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The RARE Steam Locomotive That SURVIVED Against All Odds!

Southern Pacific 4449 shouldn’t exist today. It was the last of its kind — the only surviving GS-4 steam locomotive ever built — abandoned in a Portland park, vandalized, rusting, and nearly forgotten. Yet against all odds, it became one of the most iconic and beloved steam locomotives in the world. In this video, we dive deep into the extraordinary true story of SP 4449: How it became the final survivor of a legendary fleet The engineering that made it a 1940s high-speed powerhouse Years of neglect, vandalism, and exposure in Oaks Park The miracle restoration that brought it back from the dead Its role pulling the 1975–76 American Freedom Train And how it became a living symbol of Portland’s rail heritage This is more than a locomotive. It’s a story about luck, community, engineering art, and the razor-thin line between being scrapped forever… and becoming a national treasure. If you love steam power, restoration history, or rare machines that beat the odds, this is the documentary for you.