Originally built as EMD demonstrators 434A-434H; purchased by UP 4/66. 3040-3045 are built on SD35 frames, shorter than the SD40 frame, and consequently came with flared radiator panels much like... (more)
Union Pacific 6900 Series Centennials DDA40X 6600hp. (6900-6946) built between 4/69 - 9/71. Equipped with two 16-645E3A Diesel Engines, Fuel tank 8200 Gals, (2) 4-axle "D" truck assembly. Length... (more)
After loading passengers up in Cheyenne, UP 844 leads the 2016 Cheyenne Frontier Days train out of Cheyenne and back towards Denver in the early evening.
Union Pacific No. 7979 with an eastbound mixed manifest, pulls to a stop at the crew change point at the Cheyenne Union Pacific Station.
Having spent the morning switching the Swan Ranch Railroad interchange at Speer, WY BNSF's Swan Ranch local returns to town behind a pair of former BN SD40-2s. The train is approaching the old 'C&... (more)
In the rack at Cheyenne, this power will go out later on a northbound.
Union Pacific SD40-2 3227, UP SD40-2 3284, UP SD40-2 3162, UP C30-7 2437, D&RGW GP40-2 3099 and Mountain Diesel FP7 1510. No photographer listed on slide.
Had a private tour of the Steam Shops by Ed Dickens. At time of photo most of the parts were ready to go into the 4014.
UP 844 departs Cheyenne with the Frontier Days Train making the return trip to Denver. After an all day drive from Grand Junction following the ol' DRGW and driving through Rocky Mountain National... (more)
An eastbound intermodal thunders up the grade at Archer Hill coming out of Cheyenne on the Overland Route
UP 844 Leading the 2017 Cheyenne Frontier Days Train.
The Union Pacific Frontier Days train begins the journey towards Denver with "The Living Legend" UP 844 in charge.
