Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Of the big mainline steam locomotives still operable in the 21st Century, Southern Pacific “Daylight” 4449 is certainly the most colorful. The 4-8-4 was built by Lima in 1941. Its 80-inch drivers can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour. It was one of the steam locomotive fleet assigned to pull the “Daylight” passenger trains linking Los Angeles to Portland, OR, until 1955.
After languishing in a Portland city park, it was restored to pull the “American Freedom Train” during the US Bicentennial. Owned by the city of Portland, it’s operated by the all-volunteer Friends of SP 4449. Typically 4449 may travel along the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon, with an occasional journey to California. In 2009, however, a much longer expedition took it all the way through the Rockies to the Midwest. An event called “Train Festival 2009” was set for the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, MI, and 4449 was invited to attend. While it was a daunting task to work with all the host railroads, Amtrak, and the Friends of the 261 to make it all come together, it did. And it was spectacular!
Our documentary of this historic odyssey featuring North America’s beloved SP 4449 locomotive is now available on DVD!
Coverage begins west of Minot, ND, traveling through the Twin Cites and Chicago to Owosso. There are scenes from the Train Festival and 4449’s all-day trips, plus the journey back to Minneapolis via Chicago and Milwaukee. After spending the summer with Milwaukee Road 261, 4449 pulls two Fall Color trips along the Mississippi, then we accompany the special for the first two days back to Portland as far as Minot.
This DVD is a must for your collection! - yardgoatimages.com/product-browser/4449-In-The-Midwest-p73046047
(Captured with multiple tripod-mounted HD cameras - Running time approximately 98 minutes - Conveniently organized by chapters - Minimal narration - contains previously released scenes from Midwest Steam - Part 1 and Part 2)
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Of the big mainline steam locomotives still operable in the 21st Century, Southern Pacific “Daylight” 4449 is certainly the most colorful. The 4-8-4 was built by Lima in 1941. Its 80-inch drivers can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour. It was one of the steam locomotive fleet assigned to pull the “Daylight” passenger trains linking Los Angeles to Portland, OR, until 1955.
After languishing in a Portland city park, it was restored to pull the “American Freedom Train” during the US Bicentennial. Owned by the city of Portland, it’s operated by the all-volunteer Friends of SP 4449. Typically 4449 may travel along the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon, with an occasional journey to California. In 2009, however, a much longer expedition took it all the way through the Rockies to the Midwest. An event called “Train Festival 2009” was set for the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, MI, and 4449 was invited to attend. While it was a daunting task to work with all the host railroads, Amtrak, and the Friends of the 261 to make it all come together, it did. And it was spectacular!
Our documentary of this historic odyssey featuring North America’s beloved SP 4449 locomotive is now available on DVD!
Coverage begins west of Minot, ND, traveling through the Twin Cites and Chicago to Owosso. There are scenes from the Train Festival and 4449’s all-day trips, plus the journey back to Minneapolis via Chicago and Milwaukee. After spending the summer with Milwaukee Road 261, 4449 pulls two Fall Color trips along the Mississippi, then we accompany the special for the first two days back to Portland as far as Minot.
This DVD is a must for your collection! - yardgoatimages.com/product-browser/4449-In-The-Midwest-p73046047
(Captured with multiple tripod-mounted HD cameras - Running time approximately 98 minutes - Conveniently organized by chapters - Minimal narration - contains previously released scenes from Midwest Steam - Part 1 and Part 2)
ORDER HERE - yardgoatimages.com/product-browser/4449-In-The-Midwest-p73046047
Thanks for watching! Steve Mitchell, yardgoatimages.com - Subscribe to TheYardGoat Channel! youtube.com/user/TheYardGoat?feature=mhee
