SP 4449 and Cascades F59PHI 467 at Portland Union Station, 6/23/17
Looking down into the cab of SP 4449 from above, flash-backs from the movie "Tough Guys" come to mind as the 1941-built product of Lima heads west past the Lakeside yard - tender-forward - with t... (more)
With a light haze on the stack, SP 4449 leads the Cascades Daylight 2017 out of Bend as it splits the searchlight signals at NSS Deschutes as it heads for Prineville Junction for a date with the w... (more)
It isn't the coastline but if you squint your eyes it almost looks as if 4449 is heading into Ventura as it flies along the Fallbridge Subdivision.
On the final leg of the Oregon Trunk section, SP 4449 rounds the curve slowly making its way to the Wishram bridge that will allow the train to enter Washington.
SP 4449 leads the Cascades Daylight 2017 around a bend along the breath-taking Columbia River Gorge as it approaches the town of Carson in the golden, evening light.
Entering Hone Valley and racing for home,Southern Pacific No.4449 pours it on hoping for no more delays. Its been a tiring and hot two days with 100 degree temps and numerous delays. The crew and... (more)
Leaving Moody Siding after servicing the SP No.4449, Amtrak Train No. 955 leaves the mouth of the Deschutes Canyon. Next is the crossing of the Columbia River over the Celilo Drawbridge.
A very late running excursion from Portland Oregon to Bend Oregon and return, with Southern Pacific No. 4449 leading, crosses the Crooked River Bridge in the evening. 100 degree temps, heat relate... (more)
SP 4449 screams north past the GRS searchlights at MP 137
SP 4449 heads south with the Cascades Daylight at Gateway
Looking very fancy, SP 4449 rolls over the Deschutes River and the twin bridges north of Maupin.
