Growing up in Chicago during the 1970s, UP was a railroad I only knew from magazines like Trains and Model Railroader. So I was thrilled to see a Centennial leading 4 SD40-2s on a fast eastbound manifest during a family trip to Wyoming one summer. I took many pictures of that train with a Kodak 110 camera, but they all turned out pretty bad. lol Now UP is all over Chicago and I couldn't care less because they absorbed my beloved Chicago & North Western in the process.
Something about the UP paint scheme always fascinates me. Growing up in the Southrn Pacific territory of northrn California, I did not see much UP equipment in earlier years. Now it is upbiquitous following the merger. But I always recognized that UP had very unique engines as they explored their powering options. This is a very informative video that explains the complexities of running various combinations of brands and styles of power. Thanks for another fantastic presentation, Charles.
Hey Charles, or anyone who could answer this question, at the 8:25 mark in this video, where is this? It's an incredible and beautiful shot looking down into a yard with a massive mountain behind it. Would love to know this location.
Thank you Mr Smiley I like videos with the old Union Pacific passenger trains and the caboose at the end of the freight train
Growing up in Chicago during the 1970s, UP was a railroad I only knew from magazines like Trains and Model Railroader. So I was thrilled to see a Centennial leading 4 SD40-2s on a fast eastbound manifest during a family trip to Wyoming one summer. I took many pictures of that train with a Kodak 110 camera, but they all turned out pretty bad. lol Now UP is all over Chicago and I couldn't care less because they absorbed my beloved Chicago & North Western in the process.
Something about the UP paint scheme always fascinates me. Growing up in the Southrn Pacific territory of northrn California, I did not see much UP equipment in earlier years. Now it is upbiquitous following the merger. But I always recognized that UP had very unique engines as they explored their powering options. This is a very informative video that explains the complexities of running various combinations of brands and styles of power. Thanks for another fantastic presentation, Charles.
another great video history sir
I miss the old days! I grew up near the Northern Pacific here in Minnesota and so many memories.
! THE EARLY DAYS ! 🤔✌️😎
I lovesssss my swithcers and slug units too
Hey Charles, or anyone who could answer this question, at the 8:25 mark in this video, where is this? It's an incredible and beautiful shot looking down into a yard with a massive mountain behind it. Would love to know this location.
he called a challenger a ex nyc locomotive… great video still