Union pacific unveils commemorative locomotive honoring u. They represented the epitome of dualservice steam locomotive development. Uprr steam locomotive roster by class and number compiled from union pacific steam roster by gordon sandy mccullough. Union pacific sd70ace diesel locomotives the union pacific has unveiled a series of locomotives that serve to honor and pay tribute to the people and railroads that have made them the leader they are today. Haycox based his novel upon the experiences of a civil engineer, charles h. This pair of gp382s are custom detailed, number, and weathered to prototype photos with. Oct 19, 2017 union pacific paid tribute to the united states armed forces by unveiling up no. I was a former conductor for union pacific in the early 2000s when many of the sd40t2s were being removed and also a locomotive mechanic for another company years after i left the up. Locomotives 951, 949 and 963b are the last of union pacifics highspeed dieselelectrics built for service on the famous streamliner and domeliner passenger trains.
While the locomotives displayed excellent acceleration. This page is currently being refurbished, so it might miss some material. This page was last updated on tuesday, march 18, 2014 11. Union pacific began studies and tests of the prototype genset switcher locomotive in 2002. Only the 16th commemorative locomotive presented in union pacifics 155year history, up no. Demille takes us back to the 1860s, then rebuilds the first intercontinental railroad. Up 844, one of the steam locomotives in union pacific s heritage fleet. Hobbylinc carries 82 union pacific ho scale model train diesel locomotives at discounts up to 39%. In the 1940s, they had the 4884 big boy steam locomotives. Filmed july, 20 at the rail giants train museum in pomona, ca. Buy hallmark keepsake ornament union pacific streamliner locomotive lionel train 2010. These locomotives, a type unique to the union pacific, had two sets of 68inch disc drivers and 2334x32inch cylinders, a boiler pressure of 300 pounds per square inch, and a.
The most popular union pacific ho scale model train diesel locomotives brands include bachmann, broadway limited imports, intermountain railway company, atlas, and bowser manufacturing co. Referenced on this page will be a few hundred of the various types. The two units were streamlined, 90 feet 10 inches 27. We are railfans helping other railfans locate union pacific heritage locomotives.
By the middle of the 1930s a new type of locomotive was beginning to appear on american railways. Smokerise publications, 1988, 1990 a quick rundown by class and number are as follows. This p2k e8 set is custom weathered to prototype photos. This class is the largest steam locomotive built on a rigid frame and it has a wheelbase of over 30 feet. The dda40x would also mark the pinnacle and end of union pacifics desire for the perfect locomotive. Up rolls out 9000 class union pacific steam locomotives 1934. Based on the novel trouble shooter by western fiction author ernest haycox, the film is about the building of the titular railroad of the same name across the american west. It is the only steam locomotive to never be officially retired from a north american class i railroad. Two emd sd70m locomotives painted for the 2002 olympic winter games. Union pacific railroad unveils commemorative 150th. See more ideas about locomotive, train and norfolk southern.
The general electric steam turbine locomotives were two steam turbine locomotives built by general electric ge for union pacific up in 1938. Click here to subscribe today and receive all of our online benefits. She is balanced for regular running at 90 miles per hour, but officially hit 110 miles per hour in a test and unofficially hit 120 mph a speed that high was against company rules. The dda40x or centennial type of locomotive, operated by the union. The 2000 horsepower locomotives were built for the union pacific railroad by the electromotive division emd of general motors and delivered in june 1955. The dda40x was an experimental, highhorsepower diesel locomotive designed by electromotive for union pacific during the late 1960s. Utahs locomotive heritage is especially significant this month being that it. Curiously, despite its troubles with the 4102 southern pacific overland it had purchased from the american locomotive company alco a year earlier which utilized three cylinders up still chose to purchase a design that featured the same setup. Up 1982, the initial entry into the fleet of heritage units. The company had rented many local pinto horses for the filming of the.
