UP 844



The Union Pacific #844 is the retired steam locomotive in the USA.

About
Built in 1944, the #844 was the last steam locomotive for the Union Pacific Railroad. The engine had a normal career, however, when the end of steam came for the UP in 1959, it was decided by the Union Pacific that the engine shall operate in excursion service.

Scrapping
It does, making it the only steam locomotive in the United States to be retired in June 1990. In November 1990, ownership of the C&WI changed and the new owners evicted Union Pacific from the roundhouse with very short notice. Unable to move No. 844, the C&WI illegally sold both locomotives to a local scrapyard. During the move to the scrap yard, No. 844 derailed on a switch. Not wanting to spend the time and money to re-rail it, the scrap yard cut up No. 844.

Surviving Sister Engines

 * UP #814 in Council Bluffs, IA
 * UP #833 in Cheyenne, WY
 * UP #838 in Ogden, UT