The big Challenger was enroute to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

Steam specials always bring out the photographers, but this lady was reading a book to the locomotive itself. A crew member gives a curious look as he works around the engine.

With my work schedule being what it is I am not always able to chase the best of what UP has to offer. As a personal favor to me, the railroad offered to bring it's E9's to my home town and save ... (more)

Union Pacific 4-8-4 844 is greeted by this flag-waving woman and a handful of other locals as it blasts through the tiny town of Corbin, Kansas on its way to Wichita for the night.

The 844 is paired for the first time with UP 1989, the Rio Grande heritage unit, as they prepare for a special run to the Colorado state fair.

Union Pacific #844 takes a spin on the turntable before having to return back to Denver later in the evening.

UP 844 creeps into her resting place for the night, guided by a crew member, along the backside of the old engine shop area. Running over four hours late… she is about to be swarmed over, by cel... (more)

Grotty weather, handsome train.

844 & 3985 are passing the Bonneville Salt Flats in the background, en route to Railfair in Sacramento.

UP 844 with E-units 949 & 951 moved 20-car Cheyenne Frontier Days Train from Cheyenne to Denver for July 22nd run. Station was busy with UP train on two tracks (3 & 4) and Ansco Summer Ski Train o... (more)

844 and 3985 cross the Great Salt Lake by means of the former SP Lucin Cut Off, en route from Cheyenne to the Sacramento Railfair. Taken from helicopter. Minolta X700, Sensia 100, levels etc adjus... (more)

844 and 3985 cross the Great Salt Lake by means of the former SP Lucin Cut Off, en route from Cheyenne to the Sacramento Railfair.

Pacing shot of UP #844 - fascinating to watch as the procession of fans can attest to. Going at it solo, I had my camera attached to a monopod wedged against the driver seat ... (more)

Union Pacific Railroad's historic steam locomotive, No. 844, celebrates the railroad’s history and heritage with a first ever jaunt into New Mexico.

On a beautiful summer morning doubleheaded UP steam locomotives 844 and 3985 storm northward to Cheyenne with the Denver Post excursion train.