After stopping to repair an overheated bearing on one of the driver wheels, SP 4449 starts to move again towards the summit on Cajon Pass. This was the day of the famous race up the pass between SP 4449 and UP 8444.
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This powerful and beautiful 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotive hauled the Coast Daylight and other SP varnish. It came back from retirement to haul numerous specials and excursions, including the American Freedom Train.
