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Union Pacific 844
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American Locomotive Company

Union Pacific 844

Union Pacific FEF-3

United States · 1944

1944 · Golden-age steam · Steam

Union Pacific 844

The Living Legend · FEF-3 · 8444

Operational heritage · 4-8-4 · Whyte 4-8-4

Specification

Specification plate for Union Pacific 844
ClassUnion Pacific FEF-3
NicknamesThe Living Legend, FEF-3, 8444
BuilderAmerican Locomotive Company
Year introduced1944
Country builtUnited States
RegionUnited States
OperatorsUnion Pacific Railroad
EraGolden-age steam
Motive powerSteam
RoleExpress
Whyte4-8-4
UIC2′D2′
Wheel arrangement4-8-4
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built45
PowerAbout 4,500 drawbar horsepower class
Tractive effort63,800 lbf
Top speed193 km/h · 120 mph
Weight486,340 lb engine
Length114 ft engine and tender
StatusOperational heritage

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