UPDATE :

UP 844 crossed the MacArthur Bridge on Saturday, June 4th:

UP 844 enters the trestle to MacArthur Bridge

Climbing the hill

Crossing South Broadway

Crossing South 4th Street

Entering MacArthur Bridge

Leaving Missouri on the way to Little Rock.

EARLIER POST:

Up 844 arrived in St. Louis this afternoon.  A photo review:

The impressive front of UP 844

One of the largest steam locomotives ever made

UP 844 will be on display on Friday, June 3

Detail Piston

One of the 8 main wheels. 4 on each side.

The cab of UP 844

The tender holds water and oil or coal in the old days.

UP 844 announces its arrival by bells and whistles

What: UP 844 steam locomotive

Where: Papin & S. Stewart Streets, downtown St. Louis (Use Chouteau between Compton and Jefferson.)

When: The UP 844 steam locomotive will be on display on Friday, June 3. It will depart St. Louis on Saturday, June 4 at 8 am.