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Historical Train Comes Through Sacramento

by Ed Fogle, published on April 20, 2009 at 12:49 AM

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At 8 a.m. today, the historic Union Pacific steam locomotive 844 will move through Sacramento in route to Oakland where it will be on display.

The Steamer has been in Roseville at the UP Yard for the past couple of days. Saturday, UP844, along with other UP locomotive memorables were on display for general public and Sunday they were held for a private showing accessed only by UP friends and family. If you are looking for good photo ops to catch old UP844 puffing down the tracks, it will roll out of Roseville and will be highly visible through the wetlands near CalExpo, You should also be able to see the puffer rolling through the downtown Amtrak station and over the "I Street" bridge.

If you miss it's robust whistle and chugs this morning, never fear because you will have another opportunity in a few days as she works her way back up through Stockton, Roseville and Oroville. A schedule has been provided below and the locomotives pictured will be accompanying UP844. You can read all about 844 by CLICKING HERE. Over the next few days you will be able to find the locomotives on display and open to the public in Oakland, Stockton, Roseville and Oroville.

UP844 Heritage Tour Schedule, California
• Monday, April 20
  o Depart Roseville- 8am
  o Arrive Oakland- 11am

• Tuesday, April 21
  o Layover and Public Display at Oakland, Cal-UP Yard- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 22
  o Depart Oakland- 9am
  o Arrive Stockton- 11am
  o Public Display, Stockton, Cal—Ace Station, 949 E. Channel St.

• Thursday, April 23
  o Layover and Public Display- 8am to 5pm

• Friday, April 24
  o Depart Stockton- 8am
  o Arrive Roseville- 11am

• Saturday, April 25 to Wednesday April 29
  o Roseville Layover and Public Display- 10am to 5pm
     500 W. Atlantic St.

• Thursday, April 30
  o Depart Roseville- 8am
  o Arrive Orville- 11am

• Friday, May 1
  o Oroville Layover at Mitchell Ave Crossing and UP Tracks

• Saturday, May 2
  o Depart Oroville- 8am
  o Arrive Keddie- 11:30am / Depart 12:30pm
  o Arrive Portola- 3pm

• Sunday, May 3
  o Layover and Public Display- 8am to 5pm
 

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April 21, 2009 | 1:06 PM
thats so rad we have thi model at the house i cant wait
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April 21, 2009 | 10:10 PM
only fitting for the birthplace of the Transcontinental Railroad. Horray Sacramento!!
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