SP # 4449 blowing the whistle. Franklin Park IL. Aug 1st, 2009.

I photographed this digital live sound video, on Saturday, August 1st 2009.

Preserved 1941 built Southern Pacific GS 4 class 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotive # 4449, was passing through Chicago Ilinois on the return leg from the Michigan Train Fest celebration at Owosso Michigan.

During the locomotives visit to the Chicago area, # 4449 spent Saturday afernoon on August 1st on display, in near northwest suburban Franklin Park Illinois.

A light rain was falling on and off on that overcast and damp afternon.

The operating crew of SP # 4449, is viewed demonstrating the steam whistle at the display site adjacent to preserved former Milwaukee Road Tower B 12.