We'd like to provide a heads up on an upcoming Ogden event, courtesy of the Standard-Examiner's Charlie Trentelman. Railroad buffs, and anyone in general who gets a charge out of "massive hissing, rumbling, smoke- belching moving objects" will want to present at Union Station on Thursday afternoon, when Union Pacific's giant steam locomotive #844 rumbles into town. Here's Charlie's morning story:
• Steam engine rolls into Ogden stationAnd here's a YouTube video preview for those of you who haven't witnessed one of these locomotive behemoths in action. Take it from us however; viewing this video is a poor substitute for experiencing the real deal... up close and personal... if you know what we mean (and we think you do):
Bring the kiddies along. They're bound to get a thrill out of this.
