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Post by herkpilot on Apr 16, 2009 22:05:53 GMT -5
Just found out that UP 844 is going to be in my area this weekend. A west coast tour from Cheyenne to Oakland and return. The Loco is in Sparks, NV right now, departing for Roseville friday am. spends the weekend in Roseville and then to Oakland on Monday. Already told my better half that we're going to Roseville this weekend- ok with her as along as we stop at the Galleria. Check out www.steamcentral.com/ for info on all live steam movements. The locomotive is also on twitter. Hy |
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Apr 17, 2009 9:09:13 GMT -5
That's pretty rare - it doesn't come that far west very often. I'm also waiting for ATSF 3751 coming down to San Diego on May 3rd.
Enjoy,
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Post by herkpilot on Apr 19, 2009 15:48:05 GMT -5
A link to a ten minute You Tube video of 844 crossing Donner Summit and on into Roseville, beautiful day, great film and in HD. The helpers are sporting heritage paint as well, SP orange and WP grey. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgAshZ-1rvYEnjoy Hy |
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Post by pilotchuck on Apr 19, 2009 17:43:13 GMT -5
WOW, what a great video. My goosebumps are just starting to settle down after hearing that steam whistle. I was following their twitter when they came over those hills.
I live in the Bay Area and am just a few miles from where 844 will be rolling through Fremont. Plan to take my 15 year old son to experience this in person. Trains and planes. Love them both.
Chuck
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Post by pilotchuck on Apr 22, 2009 18:05:26 GMT -5
Saw 844 this morning! Stood on a grassy knoll within about 50 feet of the tracks waiving the Stars and Stripes as it went by. Everyone in the doorways of the coaches was waiving and the engineer blew that awesome whistle. What a site.
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Apr 22, 2009 18:37:42 GMT -5
Glad you both had a great time.  |
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