Union Pacific RR 4-8-4 No. 844
Cheyenne, WY, United States 		Location: UP Engine House
Status: Operational
Posted: Jul 25, 2016 @ 17:07:04 by Russell Newman
The Union Pacific 844 is now back in mainline service.
Posted: Nov 29, 2015 @ 20:11:54 by Jacob Lyman
Current status should be "rebuild."
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 @ 20:01:08 by 1293
844 was the last engine built for the UP. It is the only steam locomotive that hasn't been retired by a first class mainline railroad.
Posted: May 27, 2006 @ 13:05:40 by Mike
What I like about 844 is her whistle. It's very awesome sounding.
Posted: Jul 11, 2005 @ 20:07:21 by David Flores
844 was part of of an order of 10 4-8-4's ,her sister #838 was also part of the order today she is stored in the portion of the roundhouse.
Posted: Apr 2, 2005 @ 08:04:33 by Peace'd
YAY 844 is back in service!
Posted: Feb 18, 2005 @ 14:02:34 by mat

844 is not the second largest loco in operation, on the UP it is, but actullay sant fe 3751 is!

Posted: Feb 14, 2005 @ 14:02:28 by Chris
Steve Lee of the UP Steam SHop has informed me that she's back in operational order! :)
Posted: Jan 24, 2005 @ 09:01:30 by Jonathan

This is the second largest loco in the world.

 

Posted: Apr 15, 2004 @ 19:04:22 by Craig Smith
#844 is the only steamlocmotive that never been retired when it was build in 1944. Also #844 was in Shining Time Station televison sires in 1990 - 1993.
Posted: Feb 2, 2004 @ 01:02:30 by Brian O
UP hopes to have to 844 project done sometime in 2004 for its 60th birthday or Anniversary.
Posted: Aug 2, 2003 @ 21:08:31 by Brian Oxee
844 has been out of service for the last 5 years.  Down for restoration and the slow work process doesn't help the situation.  She'll most likely be back in serivice in 2005 or 2006
Posted: May 16, 2003 @ 17:05:57 by Bob
This engine has never been pulled out of service since it was built! It also helped a frieght train where one of the diesels stalled in 1996. Bringing a back-up diesel would take hours so 844 pushed the "modern diesels" back to the shops.