George Andrews Wrote:
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> I don't buy into the rivalry between the crews of
> 844 & 4449. I have photos of a double - header
> featuring U.P. Northern 844 and Daylight 4449
> between Seattle & Everett, WA., back in 2001 or
> thereabouts ???

Yes, that was prior to Steve Lee's retirement. The 4449 crew and the UP Steam Crew under Steve Lee, definitely had a long standing excellent working relationship.

> Maybe further up the corporate ladder the Yellow
> Borg might fuss about wanting the spotlight, but I
> suspect the troops on the ground likely get along
> reasonable well. It's a small fraternity in the
> steam locomotive business these days.