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Pictures of UP 844
 
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad Company
Model:Alco 4-8-4Built As:UP 844 (4-8-4)
Serial Number:72791Order No:S-1937
Frame Number:25X32 cylinders, 80" driversBuilt:12/1944
Notes:FEF-3 class, UP Steam Program.
Other locos with this serial:  UP 8444(4-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
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UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  After having spent the weekend in North Platte, NE, for Railfest 2009, UP #844 is preparing to depart for Cheyenne, WY under cloudy skies.
Photo Date:  9/21/2009  Upload Date: 2/27/2010 11:24:14 AM
Location:  North Platte, NE
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  94   Comments: 2
Scotty - UP 844
Title:  Scotty - UP 844
Description:  Crew member Scott Turley packs supplies away on the train as #844 steams up. In a few minutes she'll depart North Platte, NE, (where she's spent the weekend, for Railfest 2009) for Cheyenne, WY, her home hase.
Photo Date:  9/21/2009  Upload Date: 2/27/2010 11:24:28 AM
Location:  North Platte, NE
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
UP 96
Title:  UP 96
Description:  UP #96 is poised to push #844 back into the Cheyenne, WY, steam shop as a crew member opens #844's coupler cover. #844 has just arrived back in Cheyenne from North Platte, NE, where it spent the weekend for Railfest 2009.
Photo Date:  9/21/2009  Upload Date: 2/27/2010 11:24:56 AM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 96(SW10) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  971   Comments: 6
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  UP #844 has just arrived back in Cheyenne, WY, from North Platte, NE, on a cold, cloudy Monday afternoon. #844 had been in North Platte for the weekend for Railfest 2009.
Photo Date:  9/21/2009  Upload Date: 2/27/2010 11:25:10 AM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  139   Comments: 2
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
UP 844
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)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
UP 844
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)
Views:  962   Comments: 19
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  206   Comments: 3
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  182   Comments: 2
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  108   Comments: 3
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 2
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Drawing crowds since 1944
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Mr. Personality
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  238   Comments: 2
Publicity
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Rick and Lynn
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  275   Comments: 0
Jawing
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
Jawing
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Steve and Rick
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  265   Comments: 1
Fireman Ed
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  289   Comments: 2
Lubrication
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
UP 844
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.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:44:39 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
The Valley Eagle
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  120   Comments: 2
UP 844
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 10:47:17 PM
Location:  Frankfort, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  227   Comments: 3
Lynn Nystrom
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.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:48:24 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  511   Comments: 0
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
UP 844
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
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  102   Comments: 1
Lynn Nystrom
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.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:49:35 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  256   Comments: 2
The Valley Eagle
Title:  The Valley Eagle
Description:  Crew member Jim Leonard waves from the back of the train as it is pulled to a siding where it will be tied down for the night.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:49:46 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
UP 844
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!
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:16 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Fueling up
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.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:32 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Views:  452   Comments: 0
844 and the steam Excursion
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
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Views:  404   Comments: 0
Lubing 844's side rods
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
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Views:  112   Comments: 0
Lubing 844's valve gear
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
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Views:  126   Comments: 0
Crackers and tuna
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
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Views:  447   Comments: 1
Pump was here
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
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
Pump got bumped
Title:  Pump got bumped
Description:  That used to say "Pump" - but Mr. Nystrom noticed it and modified it a bit. :)
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:45:21 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
Railfan, chase vehicle, and the machine worthy of being chased
Title:  Railfan, chase vehicle, and the machine worthy of being chased
Description:  RRPA contributor Jenny Vaughn (jvtraingirl.rrpicturearchives.net) stands with her railfan vehicle, a 1984 Jeep Cherokee, in front of UP #844 in Marysville, KS. The Jeep chased #844 all the way from Kansas City, MO, to Marysville that day.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:27:18 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  168   Comments: 3
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  After a day on the high iron between Kansas City, MO, and Marysville, KS, #844 slumbers in the old Marysville yard. Having been out on the Valley Eagle tour for almost a month, it could use a bath!
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:27:50 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Views:  450   Comments: 6
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  #844 basks in the late afternoon sun, tied down in the old Marysville, KS, yard after having run from Kansas City, MO, earlier in the day.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:28:03 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  395   Comments: 3
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  #844 basks in the late afternoon sun, tied down in the old Marysville, KS, yard after having run from Kansas City, MO, earlier in the day.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:29:04 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Views:  95   Comments: 1
Valve gear
Title:  Valve gear
Description:  #844's valve gear gleams in the afternoon sun.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:29:24 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Views:  108   Comments: 0
Window - UP 844
Title:  Window - UP 844
Description:  #844's cab window gleams in the late afternoon sun.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:30:16 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
Late afternoon
Title:  Late afternoon
Description:  #844 basks in the late afternoon sun, tied down in the old Marysville, KS, yard after having run from Kansas City, MO, earlier in the day.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:30:32 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Views:  417   Comments: 2
Pump was here
Title:  Pump was here
Description:  #844 somehow got thoroughly "pumped out".
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:30:51 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
UP 844
Title:  UP 844
Description:  #844 basks in the late afternoon sun, tied down in the old Marysville, KS, yard after having run from Kansas City, MO, earlier in the day.
Photo Date:  4/27/2010  Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:31:13 PM
Location:  Marysville, KS
Author:  Alex Vaughn
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Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  100   Comments: 1

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