With a dark layer of fog over much of the Spokane area, #4449 was racing South using it air horn to warn of its coming in the limited visibility.

SP 4449 speeds west along the Columbia River near Sundale, WA.

SP 4449 slows to a service stop at Wishram, its final stop on a long journey from Michigan.

1940? Maybe 1950? Or could it be 1960? It isn't any of those. Its actually 2008.

Brushing off a fresh falling of snow.

Stan holds on to the ladder of the '04 while he concentrates on the road ahead.

On Day 2 of the eastward journey to Train Festival 2009, SP 4449 proudly shows her Old Glories as she begins her departure from Spokane Station on a another bright and sunny morning. Today's jour... (more)

Under the watchful eyes of engineer Doyle L. McCormack and fireman Luke Johnson, SP 4449 crosses the points of switch 3 en route to the main line to head east to Idaho and beyond.

After spending goodness knows how long stuck in customs and BNSF's "competent" hands, W&I's newest leased power is finally in Marshall along with a matching ex-CN track geometry car. She doesn't h... (more)

SP4449 Glistens in the bright summer morning sun coming around the Jct. at Vancouver onto the Fallbridge sub. Thanks to all the 4449 Crew for putting on and continuing to put a on a great show for... (more)

While the train made it to Spokane, the work didn't stop there as a team of mechanics swarm over the steam-driven beast like a well-oiled machine (yes, pun intended).

SP 4449 heads EB out of Spokane, crossing the Spokane River on a great looking bridge.

Southern Pacific Daylight 4449 has just left Wishram, WA after a brief servicing stop. The train is about 3 hours into it's journey to Train Festival 2009. The special is travelling through th... (more)