On May 12th, 1981, Southern Pacific 4449, a GS-4 class 4-8-4 (owned by the city of Portland, Oregon), leads a short officer special eastbound through Mojave, California, after conquering the cross... (more)
Let off some steam! The Big Boy isn't the only steamer that can whip up a crowd. From my surprisingly secluded spot, I watched the masses race along 2-lane highway 2 to follow 4449 on her unique t... (more)
The most beautiful locomotive in the world, Southern Pacific #4449 storms along Puget Sound and through Steilacoom, WA. The world-famous 4-8-4 was bound for its home in Portland, OR after spending... (more)