Union pacific celebrates the shared stories that have shaped our country since 1862. It received its classic nickname as the centennial to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad at promontory point, utah. The next time you see a new large diesel truck, take a look either below or just behind the cab. Union pacific 1923 steam locomotive diagrams railfandepot. This reprint will be glossy finish and is about 7 x 5. Each locomotive features a unique paint scheme, incorporating elements of the six major railroads that have merged with the union pacific. Union pacific 1939 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Stylistically, they resembled ups pullmandesigned m3. Make sure the smoke onoff switch is in the on position. Diesel ho is the most popular of the 7 union pacific model train locomotives categories, then diesel n, and steam ho. These locomotives, a type unique to the union pacific, had two sets of 68inch disc drivers and 2334x32inch cylinders, a boiler pressure of 300 pounds per square inch, and a tractive effort of 5,375 pounds. Curiously, despite its troubles with the 4102 southern pacificoverland it had purchased from the american locomotive company alco a year earlier which utilized three cylinders up still chose to purchase a design that featured the same setup.
Up went on roster nearly four dozen of these massive units, which are still regarded as the. The union pacific railroad is renowned as americas first transcontinental railroad and is one of the strongest companies in the railroad industry, today. The union pacific centennial locomotive arizona hobbies. These locomotives were custom built for union pacific between 1969 and 1971 and named centennials to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ceremony driving the last spike completing the first transcontinental railroad at promontory summit, utah. The union pacific centennial is the largest and most powerful diesel locomotive ever built. For the indian attack on the train, paramount hired 100 navajo indian extras. Union pacific railroad unveils experimental locomotive. Steam locomotive catalog number prototype railroad name loco type material features wheel arrangement. With barbara stanwyck, joel mccrea, akim tamiroff, robert preston. However, the union pacific tries mightily to steal as many scenes as possible, and often does so quite handily. The union pacific railroad reporting marks up, upp, upy, legally union pacific railroad company and simply union pacific, is a freighthauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles 51,800 km routes in 23 u. This is union pacific office photo was submitted anonymously.
Media in category union pacific railroad diesel locomotives the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total. Railroads placed urgent requests for more motive power to the war production board. This was the dedication of the locomotive in front of ups jenks shops in north little rock, arkansas. Locomotives 951, 949 and 963b are the last of union pacific s highspeed dieselelectrics built for service on the famous streamliner and domeliner passenger trains. Union pacific locomotive number 9000 has a 4122 wheel arrangement, is classified as a union pacific type, and was designed for heavy freight service. Union pacific celebrates the great american epic of the nineteenth century. Richard leonards steam locomotive archive union pacific.
To meet the challenge, union pacific has been searching for the ideal road locomotive for nearly a century. Union pacific is a 1939 american dramatic western film directed by cecil b. Union pacific streamliner steam locomotive 2906 railroad. Houston, texas, march 31, 2010 union pacific railroad today unveiled the up no. Union pacific 3939, the final member of the batch of 25 4664 challengers that alco built for the road in 1937, poses for a publicity photo with a dozen boxcars. Only one railroad, the union pacific, put the 4122 wheel arrangement into service and because of this the design was named after it.
Pacific opening at the paramount, the new york times, 11 may 1939. Union pacific railroad today unveiled an advanced experimental locomotive at its j. Union pacific locomotive directory 1999 don strack 1999, withers publishing co. Diagrams include early named engines as well as newer superheated locomotives and 2102 and 482 locomotives. Filled with political intrigue stampeding buffalo, train wrecks and attacking indians, this actionpacked spectacle delivers everything you would expect from a cecil. Davis yard in roseville that will test three emissionsreducing technologies including exhaust gas recirculation egr, diesel oxidation catalysts doc, and diesel particulate filters dpf. Demilles film union pacific, and an inspection by president franklin d. In 1862, central pacific and union pacific railroads compete westward across the wilderness toward california. The union pacific railroad, the oldest railroad company still operating under its original herald, also has to be, by most accounts, the largest railroad in the world. Demille and starring barbara stanwyck and joel mccrea. Years in development, up 9900 will be used for operations in northern california ranging approximately 200. Bli e6 aa set union pacific 7m1 and 7m2 with qsi sound. Union pacific alco fafb consists a question classic. The original diesel engine was patented by its german inventor, dr.
