SP 4449 – Back In The Day
The Southern Pacific “Daylight”
Back in her heyday, SP 4449 ran the coast route along the Pacific Ocean from Los Angeles to San Francisco and on to Portland, Oregon.
SP 4449 could make the 470 mile LA to San Francisco run totally during daylight hours due to her ability to go 100 mph!
Quick Facts
- Rail Line: Southern Pacific
- Train Name: SP steam engine 4449 Northern Type
- Power type: 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive GS-4
- Builder: Lima Locomotive Works
- Maximum speed: 100 MPH
- Locomotive and tender weight: 870,000 lbs
- Nickname: The Coast Daylight – Los Angeles to San Francisco and Portland
Let us know if you have ever had the chance to take a SP4449 excursion run! We would love to hear about your experience!
