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Is UP's running DD40X still in freight service?
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metraup [:)] <br /> <br />The DD40X is not not currently used for freight service. You might catch it on occassion pulling a freight while being tested or such. This loco is under the control of Steve Lee. Steve is the head man in charge of the UP steam program. If you see the 3985 or the 844 Steve will not be far away. When the two steamers are out on an excursion Steve will have a meeting with the rr club hosting the excursion. I have worked as a car host on one of these excursions and sat in one of these meetings. Steve lays down the law and make no bones about it, it will be enforced. They will not put up with any nonsense. We had a lady who tried to go shoeless and was told in no uncertain terms she WOULD wear shoes. Funny thing, she put on shoes and sat down. lol The DD40X is sometimes seen with the steamers. This has not happened here but I have seen pictures of it with the steam engines. <br /> <br />One group to check out is the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. Here is a link to that group. They sometimes host excursions with the UP steam program. <br /> <br />http://www.rockymtnrrclub.org/ <br /> <br />Also check the Running Extra section in the Trains mag. You might see something there from time to time about these excursions.
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