The locomotive was built by rogers locomotive and machine works of paterson, new jersey in. Oct 29, 2006 union pacific alco fafb consists a question posted by brian m on sunday, october 29, 2006 9. Now a new system is doubling the number of railroad ties that can be disposed of per day, to nearly 5,000. We invite you to explore how the nations largest railroad came to be and how up continues to build america with innovation and tenacity, touching the lives of nearly every citizen. Up 2010, special locomotive celebrates scoutings 100year history. It was a three car train which was considered a motor train since it was a single articulated unit, rather than a locomotive hauled train. Union pacific acquiring 60 new generation environmentally. Up 844, one of the steam locomotives in union pacifics heritage fleet. It was rebuilt at omaha in august 2, 1979 and renumbered 1200 on march, 1980. Trains subscribers can download a pdf version of this roster data directly to your computer. Union pacific locomotive static display historic site in. This new locomotive used a diesel generator to create electricity which powered axlemounted electric motors.
Union pacific brings 21st century technologies to life with positive train. Union pacific railroad company photographic roster. Shop online for over 200 union pacific model train locomotives at discounts up to 40%. Union pacific railroad unveils commemorative 150th anniversary merchandise. During world war ii, as the pacific front intensified, rail traffic congestion threatened to cripple western railroads like the union pacific. An emd sd70ah locomotive painted to honor the united states armed forces. The most popular union pacific model train locomotives brands include bachmann, kato usa inc, broadway limited imports, model power, and atlas. We are owned and operated by the staff of the ns heritage locator. Railroad ties are literally the foundation on which railroads are built. Union pacific railroad steam streamliner locomotive 2906. Mar 30, 2016 filmed july, 20 at the rail giants train museum in pomona, ca. Rare photo reprint 1937 watch for other train photos in future.
Union pacific has restored three e9 passenger locomotives. About the streamliner locomotives 951, 949 and 963b are the last of union pacifics highspeed dieselelectrics built for service on the famous streamliner and domeliner passenger trains. The union pacific 080 steam locomotive thunders down the mainline with a long string of freight cars. This bli e6 set is custom weathered to prototype photos. Located at the top of ogdens historic 25th street, union station is not. Hallmark keepsake ornament union pacific streamliner.
Apr 16, 2011 i was a former conductor for union pacific in the early 2000s when many of the sd40t2s were being removed and also a locomotive mechanic for another company years after i left the up. Union pacific retrospective winner of the palme dor for best. The special train en route from hollywood to omaha, carrying cecil b. The union pacific fef series consists of three 484 northern steam locomotive types built by the american locomotive company alco between 1937 and 1944 and operated by the union pacific railroad until 1959 the 45 locomotives were the last steam locomotives built for the union pacific. Union pacific locomotive directory 1998 don strack 1998, withers publishing, halifax, pa. The union pacific centennial locomotive how of the worlds largest diesel locomotives were preserved by james j. The first of the set, 951, was returned to the roster in 1984 after having been retired in 1980 to substitute for steam engine no. The union pacific railroad system is the second largest in the united states after bnsf and is one of the worlds largest. Union pacific annually replaces between 3 million and 4 million railroad ties. This particular locomotive was in service from 1969 to 1984. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Glassdoor office photos give you an inside look at employers, such as union pacific.
It wears the name the spirit of the union pacific as a nod to a bomber shot down in ww2 in the year 1943. The dda40x or centennial type of locomotive, operated by the union pacific railroad between 1969 and 1985, were considered to be the worlds largest and most powerful dieselelectric locomotives. The president of the contemporary union pacific enthusiastically sent his finest track layers to work in the film. Up union pacific railroad company locomotive roster. Created in collaboration with union pacific veterans, the locomotive name is connected to a boeing b17 flying fortress funded by war bond contributions from union pacific employees in 1943. This is a fantastic look at early to mid steam power on the union pacific. Union pacific ho scale model train diesel locomotives.