4449 details on steamloco.info

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4449 has become a famous engine after pulling the American Freedom Train in 1975. Therefore it was put on a pedestal in the city of Portland. After the AFT-runs it was stored again. As of 1981 the engine is operated by the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation.

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DateEventOwnerSeriesIdentification
1941 Build for Southern Pacific Co. GS-4 / 4449
1958 Donated to City of Portland GS-4 / 4449
1974 On loan to American Freedom Train Foundation GS-4 / 4449
1977 Returned to City of Portland GS-4 / 4449

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