OGDEN, Utah, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
hosted a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of
the transcontinental railroad's completion. The ceremony was held
today at Ogden Union Station, a day ahead of Utah's celebration at Promontory Summit where
the Golden Spike was originally tapped into place. Union Pacific no
longer has tracks near Promontory Summit. They were removed to
support the scrap metal projects during World War II.
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"This celebration is Union Pacific's way of reflecting on our
ancestors' remarkable achievements that connected the nation while
reminding us of the enormous responsibility we have for our
nation's future," said Scott Moore,
senior vice president – Corporate Relations and chief
administrative officer. "We are proud our employees live and work
in thousands of the communities we serve, delivering steel to
construct schools and stores, lumber to build homes, the food we
eat, clothes we wear and electronics we rely on."
The May 9 ceremony featured Union
Pacific's iconic steam locomotives, Living Legend No. 844 and Big
Boy No. 4014. The two met, recreating the historic image taken at
Promontory Summit on May 10, 1869.
The Big Boy is one of eight left in the world. It's newly
refurbished and the only one in operation. Following the steam
meet, Union Pacific Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz and Utah Gov. Gary
Herbert were joined by Margaret
Yee and Sandy Dodge to tap a
ceremonial spike. Yee's ancestors were among thousands of Chinese
immigrants who forged the transcontinental railroad for Central
Pacific. Dodge is a descendent of Gen. Grenville Dodge, Civil War veteran and Union
Pacific's chief engineer during construction.
The steam locomotives will remain on display at Ogden Union
Station until May 12, when they
return home to the Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The 150th
anniversary celebration will continue throughout the year, with No.
4014 visiting many states across the Union Pacific system. A
tentative schedule with tour locations and dates will be published
in the near future at www.upsteam.com.
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ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. The railroad's diversified
business mix is classified into its Agricultural Products, Energy,
Industrial and Premium business groups. Union Pacific serves many
of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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