I knew 844 was heading to the pendelton roundup, but apperently she's coming to portland first. Per the schedule, she's in hinkle tonight and will be in portland tomorrow. Will be in all day Tuesday. She's listed as being on display. At albina, but its not clear to me if that means guests are allowed in the yard, or if she'll really be at union station. I've got to work both days, but if possible, I'm going to try to come down after work.
Well, up.com says she's stopped near portland. I took the max to albina and saw nothing. I don't know if I can try this again tomorrow. Any of the portland contingent know where in albina she will be and if non-employees can see her?
According to a post by Arlen Sheldrake on that other site, she is at Albina facing north. I'm 150 miles from there and can't verify it. :tb-sad:
Huh, Where in Albina I wonder? It wasn't viewable from the entrance. At least it wasn't at 7pm. IF I go back tomorrow, would I be allowed to go on property?
According to the map on up.com which I couldn't access on my phone, its hidden behind the offices, so no wonder I couldn't see it.
When the 3985 came a few years back they parked it roughly behind the offices from where you would normally enter Albina Yard by car at N Russell and Interstate. They had it open during certain hours, but I don't remember it being publicized far and wide. Here's a video Robert West shot today... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJeFlEOl3qo
Great video thanks. I don't think I'll try again tonight. I didn't get there until 6:45 last night odds are that won't improve. She'll be back.
Excellent video. A little over a year ago when I was up in Portland for the N Scale Convention there was another old Steamer up there doing an Excursion trip back Midwest; I think it was 1449. Neat to see the Old Beast rumbling down the track still.
Thanks I knew it was something like that. Nice picture also. Sure wish I could have made arrangements to go on that trip; but the Convention and it's location was nice as well.:thumbs_up:
UP 844 I am a big fan of 844 & 3985 she looks good I saw her on Extreme trains not long ago l have got some videos on these two powerful steam Locomotives UP1995 northern844@hotmil,com I am from Australia
UP1995, Welcome to Trainboard! It's good to have another member from Australia on board here. How did you get interested in the Union Pacific steamers? :tb-biggrin:
I became Intrested in Union Pacific when I brought a book called Smoke across the Praire by James L Ehernberger & Francis G Gachwwind it got photos of Union Pacific Staem as well the Diesel Era alo I am a Fan of DDA40X 6936 The E9 949 E9 951 are silmair to our Diesel Locomotives in Australia known as Bulldogs . Here is our Class Diesel Locomotives types GM1-GM11 GM12-GM42 S300-S317 4201-4206 42101-42110 if you want any Information on Australian Diesel Locomotives go to www.locopaige,railpaige,org.au I hope this will help you up1995nothern844@hotmail.com
