UP 844 Tour -- RECAP -- Comments -- Photos

[doghouse]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Safety Valve

She's stopped in Guymon.

I would imagine those towns of Liberal and Guyman have a bit of excitement today.

I do worry about the El Paso TX to Eastern Texas.. there is a great deal of very bad country down there with very little of anything.

[Anonymous]

Hmm and had a freight that sat for 5 days on the MP Line without power.

Dont worry about the imagery, I will capture the best films from the video and send them in. Maybe as it gets back towards this area it will run into more people who have the ability to record and upload photos and videos.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Michaelson

I watched the official UP website and was fascinated by their GPS tracking of the 3985 when it traveled across Wyoming. One morning I was quite amused, as I clicked on the GPS map, and the indicator that showed where the loco was sitting was no where to be seen. I clicked around to see if I could find it, and a message popped up on the screen that stated 'The Union Pacific Railroad Co. has no idea where engine 3985 is currently standing. Please stand by for updates.'

Uh, ok, so how do you lose something that big? [:D]

Regards! Michaelson

I talked to a BNSF engineer about a month ago. He told me he had to convince the management at BNSF that they actually had a train in Little Rock that he and his conductor could take north. The train had been parked two days before that and was just setting. They lost the whole freight train for 2 days. [:0] [B)] [8]

[Anonymous]

I watched the official UP website and was fascinated by their GPS tracking of the 3985 when it traveled across Wyoming. One morning I was quite amused, as I clicked on the GPS map, and the indicator that showed where the loco was sitting was no where to be seen. I clicked around to see if I could find it, and a message popped up on the screen that stated 'The Union Pacific Railroad Co. has no idea where engine 3985 is currently standing. Please stand by for updates.'

Uh, ok, so how do you lose something that big? [:D]

Regards! Michaelson

[Anonymous]

I am surprised that the Photo Of The Day has not included a photo of the 844. [:0]

If you snap a photo and it is a good one send it to Bergie. The 3985 received lots of attention and photos during its last trips so the 844 deserves some attention too.

SENT THEM PHOTOS TO BERGIE. [:)]

[richardy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

QUOTE: Originally posted by richardy

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

This is just a reminder that the 844 is currently on display today until 5 pm in Guymon, Kansas.

For those who don't know, they usually have a souvineer car for hats, posters, t-shirts, pin, and etc., so check that out when you go. [;)]

Wow! I did not realize we lost the panhandle to Kansas! Guymon is in Oklahoma.

Sorry about that. But I did give it back to you when I noticed my error. I try to update the title of the thread to reflect its current location or leg of the trip. So I did correct it in the title when I saw the error of my way. [B)] [8] [;)]

I would not want Kansas and Oklahoma to fued over it. Or has that already been done? [?]

No problem on the Guymon typo. Thanks for all of the updates, I keep getting busy at work and miss tracking the moves on the UP website.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by richardy

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

This is just a reminder that the 844 is currently on display today until 5 pm in Guymon, Kansas.

For those who don't know, they usually have a souvineer car for hats, posters, t-shirts, pin, and etc., so check that out when you go. [;)]

Wow! I did not realize we lost the panhandle to Kansas! Guymon is in Oklahoma.

Sorry about that. But I did give it back to you when I noticed my error. I try to update the title of the thread to reflect its current location or leg of the trip. So I did correct it in the title when I saw the error of my way. [B)] [8] [;)]

I would not want Kansas and Oklahoma to fued over it. Or has that already been done? [?]

[chad thomas]

Hey, I just noticed my post count is

3985

but this post will change that.

[Anonymous]

Not too many people in that part of the USA. Mostly Beef Cattle and related.

[richardy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

This is just a reminder that the 844 is currently on display today until 5 pm in Guymon, Kansas.

For those who don't know, they usually have a souvineer car for hats, posters, t-shirts, pin, and etc., so check that out when you go. [;)]

Wow! I did not realize we lost the panhandle to Kansas! Guymon is in Oklahoma.

[Anonymous]

This is just a reminder that the 844 is currently on display today until 5 pm in Guymon, Kansas.

For those who don't know, they usually have a souvineer car for hats, posters, t-shirts, pin, and etc., so check that out when you go. [;)]

[Anonymous]

I second Emmar's posting.

I definately have fresh Digital 8mm tapes ready for the camcorder for when (IF) she comes to Arkansas.

[emmar]

Thanks for all the pictures everyone. It is nice for those of us who don't live near the route to be able to see a little bit of the action. Keep the great pics coming.[:)]

[Anonymous]

She's stopped in Guymon.

I would imagine those towns of Liberal and Guyman have a bit of excitement today.

I do worry about the El Paso TX to Eastern Texas.. there is a great deal of very bad country down there with very little of anything.

[Anonymous]

Wow! The 844 is on the move this very second. how exciting!

[n2mopac]

I look forward to catching her at KC Union Station the end of the month.

Ron

[Anonymous]

I know when 3985 lead on ex-CNW Iron it had ATC/ATS Cab Signals needed to lead.

[spbed]

Right now she is stoppped in Iuka KS

[Chris30]

Quote by: Safety Valve:

QUOTE: Does the engine have modern cab signals for bad weather running? Or is it old fashioned hang out of the cab trying to see the signals?

I agree that it has to have the cab signals as it has been in the lead at speed on the ex-CNW lines.

I like the GPS map locating system - neat touch. It was near Turon, KS @10min ago moving to the SW.

CC

[Anonymous]

She is moving again this AM near MCPHERSON, KS

Looks like rain is between her and the service stop on way to Pratt KS today.

[Anonymous]

Just a reminder that the 844 is on display today in Herington until 5 pm.

Go See It. [:)]

[jeffhergert]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Safety Valve

Salina is going to be a challenge for this train tomorrow.

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?MapType=3&site=TOP&CiTemplate=1&map.x=68&map.y=167

Does the engine have modern cab signals for bad weather running? Or is it old fashioned hang out of the cab trying to see the signals?

I think both of UP's steam engines have both UP CCS and ex-CNW ATC. The track also has to be set up for cab signal operation. Where it's at now I don't think is equipped.
Jeff

[Anonymous]

Apparently she just finished Topeka with the river crossing there. Moving west now.

I would imagine the weather is very nice at this time:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?MapType=3&site=TOP&CiTemplate=1&map.x=265&map.y=140

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/top/

Salina had a small news article with image, curious to learn how they found a wash rack for it.

Salina

http://www.saljournal.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=7677&format=html


Previous 844 videos

http://www.railroad-crossing.com/video/up844-1.html

[Anonymous]

Sam [^]

Nice shots. And please do keep them coming. [:)]

[Anonymous]

Good pictures, keep em coming!

[Anonymous]

More pictures:







Hoping to chase her out of Manhattan, KS to Topeka tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

The 844 is on display today in Salina, Kansas.

The display will last until 5 pm.

If you are in the area make every effort to go see it. [;)]

The weather today is much better than it was yesterday. (MUCH better)

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by samuelj

Caught her in western kansas on the ol' KP near ellsworth.

Thanks for the photo, you can post some more here if you have some.

[Anonymous]

Caught her in western kansas on the ol' KP near ellsworth.

[Anonymous]

I did a check of some of the area news and see some articles based on "Text" about the upcoming tour of the train but nothing I would call "Current" with shots or video of this wonderful peice of the Nation's history that is older than most of the people living today.