The Union Pacific #844 and Southern Pacific #4449 steam locomotives were double-heading for the first time ever on a public excursion, roundtrip from Tacoma to Everett, Washington. The train was from the Union Pacific’s pool of railroad-owned passenger cars, consisting of coach cars and one dome car. This steam special was being operated by the Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway on behalf of the Barriger Library of the University of Missouri at St. Louis, and the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation. The pictures and videos were taken from the pedestrian rail overpass at Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA. The day was extremely windy but beautiful. What a site!! Video: 22MB http://timothydehan.com/redmondcreekrr/vids/PugetSoundSteamSpecial051907.wmv Pictures: http://timothydehan.com/redmondcreekrr/puget_sound_steam_special_may_19.htm Oregeon Rail Heritage Foundation Website: http://www.orhf.org/events/07pugetsound/index.html
