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| Title: |
Firebox |
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How come they call it a firebox? Well...it's a box with a fire in it. Here we see used motor oil during the first stages steam production. It's only a couple thousand degrees in there. |
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4/25/2010 Upload Date: 4/29/2010 1:28:19 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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269 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Builders Plate |
| Description: |
Since you don't often see photos of UP 844's builders plate, I decided to take one. It's a little difficult to even see, being mounted behind the wind wings. |
| Photo Date: |
4/25/2010 Upload Date: 4/29/2010 1:28:20 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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272 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Eccentric Crank |
| Description: |
I wonder how many million times this thing has spun around over the past 66 years give or take a few months. |
| Photo Date: |
4/25/2010 Upload Date: 4/29/2010 1:28:20 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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184 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 The Valley Eagle Tour |
| Description: |
UP Northbound Steam Excursion The Valley Eagle Tour passing through Paola, Ks. on their way to Kansas City |
| Photo Date: |
4/25/2010 Upload Date: 4/25/2010 9:00:17 PM |
| Location: |
Paola, KS |
| Author: |
william davis |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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192 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 The Valley Eagle Tour |
| Description: |
UP Northbound Steam Excursion The Valley Eagle Tour passing through Wagstaff, Ks. on their way to Kansas City |
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4/25/2010 Upload Date: 4/27/2010 5:47:54 PM |
| Location: |
Wagstaff, KS |
| Author: |
william davis |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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192 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
Crowds of people came out to see UP #844 while she was on display at Kansas City Union Station for several days, on the return leg of a trip to Harlingen, TX. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:29:24 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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150 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
UP #844 is on display in downtown Kansas City, MO. It layed over for several days in KC before continuing West, back to its home in Cheyenne, WY, after being away on a trip to Harlingen, TX, for 24 days. |
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4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:29:40 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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153 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
UP #844 sparkles in the afternoon sun just after a rain shower in Kansas City, MO. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:31:35 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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1009 Comments: 19 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
After a short rain shower, UP #844 sparkles in the afternoon sun beside Kansas City Union Station. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:31:52 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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250 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
A rainbow graces the sky as two young railfans have their picture taken in front of UP #844, beside Kansas City Union Station. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:32:09 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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220 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
A faint raindbow graces the sky as UP #844 sits on display beside Union Station in downtown Kansas City, MO. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:00 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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145 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
RRPA contributor, and my sister, Jenny Vaughn, poses with UP #844, which is on display at Kansasa City, MO, Union Station. |
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4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:19 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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266 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
UP #844 is on display at Union Station in Kansas City, MO, for several days, on its return to Cheyenne, WY, from a trip to Harlingen, TX. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:36 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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130 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Drawing crowds since 1944 |
| Description: |
Crowds of people, young and old, come out to see the ol' girl while she takes a temporary rest on her way back home from a trip to Harlingen, TX. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 10:33:53 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Eccentric Rod |
| Description: |
This is the eccentric rod, part of the Walschaerts Valve Gear, just below the expansion link. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 4/29/2010 1:28:50 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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169 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 on Public Display |
| Description: |
The Valley Eagle Heritage Tour is on public display at Union Station today. They'll leave for Marysville, KS tomorrow on their trip back to Cheyenne. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 4/29/2010 1:28:49 AM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Zach Pumphery |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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237 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 Smoking at Wagnor |
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| Photo Date: |
4/26/2010 Upload Date: 4/30/2010 12:34:40 AM |
| Location: |
Wagoner, OK |
| Author: |
Erik Edmonds |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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164 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
Westbound returning from Texas on the Valley Eagle Heritage Tour |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 4/27/2010 6:31:44 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Walt Sharp |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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310 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
In siding westbound returning from Texas on the Valley Eagle Heritage Tour |
| Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 4/27/2010 6:32:33 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Walt Sharp |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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381 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Mr. Personality |
| Description: |
Engineer and, now, head of the UP steam program Ed Dickens gives a TV interview on the front of #844 just before departing Kansas City, MO, for Marysville, KS. |
| Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 3:59:01 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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267 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Publicity |
| Description: |
A large crowd, including photographers and reporters, gathers as UP #844 steams up beside Kansas City Union Station. In a few minutes it will depart Kansas City for Marysville, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 3:59:29 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rick and Lynn |
| Description: |
Fireman Rick Braunschweig talks with Lynn Gordon Curtis from his authoritative seat in #844. |
| Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 3:59:54 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Jawing |
| Description: |
Fireman Rick Braunschweig talks with Lynn Gordon Curtis as Steve Lee has a chat with several bystanders. #844 is in downtown Kansas City, MO, but will depart shortly for Marysville, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:00:43 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Jawing |
| Description: |
Steve Lee chats with the public as #844 steams up in downtown Kansas City, MO. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:01:06 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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237 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Steve and Rick |
| Description: |
Steve Lee poses for a picture with fireman Rick Braunschweig as #844 steams up in downtown Kansas City, MO. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:01:28 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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297 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Fireman Ed |
| Description: |
Ed Dickens is firing as UP #844 departs downtown Kansas City, MO, for Marysville, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/11/2010 4:01:53 PM |
| Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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321 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Lubrication |
| Description: |
Two crew members grease one of #844's rod bearings while it is stopped in Topeka, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:41:26 PM |
| Location: |
Topeka, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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152 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
After stopping for service and a crew change, UP #844 accellerates away from the station in Topeka, KS, heading West. The late Lynn Nystrom is at the throttle. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:44:39 PM |
| Location: |
Topeka, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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316 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
After a service stop and crew change in Topeka, KS, UP #844 gets underway again headed West. The late Lynn Nystrom is at the throttle. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:44:51 PM |
| Location: |
Topeka, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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170 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
After a service stop and crew change in Topeka, KS, #844 gets back underway on its way West. The late Lynn Nystrom is at the throttle. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:45:10 PM |
| Location: |
Topeka, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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132 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
UP #844 trundles through the farmland West of Topeka, KS, on its way to Marysville, KS, and points West. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:45:33 PM |
| Location: |
Topeka, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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132 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Valley Eagle |
| Description: |
UP #844 and its train, the Valley Eagle, are stretched out across the Kansas farmland just West of Topeka. After being out on the road for nearly a month, the train is heading home to its home in Cheyenne, WY. |
| Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/15/2010 9:46:25 PM |
| Location: |
Topeka, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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130 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
After having taken the siding for another train, #844 picks up speed again as it approaches Frankfort, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:46:59 PM |
| Location: |
Frankfort, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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145 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
After having taken the siding for another train, #844 picks up speed again as it approaches Frankfort, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:47:17 PM |
| Location: |
Frankfort, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Lynn Nystrom |
| Description: |
The late Lynn Nystrom has just run #844 from Topeka, KS, to Marysville, KS, on what I believe was his last revenue passenger run. In a few moments he will run #844 over to a different part of the yard to be parked for the night. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:48:24 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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545 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
#844 has just arrived in Marysville, KS, where it will stop for the day. It will continue on to North Platte, NE, tomorrow. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:48:36 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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135 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
Lynn Nystrom leans out of the cab as he eases #844 through the yard in Marysville, KS, to a different track where it will be tied down for the night. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:49:22 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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121 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Lynn Nystrom |
| Description: |
The late Lynn Nystrom is sitting high in the engineer's seat as he pulls #844 through the Marysville, KS, yard to a siding where it will be tied down for the night. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:49:35 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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281 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
The Valley Eagle |
| Description: |
Crew member Jim Leonard waves from the back of the train as it is pulled to a siding where it will be tied down for the night. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/16/2010 10:49:46 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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245 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
#844 is tied down in the old Marysville, KS, yard for the night, after having run from Kansas City, MO. Having been away from its home base of Cheyenne, WY, for almost a month pulling the Valley Eagle, it could certainly use a bath! |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:16 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Fueling up |
| Description: |
UP #844 is tied down for the rest of the day in the old Marysville, KS, yard, after having run from Kansas City, MO. The late Lynn Nystrom carries a water hose around the locomotive to be run to a hydrant to replenish the water while a tanker truck pumps fuel oil into the tender. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:32 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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484 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
844 and the steam Excursion |
| Description: |
The "steam Excursion", one of #844's support vehicles, sits beside #844 as it is fueled and watered before it is shut down for the evening in Marysville, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:43:45 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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428 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Lubing 844's side rods |
| Description: |
Ed Smith and Mark Davis lubricate #844's side rods as she is bedded down for the evening in Marysville, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:44:27 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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137 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Lubing 844's valve gear |
| Description: |
Ed Smith greases #844's valve gear as the engine is bedded down for the evening in Marysville, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:44:40 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crackers and tuna |
| Description: |
Lynn Nystrom has a snack of crackers and tuna in the cab as #844 is tied down for the night in Marysville, KS. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:44:52 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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474 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pump was here |
| Description: |
...Some wise guy likes to leave his mark on dirty steam locomotives. |
| Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:45:04 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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169 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pump got bumped |
| Description: |
That used to say "Pump" - but Mr. Nystrom noticed it and modified it a bit. :) |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/19/2010 9:45:21 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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173 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Railfan, chase vehicle, and the machine worthy of being chased |
| Description: |
RRPA contributor Jenny Vaughn (jvtraingirl.rrpicturearchives.net) stands with her railfan vehicle, a 1984 Jeep Cherokee, in front of UP #844 in Marysville, KS. The Jeep chased #844 all the way from Kansas City, MO, to Marysville that day. |
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4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:27:18 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 844(4-8-4) |
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192 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
After a day on the high iron between Kansas City, MO, and Marysville, KS, #844 slumbers in the old Marysville yard. Having been out on the Valley Eagle tour for almost a month, it could use a bath! |
| Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:27:50 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
| Categories: |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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| Title: |
UP 844 |
| Description: |
#844 basks in the late afternoon sun, tied down in the old Marysville, KS, yard after having run from Kansas City, MO, earlier in the day. |
| Photo Date: |
4/27/2010 Upload Date: 6/20/2010 9:28:03 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, KS |
| Author: |
Alex Vaughn |
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UP 844(4-8-4) |
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