Union Pacific 844 Highball Lodgepole

Tucked in the southern Nebraska panhandle, Lodgepole is a friendly town of 318 persons with a strong sense of community. Founded in 1867, Lodgepole's history is tied to the development of the Union Pacific Railroad and early western pioneers.
Lodgepole is located, on U.S. Hwy 30/385, 19 miles east of Sidney, and just three miles north of I-80 at exit 76. It is one of five towns in Cheyenne County. Lodgepole is 190 miles northeast of Denver, CO on I-80 & I-76; 121 miles southwest of Cheyenne, WY on I-80, 328 miles west of Lincoln, NE and 379 miles west of Omaha, NE.
Lodgepole's population according to the 2010 Census is 318. Latitude 410902 / Longitude 1023826; Ground Elevation 1167.0 Lodgepole was founded in 1867, platted in 1884 and incorporated as an official town in 1901. The town was named Lodge Pole by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1867. In 1895 the postal department changed the name to the one word spelling of Lodgepole. The community's name is derived from the creek bearing the same name, stemming from when the Indians cut poles for teepees along it banks. It is the second oldest community in Cheyenne County. Interesting Facts Lodgepole is home to the 1987 Ford Bronco used to mark the Pony Express route from the east coast to the west coast. The Bronco was donated to the Lodgepole Depot Museum in 2010. Lodgepole is on the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express Route, the first transcontinental railroad (Union Pacific) and the first transcontinental highway; the Lincoln Highway aka US Hwy 30. Thanks for Watching and Subscribe or comment & Thumbs UP for more

[framfull]

That whistle/horn must be the ultimate toy! Well in fact the whole train.

[FanRailer]

It's nice hearing this whistle back on 4014.

[FabioSilva-mtwr]

Up 844 blows it's currently whistle used for behing in UP 150th anniversary special

[susanlary]

Skip, you gave me more reason to keep writing train songs about Ed and the 844...here comes one now, and "IT'S ALRIGHT!" Fabulous chase and camera work right from the get go when Ed said "844 ready to go!...over."

[paulhoffman]

Built with no technology, a ruler a brain and a pencil absolutely incredible.

[FabioSilva-mtwr]

Up 844 going to shiloh limited civil war troop train union pacific steam program

[FabioSilva-mtwr]

Up 844 está soprando o atualmente apito igual a voz do meu papai

[tedcartwright]

Did you notice how fast you were going ??
Thanks so much for a great video !!!

[michaelwood]

that gives me chills hearing i have always loved the 4000 class big boys and that is impressive with a steam fanatic

[FabioSilva-mtwr]

Up 844 goes to Kansas Missouri Illinois & arkansas trips

[pscparamesh]

iam having this engine in trainz simulator android

[stevepummill]

Kudos to the U.P. Track Crew.  Riding smooth.

[bluesnake]

1:06 that whistle thur 1:28 is amazing

[kirinseti]

Thanks again for your dedication, SkipW. And thanks again, UPSteam. Let's keep 'em rolling at full steam!

[rhettrobinson]

0:11 Union Pacific 844: (over radio) Union Pacific 844 calling musician, please announce that I’m ready to go by giving me a G major chord. I repeat I need a G major cord please, over.

0:36 Union Pacific 844: (over radio) Union Pacific 844 calling musician, please serenade my departure from Lodgepole with your rendition of This Little Light of Mine. 844 out.

[ATSF]

I did my steam era 1945 to 1953, then it became diesel era. These ole steamers don't have the traction for the power they really have. Great looking ALCo :-)

[MrSteamMad]

Great to watch again Skip when is your next upload, All the best Barry

[Rebecca_The_Dragon]

This short period is when 844 looked its best. Still had the mars light and they had just added the white walls and stripes

[Thehoelogdog]

Lower emmissions than a bunch of hippies at a save the planet gathering. A lot less damage to the forests also.

[RNJuiceable]

great video, hardly a highball though. He never breaks 55