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Post by Joe Cocker on Sept 23, 2012 10:21:58 GMT -5
UP 844
Posted by John Craft on July 11, 2012
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While the detailed schedules aren’t posted at UP Steam yet, the UP 150 site lists the following dates for UP 844 appearances:
Des Moines, IA, for the Iowa State Fair August 8 – 12;
Grand Island, NE, for the Nebraska State Fair August 31 – September 3;
Boone, IA for ‘Pufferbilly Days’ Sept. 7 – 8;
Ames, IA for the ‘Ames Whistle Stop’ on Sept. 9;
North Platte, IA, for the North Platte Rail Fest Sept. 13 – 16;
Display in Ogden, UT, Sept. 22;
Display in Elko, NV, Sept. 23;
Display in Sparks, NV, Sept. 26;
Sacramento, CA, Sept. 29-30;
Display in Marshall, TX, Oct. 20 – 21;
and in Houston, TX, Oct. 27 – 28.
(There is also an Oct. 18 display on the calendar which may include UP 844 as well.)
Presumably 844 will move from Sacramento to Dallas via Cheyenne, but the schedule does at least allow for speculation that 844 might travel via Tehachapi. We’ll keep an eye on the dates and post them in the Schedules when they’re available.
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Post by Joe Cocker on Sept 27, 2012 10:09:40 GMT -5
The railroad museum will be FREE Friday and Saturday. September 24, 2012 Transcontinental railroad turns 150 LincDodgeLR.jpgIn celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 that authorized the transcontinental railroad, the California State Railroad Museum will unveil a new exhibit documenting the history of the Union Pacific, beginning with Abraham Lincoln's initial support of the national project and its construction, through wars, disasters and expansion up to the present. On display will be photos, maps, artifacts and memorabilia, including: a souvenir gold album locket containing a picture of Lincoln during his presidential campaign; railroad advertising, posters and marketing materials; large "drum-head" signs that once "brought up the rear" of famous passenger trains; photos of railroad workers building the Transcontinental Railroad; and the iconic Union Pacific logo as it changed over time. In addition to the debut of the exhibit Union Pacific is hosting a two-day celebration this weekend in Old Sacramento. Visitors will be treated to a tour of the "Living Legend" No. 844 steam locomotive and a chance to see the vintage 1960s Promontory baggage car and other historic passenger cars and equipment. Plus there will be free rides on the Sacramento Southern excursion train and UP's 956 miniature train. And for just this weekend, the Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum will offer free admission. Also check out the UP 150 Anniversary website which includes an extensive timeline, employee stories and historic advertisements. Read more here: blogs.sacbee.com/sac_history_happenings/2012/09/what-building-america-abraham-lincoln.html#storylink=cpy |
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Post by Joe Cocker on Oct 1, 2012 0:12:02 GMT -5
The 844 derailed backing up as the long steam machine wasn't made for such tight curved tracks. Repairing tracks that cost millions to modify and reroute.
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