Engine 9449

Union Pacfic 9449

Original Owner Gail Phillips.
Houston Area Live Steamers took ownership October 2005
Build Date Maiden Run at HALS January 15, 2000
Engine Type Dash 8-40CW
Built By Rail Systems
Power 16hp Briggs V twin quiet gas engine powering a hydrostatic pump which drives a hydraulic motor on each truck with chain drive to all 10 axles. It is a highly modified Rail Systems unit with precision hydraulics, disk brakes, ditch and running lights. The slug contains a complete, battery powered sound system (2 amplifiers) which can really “shake the ground”
 
  
  
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