Tag Archives: UPRR STEAM LOCOMOTIVES

MAY, 1969 AND THE SURVIVER POSES AT OGDEN

Posted on February 4, 2016 by THE OLD MACHINIST

I found this image as I was browsing my files and I could not resist sharing it with you. The title refers to the amazing fact this locomotive is the only steam locomotive never “set aside” by a Class I railroad in … Continue reading →

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A GREAT FIND AT A UNION PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY SWAP MEET

Posted on August 14, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

It is with great anticipation and the hope of a “great find”, that I enter the room where the UNION PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s annual swap meet is being held. I had barely entered the room and I was immediately  sure … Continue reading →

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VARIATIONS OF ENGINE TRAIN NUMBER INDICATORS

Posted on September 17, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

This gallery contains 6 photos.

The placement of the train number indicator on the top of the smokebox by the stack is an iconoclastic signature of UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD locomotives. It may come as a surprise to learn that this was only one of several … Continue reading →

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