can be seen in the background as #844 backs out of the yard, on its way to Railfest 2009 in North Platte, NE. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 1:26:06 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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300 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 is on display in downtown North Platte, NE, for Railfest 2009. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2009 Upload Date: 2/11/2010 4:06:03 PM |
Location: |
North Platte, NE |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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260 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
A SOU boxcar (part of a WB UP manifest) passes UP #844, which is on display in downtown North Platte, NE, for Railfest 2009. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2009 Upload Date: 2/11/2010 4:06:16 PM |
Location: |
Cheyenne, WY |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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184 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 5544 |
Description: |
UP #5544 is on a train passing UP #844 in the North Platte, NE, yard. #844 is on display in the downtown area for Railfest 2009. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2009 Upload Date: 2/11/2010 4:06:50 PM |
Location: |
North Platte, NE |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 5544(AC45CCTE) UP 844(4-8-4) |
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277 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6868 |
Description: |
UP #6868, having just come off the Nebraska prairie East of North Platte, NE, passes UP #844 (on display in downtown for Railfest 2009) and MCA #7515. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2009 Upload Date: 2/11/2010 4:07:11 PM |
Location: |
North Platte, NE |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
UP 6868(AC44CW) UP 844(4-8-4) MCA 7515(GP10) |
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460 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
Crowds of people came out to see UP #844 while she was on display at Kansas City Union Station for several days, on the return leg of a trip to Harlingen, TX. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:29:24 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 is on display in downtown Kansas City, MO. It layed over for several days in KC before continuing West, back to its home in Cheyenne, WY, after being away on a trip to Harlingen, TX, for 24 days. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:29:40 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 sparkles in the afternoon sun just after a rain shower in Kansas City, MO. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:31:35 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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984 Comments: 19 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
After a short rain shower, UP #844 sparkles in the afternoon sun beside Kansas City Union Station. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:31:52 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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221 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
A rainbow graces the sky as two young railfans have their picture taken in front of UP #844, beside Kansas City Union Station. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:32:09 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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192 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
A faint raindbow graces the sky as UP #844 sits on display beside Union Station in downtown Kansas City, MO. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:00 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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118 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
RRPA contributor, and my sister, Jenny Vaughn, poses with UP #844, which is on display at Kansasa City, MO, Union Station. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:19 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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241 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 is on display at Union Station in Kansas City, MO, for several days, on its return to Cheyenne, WY, from a trip to Harlingen, TX. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:36 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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107 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Drawing crowds since 1944 |
Description: |
Crowds of people, young and old, come out to see the ol' girl while she takes a temporary rest on her way back home from a trip to Harlingen, TX. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:53 AM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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115 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Mr. Personality |
Description: |
Engineer and, now, head of the UP steam program Ed Dickens gives a TV interview on the front of #844 just before departing Kansas City, MO, for Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 3:59:01 PM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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246 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Publicity |
Description: |
A large crowd, including photographers and reporters, gathers as UP #844 steams up beside Kansas City Union Station. In a few minutes it will depart Kansas City for Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 3:59:29 PM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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107 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Rick and Lynn |
Description: |
Fireman Rick Braunschweig talks with Lynn Gordon Curtis from his authoritative seat in #844. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 3:59:54 PM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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284 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Jawing |
Description: |
Fireman Rick Braunschweig talks with Lynn Gordon Curtis as Steve Lee has a chat with several bystanders. #844 is in downtown Kansas City, MO, but will depart shortly for Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:00:43 PM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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279 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Jawing |
Description: |
Steve Lee chats with the public as #844 steams up in downtown Kansas City, MO. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:01:06 PM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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224 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Steve and Rick |
Description: |
Steve Lee poses for a picture with fireman Rick Braunschweig as #844 steams up in downtown Kansas City, MO. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:01:28 PM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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278 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Fireman Ed |
Description: |
Ed Dickens is firing as UP #844 departs downtown Kansas City, MO, for Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:01:53 PM |
Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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301 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Lubrication |
Description: |
Two crew members grease one of #844's rod bearings while it is stopped in Topeka, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:41:26 PM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
After stopping for service and a crew change, UP #844 accellerates away from the station in Topeka, KS, heading West. The late Lynn Nystrom is at the throttle. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:44:39 PM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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303 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
After a service stop and crew change in Topeka, KS, UP #844 gets underway again headed West. The late Lynn Nystrom is at the throttle. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:44:51 PM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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154 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
After a service stop and crew change in Topeka, KS, #844 gets back underway on its way West. The late Lynn Nystrom is at the throttle. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:45:10 PM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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111 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
UP #844 trundles through the farmland West of Topeka, KS, on its way to Marysville, KS, and points West. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:45:33 PM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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117 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Valley Eagle |
Description: |
UP #844 and its train, the Valley Eagle, are stretched out across the Kansas farmland just West of Topeka. After being out on the road for nearly a month, the train is heading home to its home in Cheyenne, WY. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:46:25 PM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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114 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
After having taken the siding for another train, #844 picks up speed again as it approaches Frankfort, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:46:59 PM |
Location: |
Frankfort, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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129 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Lynn Nystrom |
Description: |
The late Lynn Nystrom has just run #844 from Topeka, KS, to Marysville, KS, on what I believe was his last revenue passenger run. In a few moments he will run #844 over to a different part of the yard to be parked for the night. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:48:24 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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526 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
#844 has just arrived in Marysville, KS, where it will stop for the day. It will continue on to North Platte, NE, tomorrow. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:48:36 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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118 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
Lynn Nystrom leans out of the cab as he eases #844 through the yard in Marysville, KS, to a different track where it will be tied down for the night. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:49:22 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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110 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Lynn Nystrom |
Description: |
The late Lynn Nystrom is sitting high in the engineer's seat as he pulls #844 through the Marysville, KS, yard to a siding where it will be tied down for the night. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:49:35 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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267 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 844 |
Description: |
#844 is tied down in the old Marysville, KS, yard for the night, after having run from Kansas City, MO. Having been away from its home base of Cheyenne, WY, for almost a month pulling the Valley Eagle, it could certainly use a bath! |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:16 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Fueling up |
Description: |
UP #844 is tied down for the rest of the day in the old Marysville, KS, yard, after having run from Kansas City, MO. The late Lynn Nystrom carries a water hose around the locomotive to be run to a hydrant to replenish the water while a tanker truck pumps fuel oil into the tender. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:32 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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465 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
844 and the steam Excursion |
Description: |
The "steam Excursion", one of #844's support vehicles, sits beside #844 as it is fueled and watered before it is shut down for the evening in Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:45 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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416 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Lubing 844's side rods |
Description: |
Ed Smith and Mark Davis lubricate #844's side rods as she is bedded down for the evening in Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:44:27 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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122 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Lubing 844's valve gear |
Description: |
Ed Smith greases #844's valve gear as the engine is bedded down for the evening in Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:44:40 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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148 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Crackers and tuna |
Description: |
Lynn Nystrom has a snack of crackers and tuna in the cab as #844 is tied down for the night in Marysville, KS. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:44:52 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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456 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Pump was here |
Description: |
...Some wise guy likes to leave his mark on dirty steam locomotives. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:45:04 PM |
Location: |
Marysville, KS |
Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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155 Comments: 0 |
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