The Western Pacific Railroad acquired three SW1500s from EMD in May 1973. The 1503 served well into the UP merger, becoming the UP 1503, the UP 1317, and finally the UPY 1042 prior to retirement a... (more)
Western Pacific caboose 457 is pictured in new paint recently applied by the Union Pacific and assigned to work the Elko, Nevada wrecker in 1984. It was built new for the WP by International Car i... (more)
Happiness is finding a new Western Pacific GP40-2 in your hometown! The 3554 was built new by EMD for the WP in April 1980, from the carrier's final batch of new locomotives prior to merging with ... (more)
Western Pacific derrick 79 finds itself in Union Pacific's North Yard in Salt Lake City on Feb. 29, 1984. Any information regarding the builder of the WPMW 79 and its disposition would be highly a... (more)
Western Pacific caboose 428 rests in fresh paint at UP North Yard in Salt Lake City. It was part of a 35 car order built by International Car Company for the WP in 1955 and 1956. The 428 would be ... (more)