UNION PACIFIC CHALLENGER

The Union Pacific Steam Program is something not to miss. My Wife and I took 4 days and chased the 4-6-6-4 challenger, the worlds largest operating steam locomotive from Multnomah Falls, Oregon to just west of Ontario, Oregon. What a Rush!!! Most were taken by my wife Darci and our trusty Pentax 35mm SLR. I grabbed the video camera and shot some very nice Video until the Video camera gave up (of course, some of that might have to do with the camera landing in the dogs water dish on the back seat floor of the Durango on a sharp curve). Hope you enjoy these photos.

 

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Multnomah Falls Multnomah FallsMultnomah FallsStop at Multnomah to Grease Noisy Valve Gear & Side Rods

Multnomah FallsBlowing the Cylinder CocksHighball along the Columbia River (notice the airplane)Highball from above

Highball out of the Dalles, OregonAbout 70 M.P.H east of the John Day Dam!Near the Umatilla, Oregon Army DepotChugging into the yard at Hinkle, Oregon

The next day, Just east of Hinkle, OregonWorking hard upgrade at Meacham, OregonIn the Hole, East of MeachamTaking a Break

A quick lookoverSTILL waiting!The reason for the wait, a westbound working upgradeDrifting......

into LaGrande, OregonTying up for the nightLaGrande, OregonBooming upgrade out of LaGrande

Almost to Baker City, OregonHighballing out of Baker City

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