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Originally Posted by Sooner or later
Why didn't 844 make the trip on its own?
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Various reasons.
1. "Double Heading" steam locomotives is always impressive.
2. Union Pacific wants to display both of their steam locomotives that are currently in operation. The 3985 is down for an overhaul but should be back running in a few years.
3. Running both engines in the same train is less complicated and does not impact their freight operations as much by taking up track that could be used to haul freight. After all the UP is still in the business to make a profit.
4. Having all the passenger cars in one train is a bigger party for those on board.
