Automatic portion of 844's air brakes Part of locomotive No. 844’s air brake system after it’s been carefully cleaned and repainted.
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February 26, 2016

Steam Update: Putting the Brakes on a Living Legend

We're putting the brakes on our steam locomotives!

The air brake systems for locomotives No. 844 and No. 4014 have been completely rebuilt, and are ready to be installed. This milestone marks a critical phase in 844’s journey back to the rails. In fact, each of the locomotive's sub systems has been rebuilt.

Now the exciting part begins: The reassembly phase.

UP Steam Update: Putting the Brakes on a Living Legend

We’re putting the brakes on our steam locomotives!

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