Union Pacific's Steam Locomotive No. 844 will be steaming through New Mexico November 4-9 in honor of the state's Centennial. Visitors can view the train at events and whistle stops in Tucumcari, Santa Rosa, Vaughn, Carrizozo, Alamogordo, Santa Teresa, Deming and Lordsburg.

On November 4, Tucumcari will host the event FIRED UP! in the rail district of downtown Tucumcari with music, food and exhibits open to the public. On November 6, Alamogordo will host special public events throughout the day. For information and schedule details visit the NM Centennial website.

No. 844, also known as the "Living Legend," was the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad. It was delivered in 1944 and pulled such widely known trains as the Overland Limited, Los Angeles Limited, Portland Rose and Challenger. It returned to service in 2005 after one of the most extensive steam locomotive overhauls in the United States since regular steam service ended.

The work, which started in 2000, included overhauling the locomotive's running gear, pumps, piping, valves and springs, along with replacement of its firebox and extensive boiler work. The cab interior also was refurbished. The engine has run hundreds of thousands of miles as Union Pacific's ambassador of goodwill.

One of the rail cars that travels with No. 844 has a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) transmitter. The GPS system is integrated with a map on UP's website. Enter the word "Steam" in the search box on the homepage for a shortcut to the map.

Website visitors will be able to access route maps with varying amounts of detail. The GPS system will update the map every five minutes showing No. 844's location. GPS updates are also available at the UP Steam twitter page.