2. Great Western Railroad Safari 2010

Union Pacific 844 and the "Portland Rose" Cab Ride 12 September 2010

WOW!!! Truly the opportunity of a lifetime! Heartfelt thanks to our good friend Pete Lawson, who pulled a few strings with his friends at Union Pacific to get us aboard; Mr. Stephen Lee, UP's Superintendent of Heritage Operations; Mr. Ed Dickens, Jr., UP steam engineer; Mr. Rick Braunschweig, UP steam fireman; Mr. Ted Schulte, UP steam fireman; Mr. Brian ___((I regret I did not get his last name), UP Road Foreman; Mr. Denver McCrory, UP pilot engineer; and "Big O", UP pilot conductor ( and Denver's father-in-law). These fellows could not have been more accomodating. Watching these veteran railroad professionaIs at work getting the 844 and her train the "Portland Rose" safely over the road was a treat in and of itself, and Union Pacific should be very proud to have such men in service. I also can't fail to mention my good friend and co-foamer Sandy Smith, whose idea it was to try and set up this trip. Riding this machine at 70 mph is an experience we will never forget.
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    844 and the "Portland Rose" get a wave from an opposing UP freight train, lead by SD70M #4826.
    "Sanding the flues" Ted Schulte, UP steam fireman, takes a glimpse into hell while sanding 844's flues after leaving Huntington westbound. Many thanks to Steve Lee, the UP steam crew, and the Nampa UP pilot crew for the ride of a lifetime.
    UP steam fireman Ted Schulte keeps one eye on the track ahead, one eye on the steam gauge, and one hand on the atomizer, as 844 and the "Portland Rose" pick up speed west of Huntington, OR.