Here's a view of the fireman's side of 119. This a near exact replica, of the original 119, that was used in the Golden Spike Ceremony, in Promontory Summit, in 1869. This locomotive was designed... (more)
Locomotive number 119, makes a shove east, on the Union Pacific Spur. Every year, for a few day, in between Christmas, and New Year, the Golden Spike National Historic Site, does their winter ste... (more)
May 10, 2016 marked the 147th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Summit, linking the east and west coasts of United States with its first transcontinental railroad. This ... (more)
May 10, 2016 marked the 147th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Summit, linking the east and west coasts of United States with its first transcontinental railroad.
The engineer of Union Pacific 119 waves while performing a steam demonstration at the 146th anniversary of the driving of the golden spike.
Paint detail on the reproduction UP 119
No. 119 steams down the reconstructed main line at the Golden Spike National Historic Site
Union Pacific 119 and Central Pacific "Jupiter" in the classic "Golden Spike" pose at Promontory Summit, Utah.
Even in 1869 you couldn't get help but get wires and poles in your shot.
Replicas of Union Pacific 119 and Central Pacific "Jupiter" prepare to re-enact the Golden Spike ceremony at Promontory, Utah.
What was it the Engines said, Pilots touching,—head to head. Facing on the single track, Half a world behind each back? - Francis Bret Harte
Central Pacific RR #60, the "Jupiter", replicated in fine form here.
Union Pacific 119 makes a "photo run" as the NPS calls it, as one of it's fireman gives a friendly wave.
Looking like May 10, 1869 not 2008.
