I know 4449 is the big topic this weekend...

[weekendrailroader]

Yes, the famous Daylight steamer is in Tacoma this weekend (anyone know if it'll be photographable on Friday?) but while you're out there, you might want to keep an eye open for an Amtrak heritage unit. Supposedly she's stuck between somewhere in the Midwest and Seattle, and could possibly be put on a Cascades train.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amtrak-40th-Anniversary-Locomotives-Location-Page/146871332039199

 

[mrmoose]

Yep, she's here!

 

[jkinzel]

Nice catch.

 

[weekendrailroader]

Alright, she made it (and quite quickly too). Could someone please update this thread when she heads out (or is about to head out), no matter which direction? I've been hoping to catch her, but chances just keep getting slimmer.

Thanks for the photos.

 

[RoadRailer]

MrMoose, that is an absolutely great shot of the 156 with the Seattle backdrop.
Maybe I should skip the 4449 in Easton and head into Seattle instead

 

[mrmoose]

Well, I would still chase the 4449 for a little bit, then come back to Seattle! 156 is gonna' be "trapped" in the Northwest until atleast July 6th, or more, due to the flooding back in the Mid-West. She's gonna' be running the Builder between Seattle and Minot and back, and hopefully maybe on a Talgo or two in between!!

 

[weekendrailroader]

The bloody nose locomotive just rolled through Everett a few minutes ago on the Empire Builder, headed Eastbound.

 

[p51]

Wow, great catch! Been busy dealing with the NRHS convention to see that.