UNION PACIFIC 844 Steam Train!

All aboard for Union Pacific 844, the “Living Legend”! Steam locomotive 844 was built in 1944 by the American Locomotive Company and is the only steam locomotive to never be retired from a major railroad in the United States. 844 was also the last new steam locomotive purchased by the Union Pacific. Today, 844 travels throughout the Union Pacific System as an ambassador of goodwill to communities along the way. In this video, we will see 844 on two separate occasions pulling a set of Union Pacific passenger cars.


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[superbaddy]

I got to see 844 right up close yesterday sitting face to face with 4014! Certainly was worth battling through the crowd to get a front row seat!

[regularguy]

I love everything about that locomotive! The Hancock Longbell 3 chime whistle, the humoungus driving wheels, the smoke deflectors, and ect. Definitely one of my most favorite steam locomotives of all time!

[AlexTrain]

0:34-0:58 That has to be the healthiest Hancock Longbell 3 Chime there is right now. What quite a lot of people don’t realize is that the highest notes on most Longbell 3 Chimes have stopped working like on 611 which is why it doesn’t sound anywhere near as good as it did in the 90s (I’m aware it had multiple Longbell 3 Chimes throughout its life). This one is playing a crisp D#, G, and A#.

[famous]

844 Has Got The Best Steam Locomotive I Have Ever Seen Or Existed Like The Whistle Is Just Amazing!

[zoletajohneiner]

Props to UP for running the 844 with matching coaches

[achmadsyifapapahnyareyhan]

I love 844 very much!! She was one of my favorite loco since i saw her in youtube... I knew that she was efficient in her class and fast

[Steamtrain]

Can't wait for all the Big Boy 4014 footage! :D

[derekbonhamsgarage]

CoasterFan2105 Nice video of the 844 from two different time periods Mike it was amazing I ALWAYS enjoy this video everytime I watch it.

Long live Union Pacific 844!!!!

[kobyschechter]

What railfan doesn’t love the 844? In my view it’s the most iconic American steam locomotive ever built. No other steam locomotive looks like it.

[andrewtheberkshireengine]

Facts about trains:
Diesels are used to be a back engine for steam engines or a guide for braking and helping move the cargo. So many diesel locomotives called CO-CO diesels Is used to double header for the long loads and they used as a guide for the famous steam engine and they will painted to famous train back engine. As you can see in this video union pacific FEF-3 844 have a union pacific diesel with flag livery. Flying Scotsman have a diesel like that with a flag in the side of his body

[Martin_Trainspotter]

How beautiful. You won't see any steam trains in action in my country. Best greetings!

[jeffreyhutton]

I love the 844 locomotive she is a strong beautiful locomotive engine ordered in 1945 end of WW2.
Union Pacific has kept the legend going for Americans as she’s travelled through out the United States she is one powerful engine that can travel very fast.

[donovanlv]

Once again, a very beautiful video! 844 is looking sharp!

[therailroadphotographer]

3:55 is the best, so much whistle action and even a echo!

[NDVC.]

*Great video. Great locations, nice scenery, nice trains. Thanks for sharing. Best regards from Vietnam*

[davidng]

Very nice footage of one of the most legendary locomotives ever!

[TRARP]

The 844 is my favorite steam engine ever

[TrainTrackTrav]

Great stuff, Mike. You gotta love the Legend herself. Ed sure has an artistic hand for the whistle chord.

[DKS]

It's hard for me to believe the FEF-3 Locomotive which 844 is has a top speed of 124mph Mike. Though for a while it was 8444 due to a GP-35 Diesel needing the 844 number. When that Diesel was withdrawn from service 8444 reverted back to it's original number of 844. Just a little fun fact. But you put together yet another brilliant clip nonetheless.

[ClassicalMusicMan]

I’m Here because of Alphabet Train. One of the finest Educational Train DVDs I own… it made an Appearance in the S Category with the word Steam… **Sigh** Memories….