Built in 1941 by Lima Locomotive Works in Ohio for the Southern Pacific Railroad. This locomotive was the last GS-4 built for the Southern Pacific Railroad. It first served on the Coast Starlight route, which served between San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. The orange and red paint scheme for streamliner appearances. When newer locomotives were added to the Southern Pacific Railroad's fleet, #4449 served on the Golden State Route, which ran from Los Angeles, California, to Chicago, Illinois, and points in between. In the 1950s, it was assigned to the Coast Division route. While the diesel electric locomotives replaced steam locomotives on railroads, the Southern Pacific Railroad kept some of its steam locomotives for a little longer. #4449 pulled a ten car train with #4447 for the Railway & Historical Society in California. In 1955, it was still in the Daylight paint scheme, unlike some sister locomotives, which were in black and gray. #4449 would lose the red and orange décor as it was no longer used for passenger service. It was replaced by diesel-electric locomotives. Although this locomotive rarely served passenger routes at the time, it was primarily used on freight trains. Although semi-retired in 1956, it was used as a backup locomotive and pulled from service in 1957, and was placed in storage. #4449 was donated to the City of Portland and was displayed near Oaks Park. With no cover and being exposed to outside elements, theft, and vandalism, this locomotive was in bad condition. However, a former Southern Pacific Railroad employee, Jack Holst, kept the rods oiled in case #4449 were to be operated again. In 1974, it was a candidate for the American Freedom Train and was repaired. At first, they were going to use an ALCO diesel-electric. However, they believed a steam locomotive would be more attractive. They removed this locomotive from Oaks Park and moved it to the Burlington Northern Railroad roundhouse. It was repaired and in a red, white, and blue paint scheme instead of the original red and orange. Two whistles replaced the stolen whistles. During the excursion, this train only operated on the West side of the United States, whereas Reading #2101 served the East side. Texas & Pacific #610 also pulled. However, this locomotive operated through most of the United States. When the event was over, #4449 pulled an Amtrak Transcontinental steam excursion in 1977 and was put back in storage. In 1981, it was repainted back to the Daylight paint scheme for the opening of the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, California. It would operate next to Union Pacific #844 and #3985. In 1984, #4449 operated an excursion from Portland, Oregon, to New Orleans, Louisiana, and back for the World Fair. This was the longest recorded rail excursion made in the United States. In Texas, the retention plate uncouples the tender and railcars from the locomotive. The locomotive crew noticed it right away and applied the brakes to get the train recoupled, although it caused a minor delay. The next year, this locomotive went to Hollywood to be used in the movie “Tough Guy”. It met up once again with Union Pacific #844 to operate side by side for Union Station's 50^th anniversary in Los Angeles, California. #4449 appeared in another movie called “Come See the Paradise”. In 1991, it returned to Railfair in Sacramento, California, with #2472, Union Pacific #844, and #3985. In 1999, #4449 returned to Railfair with Santa Fe #3751, Union Pacific #844, and #3985 operating on the Shasta Daylight Route, which the tracks are currently owned by the Union Pacific Railroad. In 2000, an employee appreciation special occurred for the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad. So, this locomotive was painted black and gray. For the September 11^th anniversary, it was painted once again in red, white, and blue for a tribute during a dark time for the United States. In 2004, it was painted for the last time back to the Daylight Limited paint scheme, working with the Montana Rockies Rail Tours Company. It pulled excursion trains only twice a year between Idaho and Montana. In 2007, #4449 and Union Pacific #844 both pulled excursions between Tacoma and Everett, Washington, round-trip. In 2015, it returned to service after passing an inspection. From 2016 to 2019, more excursion trains were pulled. In 2022, it was substituted with a smaller locomotive. Today, it is displayed at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and preserved by Friends of the 4449.