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"Santa' New Ride"

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It is that time of year and Santa is ready for the season. This festive Christmas train will make the holidays merry and bright.

 




"Big Jumbo"

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This 4-4-0 steam engine, number 815, was rebuilt in march of 1886 and is the only steam locomotive ever built in the state of Wyoming. After the rebuilds completion, it was considered to be a new locomotive and the shop forces affectionately referred to her as “Big Jumbo”. Here she poses on the turntable at the Evanston Roundhouse in 1901 awaiting the next assignment.

 

"The Pride of Evanston"

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  This 0-6-0 steam locomotive number 4420, was built in 1914 and served as a switch engine its entire career. During its’ final years it was assigned to Evanston Wyoming and was taken out of service in August of 1957. It was officially retired by Union Pacific in May of 1958. and donated to the city of Evanston in June of that year where is was placed on display at the Uinta County Courthouse in July of 1958. In 1981 it was moved for display to the Railroad Park at the north end of the city. In December of 2020, it was once again moved to the Evanston Roundhouse where it is now being restored to running status. Here it is depicted preforming switching duties, shoving a new P.F.E. car with a busted coupler/draw-bar assembly, into the west end of the roundhouse where some car repairs were often done. This scene is set in July of 1957.
 

"Race Interupted"

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  A "Race Interupted" with the 20th Century Limited and a sure speeding ticket. No doubt, this hot rod and the speedy Hudson will race again.
 

"Right on Time"

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  On this foggy and misty evening, the passengers waiting on the platform
are looking forward to settling in and happy their train is “Right on Time”.
 

"The Spirit of Honor"

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  The Spirit Locomotive No.1943 honors our U.S. armed forces as it glides through Echo Canyon, Utah. Each branch of service is reflected on the locomotive starting up front with the silver cab, symbolic of the Air Force, with the blue “nose sash” reprsenting the former Strategic Air Command. Next the “Racing Stripe” from the Coast Guard, and the Battleship Gray framing Union Pacific’s traditional U.S. flag. The camouflage reflects our Army and Marines, followed by the POW/MIA logo, showing our prisoners of war and those missing in action, that they are not forgotten.
 

"The Heavy Pacific"

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  On a cool afternoon in 1947, this 2903 is due to be vacated or retired from the active roster. Built in 1920, this Baldwin, Heavy Pacific type 4-6-2 steam locomotive pulled freight and passenger trains through the heat and rain of the summers, the snow and cold of the winters for a span of over 27 years. Now tired and worn out, her fate awaits her as the outdated steam engines are being replaced with new diesel powered locomotives..
 

"Where Giants Roam "

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  This is "Where Giants Roam". The large bull moose lifts his head as the train roars past. The Union Pacific Veranda Turbine pulls eastward, with its first car sporting the N Scale Enthusiast logo on this 50th Anniversary, Norfolk Southern coal hopper, through the towering red rock layers of Echo Canyon, Utah.
 

"Harriman's Dream "

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Idaho's Harriman State Park in Island Park, Idaho was originally part of the "Railroad Ranch" established by the Oregon Short Line. In 1908 the owners approached the chairman of Union Pacific Railroad, E. H. Harriman in new York, about buying the "Railroad Ranch". When E. H. Harriman heard of the premium grazing land, amazing waterfowl and unbelievable fishing he purchased the property sight- unseen. The Island Park Land and Cattle company had started grazing cattle in Island Park in the 1890s. Livestock was shipped to the Island Park siding to graze in the spring, then in the fall they were rounded up by horse back, sorted in corrals and shipped by rail to market. Their last round up was the fall of 1971.


 

"Racing Daylight "

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  The Southern Pacific Coast Mail train #71, that left Los Angeles on time at 0710
this morning, is speeding toward San Francisco. The usual 13 hour and 45 minute trip
is a little behind schedule today. The Coast Mail train, the adventurous young lady on the
classic Indian motorcycle and the two Stearman Kaydet biplanes are all “Racing Daylight”.
 

