Union Pacific

On Saturday, February 10, 1990, Union Pacific (UP) 799 is captured in waning light about to go up the Tidewater Southern in Stockton, CA.

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UP 60 EMD SD45, UP Designation EMD/Morrison Knudsen SD45M

According to good sources UP 60 was built in March 1968 by EMD as UP 3634 a model SD45, builders number 33443, UP model designation SD45, from UP series 3600-3649. Renumbered UP 34 Nov. 1978
Rebuilt in July 1980. Equipped with Sulzer 16ASV25R-30 engine and 62:15 gear ratio, Union Pacific called these units SD45Ms. Morrison Knudsen used TE83-6S. Retired Dec. 1983.

UP Sulzer at Summit

This was shot at Summit on Cajon Pass on a trip in the early 80's (likely 1982) to Eagle Mountain. It is a pure luck shot of a UP Sulzer on the point of a train at Summit. The man getting off is a (surprise) mechanic.

Photo of UP 60
Digital scan from a 6x6 transparency: 2009050601.2v2

UP 334 EMD GP9, Unofficial Designation Omaha GP20

According to good sources UP 334 was built in September 1957 by EMD as a model GP9, builders number 23690, UP model designation GP9, from UP series 300-349. UP GP9 334 was given an EMD turbocharger, and upgraded to 2000 horsepower, in Aug 1964 at the railroad's Omaha Shops, giving rise to the "Omaha GP20" name. According to Ron Lehmer, "UP got rid of its GP9's pretty early. UP 334 went to PNC in 1979."

UP 334 EMD/UP Omaha GP20

In 1973 I was too young to drive too far. But, my parents went to visit relatives in Boise, Idaho. So, I made a side trip to Nampa with my cousin. I was shooting Sears slide film my dad gave me which faded to purple pudding within a few years, and tinkering with a black and white film called H&W Control. This stuff was grainless when developed in H&W developer. It was amazing stuff and that's what these were shot on. Besides having a slow ASA, H&W Control was a film and developer combination, it was a very good film for trains.
UP GP9 334 was given an EMD turbocharger, and upgraded to 2000 horsepower, in Aug 1964 at the railroad's Omaha Shops, giving rise to the "Omaha GP20" name. Omaha GP20 334 and a GP9B unit are in Nampa on Sunday, September 9, 1973.

Photo of UP 334 EMD/UP Omaha GP20
Photo, 35mm B&W image, Kowa SET, 50mm, 35mm H&W Control:
2009110701ph.4
- Photo on Flickr

UP 569 EMD GP38-2, former SP 4805, UP 564-609 series

According to good sources, including Strapac's fantastic SP Compendium series, UP 569 was built in May 1980 by EMD as a model GP38-2, builders number 786272-06, Southern Pacific 4805, SP Class EF420-3.
This locomotive was renumbered to UP 569 in June 2001. UP 564-609 series.

UP 569 eastbound with UP 583

Former Southern Pacific GP38-2 4805, UP 569 is eastbound with 583 (former SP 4820) and flanger SPMW 389 at Rocklin, CA on March 11, 2012 at 2:35 p.m.

Photo of UP 569 eastbound with UP 583
Nikon D300s Digital Image: 2012031101.53
Photo of SP flanger SPMW 325 Former SP flanger SPMW 325 is now owned by Union Pacific. The flanger is eastbound with UP GP38-2s 569 and 583 (ex SP 4805 and 4820) at Rocklin, CA on March 11, 2012 at 2:35 p.m.
Nikon D300s Digital Image: 2012031101.58

UP 659, EMD GP40

According to good sources, including Strapac's fantastic Diesel Locomotives of the Western Pacific, UP 659 was built in May 1966 by EMD as a model GP40, builders number 31671, Western Pacific 3510, WP Class RS-68. Renumbered to UP in July 1984.
Disposition retired April 1993. Rebuilt by MK as KCS GP40R 4773.

UP 9163 and 659 meeting at Midway

Union Pacific (UP) C40-8 9163 is leading 9325, 9340 and the Milpitas Turn at Midway, CA (Altamont Pass) on Monday, March 20, 1989. It is meeting the 659 (ex WP 3509) which is on a work train.

Nikon FM2:
Kodachrome Slides 2.89.0.0.365-370
Hand Scans 2010091401ph.2, 2010091401ph.1, 2010092501ph.2, 2010092501ph.1
- Photos on Flickr: 3 C40-8s on Train, Power, The Meet, UP 659

UP 718, EMD GP38-2

According to good sources UP 718 was built in 1980 by EMD as a model GP38-2, MP 2218 builders number 796323-21, from UP series 738-739.

UP 718 Leading Fallon Local out of Fallon

On Saturday August 3, 2019, Union Pacific 718, former MoPac 2218 is leading the UP's Fallon Local at Fallon Nevada.

Photo of 718 headed north
Nikon D750, 24~120 lens – 2019080504ph.26

Fallon Local headed towards Sparks

On Saturday August 3, 2019 UP's Fallon Local is headed towards Sparks in the Painted Rock Road area west of Fernley, NV.

Photo of local headed west
Nikon D750, 24~120 lens – 2019080504ph.61

UP 719, EMD GP38-2

According to good sources UP 719 was built in 1980 by EMD as a model GP38-2, MP 2219 builders number 796323-22, from UP series 738-739.

UP 719 Leading Fallon Local into Fallon

On Saturday August 3, 2019, Union Pacific 719, former MoPac 2219 is leading the UP's Fallon Local at Fallon Nevada.

Photos of 719 on Fallon Local
Nikon D750, 24~120 lens – 2019080504ph.11, 2019080504ph.19

UP 799, EMD GP35

UP 799 is an EMD GP35. Reportedly: UP 799 was built in 1965 by EMD as WP 3022 serial number 30226. Other reporting marks and numbers that have been attributed to this locomotive include: BLMR 799, WAMX 3513.

UP 799 on the west end of Stockton

On Saturday, February 10, 1990, Union Pacific (UP) 799 is captured in waning light about to go up the Tidewater Southern in Stockton, CA.

Nikon FM2 Camera, 105mm 2.5 Lens, Kodachrome 200 film:
Hand Scan: 2021120601ph.7, Slide YB.23_659.9
- Photo on Flickr

UP 807, EMD GP38-2

According to good sources UP 807 was built in 1981 by EMD as Missouri Pacific 2307 a model GP38-2, builders number 807047-17. It became UP 2307 then 807.

UP 807 leading 9992 on Permanente Local

On Thursday May 9, 2019 UP 807, former MoPac 2307 is leading UP 9992 on the Permanente Local past the Bascom VTA station in San Jose, CA. These were shot on my Nikon D300S using an older 70.0-210.0 mm f/4.0-5.6 zoom.