Union Pacific 844 Steam Locomotive

The Union Pacific Railroad frequently runs steam engines on special excursions (see their steam website). This past weekend, the 844 engine came through town.

The 844 in Magnolia, Texas
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My family and I drove out to Magnolia, about an hour north of Houston, to see the train. It stopped for just a bit and allowed us enough time to walk the kids up to it and check things out.

Last night, I printed this photo 18x12" and put it up on the wall of my older son's bedroom. He was thrilled. He's only 5, but I hope he remembers his first look at a real, working steam locomotive :-)