Hot Water Wrote:
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> In fact, the UP inquired about having SP 4449 come to
> Roseville, for the "grand opening & dedication" of
> the new Jerry Rice Yard in Roseville (1999). As
> the details were being worked out, delays were
> encountered in the completion of the new yard, and
> since Railfair '99 was approved, the UP simply
> sent the doubleheader 844/3985 out to Roseville,
> slightly in advance of "Railfair '99". Thus the
> big dedication event was conducted with 844
> hauling a board of directors special from
> Sacramento, and coming nose-to-nose with 3985, at
> the yard dedication site.
>

Hmmmm, I really hope they inquire about and include the SP 4449 in the 150th golden spike celebration next year.