Union Pacific "Golden Spike" ceremony   Contributor's Pick!       
Union Pacific has their "Golden Spike" ceremony in Odgen, Utah, May 9, 2019. "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 and "Living Legend" 4-8-4 # 844! UP ordered 25 "Big Boy" locomotives between 1941 and 1944. The frame is “articulated” with two sets of driving wheels, perfect for negotiating tight mountain turns. 4014 was built in 1941, last steamed in 1959. It eventually was restored to operation, converted to run with oil and put in service specifically for use during the anniversary celebrations in 2019. 844 was UP's last steam locomotive purchased in 1944 and has never been retired and also was converted to run with oil. (Canon AE-1 35mm camera, Fuji Acros 100 BW film)
Date: 5/9/2019 Location: Ogden, UT   Map Show Ogden on a rail map Views: 265 Collection Of:   Robert Jackson
Locomotives: UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)    Author:  Robert Jackson
Union Pacific "Golden Spike" ceremony
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  "Golden Spike" trips!!!!
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