| This is the massive "face" of UP 4-8-4 Northern type #8444 that was built by Alco-Schenectady in December of 1944. The loco is preserved as one of the "jewels" in the UP Heritage Fleet based in Cheyenne, WY. Specs - serial #72791, 80" drivers, impressive 300 psi boiler pressure, engine weight of 486,340 lb, tractive effort of 63,750 lb. Unknown photographer.Specs - serial #72791, 80" drivers, impressive 300 psi boiler pressure, engine weight of 486,340 lb, tractive effort of 63,750 lb. The loco is preserved as one of the "jewels" in the UP Heritage Fleet based in Cheyenne, WY. Unknown photographer. |