Stricken off the Roster to never be Run Again for Special Movements or any other Train Duties ? If so , that's Sad !
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Beautifull picture , is UP 6936 still operational ?
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| Posted by RANDY on April 29, 2022 | |
“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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