"Wyoming Thunder "

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  After making the climb through Echo Canyon in June of 1976,
this Union Pacific 6916 speeds around the curve, eastbound,
just miles from Evanston Wyoming. ”Fast Forties” were often placed between
two “Centennials” as seen here, to add hauling power to premium freight trains.
The “Centennial” 6916 now resides at Union Station in Ogden, Utah.

 

 

"Ghosts of Evanston "

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  While walking through the old Evanston Roundhouse, it is easy to in vision the railroad images from the past. It is as if you instantly take a trip back in time. As your imagination wanders deeper into the past, ghostly images may appear, and not just in the mind's eye.
 

 

"Ghost Train at Ely "

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  As old number 40 rounds the curve, her haunting steam whistle startles a couple of pronghorns sending them up through the sagebrush on this cool crisp Nevada day.
 

 

"Speedliners at Chicago "

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  The north side of Chicago's Union Station was home to the orange and tuscan red Milwaukee Road. Soon this finned beaver tail and the Hudson 4-6-4 will be leaving the steamy,shadowy depths of the station to speed it's passengers to their destinations.
 

 

"26 At Livingston "

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  The East bound North Coast Limited arrives at Livingston on time from Seattle. After changing the head power and using the wash racks to clean the dome car windows , the train is ready to depart for St Paul in just 10 minutes.
 


"I'll Be Home Soon "

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  Although the tearful little girl should have been in bed by now and she does not understand why her daddy was leaving, she had to give him a hug and kiss good-by. He does his best to reassure her that he will be home soon!
 

"Ribbons and Rails "

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  The doll she once got for Christmas has been tossed aside for a teddy bear dressed up as an engineer. Just like most little boys, her imagination rides on the rails, showing everyone girls love trains too.
 



"Working with Daddy"

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  No matter the job or the size of the tools
frowns turn into smiles when and afternoon is spent
"Working with Daddy".
 


"Waiting for Daddy"

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  This scene in Echo Canyon brings out the little boy in all of us, who loves trains and would sit beside the tracks just hoping to hear the roar, smell the smoke and feel the power of a passing locomotive. But most importantly to possibly get a wave from the engineer or a blast of the horn just for him.
 

"Streamling the Blues "

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  The site of a Union Pacific E-9 streamliner pulling bright yellow passenger cars
through this mountainous canyon was my inspiration for this piece. Understanding
the hard work involved in building a railroad through the mountains inspires a deep
appreciation for the beauty of this train snaking its way through these canyons.
 

 

 

"Tale of Two Zephyrs"

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  Although this is not usually the place for these trains to meet.
On this fall morning Salt Lake is hosting two California Zephyrs,
one bound for Oakland the other for Denver and Chicago.
 

 

 

"Arrival At King Street"

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The "Empire Builder" train 31 arrives at Seattle's King Street Station on time at 7:50 AM.
After the passengers have unloaded to this cool, crisp September morning, the train will pull out to go around a loop that brings the train back to the station heading the other direction and prepared for its departure to Chicago.

 

 

 

"North Coast Limited"

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On this cool stormy afternoon, passengers stay warm and dry aboard
Northern Pacific's train 26, the "North Coast Limited" as it prepares to
depart from Seattle's King Street Station on its way to Chicago.

 

 

 

"A Moment in Time"

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  The painting depicts "A Moment in Time" that
was seen in train depots across the country in the war era.  This picture
takes place in the Scranton Pennsylvania depot, as the Lackawanna passenger
train known as the "Phoebe Snow" prepares to depart for Chicago, 
travelers go about there way while a soldier embassies the one he loves.
 

 

"Powhatan Arrow"

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  The Arrow ran on a day schedule between Norfolk, Virginia and Cincinnati. The streamlined "J" class locomotives that pulled the Arrow seemed to bring
a new found sense of excitement and prosperity to the vast region of the Appalachians.
 


