SP 4449 putting on a smoke show

The sun breaks from behind the clouds just in time and for just long enough to light up the 4449 as it backs up for a photo run by.

A cloudy day on the first official day of TrainFest 2009 produced the best conditions for the 4449 to pass the elevator at Carland because of where the sun would be. I just wish the rain that had ... (more)

While moving the SP 4449 to the night photo session the lead axle picked a switch causing a minor derailment. Crews worked for about 2hrs before re-railing the locomotive while photographers photo... (more)

Daylight in the daylight, in central Michigan no less, quite amazing. 4449 departs Alma after turning on the wye.

The first morning at TrainFest 2009 was a rainy one but there was enough "Daylight" at Carland to get the shot. What a nice show the 4449 put on the 1st 2 days of the festival. I hear the last tim... (more)

The Daylight sits on display in Owosso, as seen from rail level.

A view of the photo run-by site at the park in Ithaca. The 600 people riding the train were joined by half the chase-n-pace crowd, resulting in a complete jam of people.

Mitch Goldman: "There's a shot in there somewhere." Thanks for the suggestion, Mitch. :-) Up close and personal with 4449.

Attention to detail is everything. A member of the 4449 crew makes sure the builders plate and plaque commemorating the 75-76 Freedom Train are spotless. It's elbow grease like this that keeps the... (more)

SRI crews working on Rerailing SP 4449.

Cab shot of 4449.

The night hostler pauses for a moment between SP 4449 and NKP 765 to enjoy his cigar.

Finaley on the return trip we get a little dab of sunshine for a moment as storm clouds gather overhead, 4449 passes this bean field.

Photo runby Ithica Michigan lots of passengers and fans trackside for this.