SP #4449 is seen passing the platform on the long razed Northern Pacific Auburn depot. The train has just entered BNSF's Stampede Subdivision and will soon begin the climb to Stampede Summit.

Less than two weeks away from grand opening, for more details visits the www.ORHF.org. A group of great folks who let this east coaster in for a sneak peek while in Portland for business!

Its almost show time.... With the new ORHF facility near completion for its grand opening on September 22nd, the two biggest stars of ORHF are ready to wow and amaze the crowds. Its also safe to ... (more)

Cherries bloom on the right of an officer's special pulled by Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449. "Daylight" runs down a street on the old Burlington Northern line through Salem, Oregon.

In May of 1984, SP 4-8-4 4449 was given a matching "Daylight" 13-car consist and sent on a trip from Portland, OR to New Orleans, LA for the 1984 Louisiana World's Fair. The sun popped out for a f... (more)

Following movie work in Southern California, SP 4449 makes a high speed run north through California's Central Valley. The Road Foreman would appreciate the economy haze, and that traditional SP ... (more)

A crew member steam-cleans 4449's drivers in preparation for its trip to Railfair in Sacramento.