OMAHA,
Neb., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union
Pacific Railroad today donated a small portion of its heritage
fleet to non-profit Railroading Heritage of Midwest America
(RRHMA). The donation allows Union Pacific to focus on its
remaining fleet, which includes the world's largest steam
locomotive, the Big Boy UP 4014, and the fastest, the Living Legend
UP 844.
"Union Pacific is proud to be the only Class I railroad with
steam locomotives on its roster, part of the finest heritage fleet
in the world," said Scott Moore,
senior vice president – Corporate Relations and chief
administrative officer. "We are pleased with RRHMA's plans to
restore the donated equipment for the public to enjoy. Union
Pacific remains dedicated to the maintenance and operation of our
remaining heritage fleet, including hosting future tours and
sharing UP 4014 and UP 844 with the rail community."
The donation includes the following equipment from Union
Pacific's Steam Shop in Cheyenne,
Wyoming:
- 4-6-6-4 Challenger UP 3985
- Class TTT 2-10-2 UP 5511
- The Centennial UP 6936
- E9B passenger locomotive shell
- Four 1950s coach cars
- Diner-Lounge car
- Baggage car
- Caboose
- Two business cars: the Selma, previously Western Pacific's
Feather River, and the Stanford,
originally the 1928 Southern Pacific Sunset
"The RRHMA is a wonderful home for this historic equipment,"
said Ed Dickens, steam locomotive
engineer and Steam Program manager. "Railfans will look forward to
seeing UP 3985 and UP 5511 return to the rails, as well as enjoy
the opportunity to experience the various cars being donated."
Union Pacific will move the equipment to RRHMA's shop in
Silvis, Illinois, later this year.
RRHMA plans a multi-year, multi-million-dollar restoration of the
equipment, including restoring the steam locomotives to operating
condition.
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Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers
and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most
environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union
Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union
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