Union Pacific Railroad No. 844 traveling through Cache Valley

Union Pacific Railroad No. 844 traveling through Cache Valley Utah.

“Steam Locomotive No. 844 is the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad. It was delivered in 1944. A high-speed passenger engine. Hailed as Union Pacific’s “Living Legend,” the engine is widely known among railroad enthusiasts for its excursion runs. The engine has run hundreds of thousands of miles as Union Pacific’s ambassador of goodwill.”

Quick Facts on UP No. 844:

Weight: 454 Tons

Length: 114 Feet

Water Capacity: 23,500 Gallons

Wheels: 80in Diameter

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