Southern Pacific 4449 is a steam locomotive that was built in 1941 by the American Locomotive Company for the Southern Pacific Railroad. It is a GS-4 class locomotive, which was designed specifically for passenger service.
The locomotive is notable for its black paint scheme with red and orange trim, which was applied in the 1950s. This style was known as "Black Widow" due to its color scheme resembling that of the black widow spider.
Southern Pacific 4449 was retired from service in 1957, but was later restored and repainted in the 1970s. It has since become a popular attraction for train enthusiasts and has appeared in various events and films.
In 1984, Southern Pacific 4449 pulled the Freedom Train across the United States, celebrating the 1984 Summer Olympics. It has also been featured in the film "Tough Guys" and the TV series "The Quest".
Today, Southern Pacific 4449 is part of the collection of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland, Oregon and is occasionally operated for special events.
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