Over the past couple of weeks I managed to chase Southern Pacific 4449 on both eastward and westward trips between Chicago and Durand, Michigan, a route that passes through my figurative backyard (meaning within a few hours drive). And I managed to put in a few miles behind her, as well. You can find small Flickr sets for each trip here:
Eastbound! Westbound! While there is no shortage of YouTube video's documenting 4449's trips, this one is the only decent one I've found where I can be seen, though you'll still have to take my word for it that it was me -- I'm the one waving from the back end of the first silver coach at the 0:45 mark...