Spokane today

[NQ6U]

Great find Carl, what a magnificent beast. I usually don't like the whistle, it just contaminates the sounds of the mechanics, but this one is sweet.

It really is a beast. 4449 is a much more aesthetically pleasing machine for sure but there's something about the sheer industrial brutality of 3985 that's fascinating. And that five-chime whistle really gets to me.

Here's some whistle for ya, I've seen this creature in the flesh on numerous occasions, I like the distinct sound of only 2 cylinders as opposed to the 4 on the 3985.

Yeah, I've seen 4449 many times myself--even got to climb up into the cab once. It's truly a beautiful loco.

[PA5COR]

Running into a 149 metric ton steam engine here is not considered toy game ;)

[NQ6U]

Running into a 149 metric ton steam engine here is not considered toy game ;)

Compared to 3985's 487 metric tons it is.

Wimpy little European tea pots with tin whistles.

[n6hcm]

you know, seeing spokane here makes it look almost pleasant ... but i will never get those two years back during which i worked in spokane part time.