Visiting Ogden for a Special Occasion
Union Pacific FEF-3 class steam locomotive No. 8444 takes a spin around the wye in Ogden, Utah the morning of Oct. 21, 1978. The stately steamer was in town for the dedication of the Utah State Railroad Museum. The high stepping 4-8-4 was built by Alco for the Union Pacific in Dec. 1944 and was used in revenue service until placed in storage in 1959. Since 1960, 8444 has run thousands of miles in special service. The FEF-3 class was the epitome of dual service steam locomotive design and development. It is the only steam engine to have not been officially retired from service by a North American Class 1 railroad.
Visiting Ogden for a Special Occasion
Union Pacific FEF-3 class steam locomotive No. 8444 takes a spin around the wye in Ogden, Utah the morning of Oct. 21, 1978. The stately steamer was in town for the dedication of the Utah State Railroad Museum. The high stepping 4-8-4 was built by Alco for the Union Pacific in Dec. 1944 and was used in revenue service until placed in storage in 1959. Since 1960, 8444 has run thousands of miles in special service. The FEF-3 class was the epitome of dual service steam locomotive design and development. It is the only steam engine to have not been officially retired from service by a North American Class 1 railroad.