Most of what became the park was developed as earlham grove house and grounds in 1865. The site was part of the much larger chitts hill estate which covered a large part of wood green and beyond. Sp 4449, the youngest and soleremaining gs4 locomotive, under steam in tacoma, wa in june, 2011. Sp 4449 and up 844 are making a very rare double header trip from portland, oregon to tacoma, washington. Here is the little train along at the walnut street grade crossing, with the mississippi river levee right on the other side of the tracks. During the nrhs national convention in portland, or, hosted by the pacific northwest chapter, one of the key events was something they billed as the western star excursion running on the 6th from portland to wishram and back. Southern pacific 4449, also known as the daylight, is the only surviving example of southern pacific railroads gs4 class of steam locomotives and one of only two gsclass locomotives surviving, the other being gs6 4460 at the museum of transportation in st. Southern pacific 4449 and union pacific 844 at a crossing in castle rock, washington. Video the 4449 sp daylight express full documentarystory. The locomotive was balanced for a top speed of 106 mph and, says its engineer, strides most smoothly between 60 and 70 mph. All of sps gs4 and gs5 locomotives, including sp 4449, originally had a mars light that used a rotating reflector and a incandescent bulb similar to the original spec mars lights on sps e units, but clear instead of red.
Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. In 1975 the sp 4449 was removed from the park, restored, and returned to operation for pulling the american freedom train. I personally saw 587 in 20, and it wasnt recognizable. During the 1950s it was replaced with the current arrangement, since the new sealed beam lights were more reliable. You can see a video of the 4449 pulling the holiday express here the oregon rail heritage center is now closed due to the covid19 so, unfortunately, work on the sp 4449 and railcars by our volunteers has also come to a stop until further notice. Sp 4449 and up 844 double header, storming out of kelso tunnel. After spending a week at the 1984 louisiana world exposition, ex sp 484 4449 was being moved from the fair site to new orleans union passenger terminal. They didnt want the daylight paint scheme for obvious reasons, so she was repainted in black. Both locomotives are in the union pacific yard in fife. American freedom trains 4449, a southern pacific gs4, is on display at denvers union station. Pulled by the sp 4449 steam locomotive, the train made an indelible impression on all who watched it pass.
The locomotive was built by lima locomotive works in lima. Chase and ride on board the sp 4449 and up 844 doubleheader to seattle, wa. The gs4 is a streamlined 484 northern type steam locomotive used on the southern pacific company from 1941 to 1958. Summer 1985 saw the inauguration of the north coast daylight, which the eureka southern railroad ran between willits and eureka each weekend. Currently, there is a legal battle going down between the indiana. Southern pacific 4449 is the only surviving example of southern pacific railroads sp gs4 class of steam locomotives.
Gs stands for golden state a nickname for california, where the locomotive was operated in regular service or general service. Hello everyone, chessie daylight here and welcome to my. Next we see the display diesels at the depot, and the departure of both trains up cajon pass as they storm the grade sidebyside once more as throngs of spectators watch the event. Southern pacific 4449 and up 844 getting reading for the. On june 1415, 1997, southern pacific 484 daylight 4449 circled washington state. Sp 4449 bo by jeff mast 24 3 heading for an appearance at trainfest 2009 in owosso, michigan, we have southern pacific class gs4 daylight 4449 rolling an amtrak extra east at the norfolk southern bo tower in kalamazoo on july 19, 2009. Puget sound steam doubleheader, up 844 and sp 4449, may 2007. Disney and the daylight, sp 4449 in tough guys 1986. Southern pacific 4449 mcgill school of computer science. One of a several runs between vancouver and wishram, wa during the week of 4918 sp 4449 at horsethief lake on vimeo. After spending a week at the 1984 louisiana world exposition, exsp 484 4449 was being moved from the fair site to new orleans union passenger terminal.
Sp 4449 steam locomotive passes through columbia county by pdrnews. They are in good hands, fully operational, and stored inside out of the rainy oregon weather. Nickel plate road 587 o gauge railroading on line forum. The locomotives all sat in neglect and disrepair for over a decade until the sp 4449 was pulled for restoration for service in the american freedom train in the 1970s. On may 18 and 19, 2007, the duo participated in a puget sound excursion, a roundtrip run from tacoma to everett. This trip was done in part for the barriger national railroad library directors special. See more ideas about train, train pictures and union pacific railroad. Southern pacific archives page 3 of 10 daylight sales. Lets also note that sp 4449 made its 2,500mile journey without a single defect or delay. Dec 11, 2005 classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. All of sp s gs4 and gs5 locomotives, including sp 4449, originally had a mars light that used a rotating reflector and a incandescent bulb similar to the original spec mars lights on sp s e units, but clear instead of red. Excursions puget sound double header may 2007 sp 4449 and up 844 doublehead between portland, or and everett, wa.