"Sunset Run "

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As both engineer and steam locomotive take their run into the sunset, they pass an F-3 diesel locomotive and its engineer, both early in the stages of their careers. The seasoned Hog Head and his old locomotive have logged thousands of miles over the years and as they pass the Covered Wagon he can't help but reminisce about the many trips he and his old Iron Horse have taken.
 


"Highball"

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  America's railroads were called upon during WWII to move more freight than any other
time in history. This Engineer has been given the "Highball" to get war supplies
to their destination and quickly as possible.
 


"The Cincinnatian in Winter"

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The streamlined version of the Baltimore & Ohio's, 4-6-2 was an all-coach train that ran from Baltimore to Cincinnati. Although the train boasted of a 95% on-time performance record, its life of service was short lived. This somewhat unusual looking steam engine in its brilliant blue color with black and gold accent, was strikingly beautiful in a snowy backdrop like "The Cincinnatian in Winter"
 

 

"Crew Change"

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  Train 31 the "Butte Express" stops at Pocatello to change crews and pick up passengers. The train is heading northbound for its remaining 260 mile journey to Butte Montana. As the new crew waits to board the locomotive and inbound crew climbs off their train on a bitter cold January day. The steam mixed with the cold air makes for a scene that jogs the memories of those fortunate enough to have experienced it.
 


"Desert Black Widow"

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The Southern Pacific with its eye catching "Black Widow" paint scheme, blasts across the Arizona desert hauling perishables eastbound through an afternoon thunderstorm.
 


"Casablanca by Rail"

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  If the setting for the movie "Casablanca" had been a Chicago rail station you can bet it would have
looked much like this.
 

 


"Elements of Change"

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"Elements of Change" sums up this piece of artwork in so many ways. The changing from summer to all the splendors of fall, the changes in behavior and attitude of a bull elk going into rutting season, and the changes that the Central Pacific railroad brought to the western landscape, wildlife and our ability to experience the west.
 



"Boarding at Omaha"

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This scene depicts the mood of a last minute boarding on the 8:20 out of Omaha. As a child, I recall being at a train station similar to this traveler. I can still remember vividly how different the atmosphere was at night. Although the platforms were lit, reflections and shadows flowed from the trains as well as escalators moving people between platforms. It is an experience preserved in both a photograph taken by Richard Steinheimer and my Artwork but most importantly in the hearts and memories of those travelers and all who love trains.
 


"The Lonesome Good-by"

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  After saying their good-by's, he speeds away aboard the Santa Fe Chief, leaving her with that empty, lonesome feeling inside.
 


"Making Up Time"

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This incredibly realistic painting enables you to see the accurate detail and feel the powerful force of this diesel locomotive as it builds up momentum in hopes of "Making Up Time" through Weber Canyon.
 

"Rio Grande at Denver"

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This scene depicts not only the striking nose of a Rio Grande F-unit, but it also tells a story. Trains and traveling by train were a major part of past war efforts. Soldiers either returning home to happily greet their wives and families or going off to war and saying good-by to their loved ones for possibly the last time. This is an experience remembered in the hearts of veterans and their families for years.
 

"Steam at Evanston"

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  Commissioned by the City of Evanston, WY for auction at the 2004 Renewal Ball for the Roundhouse restoration project. I depicted an Alco 4-8-4 Northern type locomotive backing out of the Evanston roundhouse as a machinist admires his work and listens to his sleeping giant come to life.
 


"Traveling by Train"

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  The romance of traveling by train in all of its glory. Woman in long dresses and parasols, men in top hats and gloves, along with a brightly colored steam locomotive and luxurious passenger car let us reflect on the emotions associated with traveling by train. This scene appeals to a wide variety of people that remember and enjoy the mood of train travel in days gone by.
 


"Twilight"

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As the train passes into the "Twilight", one has to wonder how good the coffee is, that is on the stove in the caboose.
All rights reserved Copyright 2005 - Shayne Stoakes

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