RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2019 15 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpendle Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Well as my wife works in Cheyenne I suppose I'd better catch the return working Sunday week. BTW I loved the video of the test run in Nunn, I live about 15 miles from there and it looked like the whole town was out that night watching the train! I'm not saying its a small town or anything John P 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2019 That chasing pack is something to see! Makes Flying Scotsman fans look insignificant in comparison. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) Webcam Uintah UT, SE of Ogden this was a live traffic cam clip I got from on the I84: 4014 & 844 just a few miles from Ogden Union Station Edited May 8, 2019 by melmerby 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 07/05/2019 at 18:05, melmerby said: That chasing pack is something to see! Makes Flying Scotsman fans look insignificant in comparison. AND virtually everybody trackside is well behaved and standing well away from the track. Brit15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2019 Within a few minutes of that webcam* picture they came to a stop near Riverdale, just 4 miles Short of Ogden and haven't moved since. (2¼ hours so far), now more than 2 hours behind schedule for Ogden. *The webcam looks like it was swung around to see the trains as it is now looking more down the highway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 07/05/2019 at 18:05, melmerby said: That chasing pack is something to see! Makes Flying Scotsman fans look insignificant in comparison. Flying Scotsman fans don't like moving... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I was in Ogden, Utah this afternoon. Here are some pictures of Union Pacific's 844 and 4014 steam locomotives. Wendell Idaho, USA 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, Wendell1976 said: I was in Ogden, Utah this afternoon. Here are some pictures of Union Pacific's 844 and 4014 steam locomotives. Wendell Idaho, USA Nice! I like the Done banner too! I had a search to see if there were any live feeds for the event but found nothing. No doubt Youtube will provide videos soon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2019 Stunning pictures on Railfan.net https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696322/ https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696292/ https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696484/ https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696216/ https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696377/ 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2019 One showing the articulation: https://www.railpictures.net/showimage.php?id=696379&key=3291077 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Boucher Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Another good one from Kevin Burkholder https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696520/?fbclid=IwAR0VkbMxUiuCF4NdI6eAExfJEZkBqa5pMHwhFFPwNShk7Ue_U4dyB3hGwN4 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 7 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Stunning pictures on Railfan.net https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696322/ https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696292/ These two pictures are my favorite so far. Wendell Idaho, USA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2019 We might be just a tiny bit envious of you you know Wendell! Well we’ll just have to settle for the HO version for now. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Mike Boucher said: Another good one from Kevin Burkholder https://www.railpictures.net/photo/696520/?fbclid=IwAR0VkbMxUiuCF4NdI6eAExfJEZkBqa5pMHwhFFPwNShk7Ue_U4dyB3hGwN4 I really love this picture, Mike! It is so colorful with those Armour Yellow passenger cars! Wendell Idaho, USA 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, PaulRhB said: We might be just a tiny bit envious of you you know Wendell! Well we’ll just have to settle for the HO version for now. Paul, I was just fortunate to be here in the Salt Lake City area at this time while working a busy job as a professional truck driver. There are people from not only from across America but from many parts of the world visiting Ogden and Promontory. I am not going to make it to Promontory today(the Golden Spike event is sold out), but at least I got to see 4014 and 844 in Ogden. Wendell Idaho, USA 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2019 Well i just found this of the ceremony, 15 mins in, Enter Big Boy then the culmination at 32min of the Golden Spike Ceremony 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted May 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2019 they could with getting some better set track!! But the loco looks really nice! Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Here's some more pictures of the "Big Boy"(4014) and the 844 in Ogden, Utah on this sesquicentennial anniversary of the Golden Spike. Wendell Parks Idaho, USA 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Third and final instalment of our USA Big Boy / Golden Spike adventure: Having checked into a hotel in the locale for three nights, we made our way to Ogden's Union Station The 'Steam Meet' was set up to the south of the station, with #844 already in situ. UP CEO Lance Fritz was amongst those making speeches and called #4014 to come into the arena And here they are, in a homage to Promontory 1869 The inevitable cheesy photos (but not too much so) And then a prolonged photo opportunity, with crews on the front of the locos, Promontory style. We went for a walk around to let the crowds subside and the locos were duly able to be photo'd unhindered (similar, it appears, to Wendell1967). Today, had tickets for Promontory Huge crowds but great to be there under cloudless skies The re-enactment And then a stunning finale. Fireworks were set off (despite it being broad daylight) and - completely unexpected (to us at least) - a flight of four USAF F-35s to complete the picture. Quite a moment. Nice locos but very difficult to get many decent photos due to crowds. Hope you enjoyed the story of our visit. We're not hanging around to see the locos head back to Cheyenne so that's it ... for this visit, at least! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2019 Thanks Guys I’ve enjoyed this thanks to the photos you’ve got and the YouTube vids fancy a souvenir? Oh and got €9000 burning a hole in your pocket? https://www.lgb.com/products/details/article/29000/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 6 hours ago, LNER4479 said: Today, had tickets for Promontory Huge crowds but great to be there under cloudless skies The re-enactment And then a stunning finale. Fireworks were set off (despite it being broad daylight) and - completely unexpected (to us at least) - a flight of four USAF F-35s to complete the picture. Quite a moment. Nice locos but very difficult to get many decent photos due to crowds. Hope you enjoyed the story of our visit. We're not hanging around to see the locos head back to Cheyenne so that's it ... for this visit, at least! Nice pictures of the Golden Spike celebration in Promontory! Wendell Idaho, USA 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks from me, too, for such wonderful images and footage, folks. I envy those of you lucky enough to be in that area and able to watch some of the proceedings! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted May 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2019 Indeed, fantastic, stirring stuff, under glorious skies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 16, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2019 Virtual Railfan Laramie cams are back free to air for 4014's return visit 17/05/19 - 19/05/19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpg.4c59e9ed8cd5a16b2054832ed4a31648.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now