Sp 4449 steam locomotive passes through columbia county. He chased the sp 4449 all the way back to owosso, mi and back and the up 844 from idaho thru the columbia gorge and the hookup with the sp 4449 for an impressive double header up to everett and back. Steam didnt develop much after that, says mccormack, still 4449s regular driver. I love trains with all of my life ever since i was a kid. With renewed interest in the 4449 after its trip east to michigan in 2009, fans will surely enjoy this video that is new to dvd in 2009.
Jan 08, 2016 during the nrhs national convention in san jose in 1992 sp 2472 and sp 4449 double headed an excursion from san jose to watsonville jct. May 12, 2007 southern pacific 4449 and union pacific 844 at a crossing in castle rock, washington. You could tell it was a steam locomotive, but that was about it. The 4449 having been taken from a static display at portland, ore. Sp 4449 readied for another 15 years of service railway age. In north portland the 844 met up with the 4449 and it was a rare and. On may 18 and 19, 2007, the duo participated in a puget sound excursion, a roundtrip. All scale rails asr issue 17 november december 2017. During the nrhs national convention in san jose in 1992 sp 2472 and sp 4449 double headed an excursion from san jose to watsonville jct. Vol 1 up 844 cheyenne, wy to portland, or vol 2 844 4449 doubleheader vol 3 up 844 portland, or to cheyenne, wy. Besides his many videos he has produced and sold to help benefit the.
On may 18th and may 19th the southern pacific 4449 and union pacific 844 ran roundtrips between tacoma and everett. The 4449 is the only surviving example of 26 gs4 class locomotives built for the southern pacific railroad, and is one of only two surviving gs class steam locomotives. On may 12, 2007, the double header of the southern pacific 4449 and the union pacific 844 traveled up the east side of the columbia river on their way to tacoma, washington. Tickets were sold for two roundtrip excursions between tacoma and everett, one for the barriger library, and the other for oregon rail. Two of the worlds largest and heaviest, operating steam locomotives join together for a double header. Find great deals on ebay for sp 4449 and southern pacific 4449. Here is the little train on the icg near walnut street, with the mississippi river levee right on. Disney and the daylight, sp 4449 in tough guys 1986 the. That was the first time steam engines had doubleheaded on the southern pacific in many years. Why the sp 4449 is such a badass train popular mechanics.
Hello everyone, chessie daylight here and welcome to my channel. Lot 6 train collectors books model railroads western locomotives. Erected by lima locomotive works in 1941, the big 484 represents the peak of super power locomotive technology. They were built by the lima locomotive works and were numbered 4430 through 4457. When union pacifics westbound steam doubleheader leaves cheyenne on may 4 in the inaugural run of big boy no. Sp 4449 and up 844 doubleheader tacoma, washington to. Southern pacific lines coast line division the route of. Unlike print books, digital books are subject to vat. My current read is the sunset limited, the southern pacific railroad and the. See more ideas about southern, train and train pictures. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. The locomotive is a streamlined 484 northern type steam locomotive. Geat book on seaboard train passenger service long distance, my images, line, trains.
The historic southern pacific 4449 steam engine along the columbia river gorge. Erika sp 4449, edith sp 4412, elena sp 4421, aaron up 4014, glen up 4012. For over a decade now, nickel plate steam locomotive 587 has been in the shops at forest park in noblesville, indiana, as its 15 year fra mandated overhaul and inspection slowly progresses. Congratulations to everyone involved, and heres to a very successful trainfestival 2009. Brooklyn yard, day and turntable photo op for nrhs convention. First we start with 4449 traveling from portland to kennewick, washington along the bn mainline through the columbia river region with majestic scenery. The gs4 is a streamlined 484 northern type steam locomotive. Read book southern pacific daylight steam locomotives traintech ebook. Famed steam locomotive sp 4449 pulls into the vancouver, wa train station on. The 4449 without the diesel helper would have had to use cycle braking set the brakes, slow down to 57 mph below the target speed, release the brakes, reapply the brakes at the target speed and reduce to below target speed, etc. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. The following year, many of the daylight cars migrated to mendocino county, california.
The foundation doesnt have plans for more excursions, but will consider participating in more events in 2017 and 2018. Old photo of sp 2472 railroad photography, abandoned train, train. Video the 4449 sp daylight express full documentary. If not the first, actually, ill list all their numbers sp is southern pacific and up is union pacific. Sp 4449 is primarily in volume ii, and that three crew members participated in the filming of this event. Sp 4449 and up 844 doublehead between portland, or and everett, wa.