Union Pacific 6936
| Union Pacific 6936 | |
|---|---|
 UP 6936 photographed near Watseka, Illinois pulling a business train.  UP 6936 as it appeared prior to the collision. | |
| Specifications | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | EMD |
| Model | DDA40X |
| AAR wheel arr. | D-D |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Safety systems | Leslie S3LR |
| Career | |
| Railroad(s) | Union Pacific |
| Number | 6936 |
| Nicknames | "Centennial" |
| Disposition | occasional excursion and revenue service |
Union Pacific 6936 is an EMD DDA40X locomotive owned by Union Pacific Railroad (UP). It is the sole example of the "Centennial" type that is still in operation, and thus is the largest operational diesel-electric locomotive in the world. It is occasionally used on both excursion trains and in revenue freight service.
In 2000 UP 6936 struck a vehicle at a grade crossing in Louisiana and suffered significant damage to its front end. An employee riding in the nose section was killed in the accident, as was the driver of the struck vehicle. After the damage was repaired, a winged UP shield logo was applied to the front. It was also repainted in the current Lightning Bolt paint scheme and had a rooftop air conditioning unit installed.
External links
Media related to Union Pacific 6936 at Wikimedia Commons
- Historical UP Locomotives: Diesel-Electric Locomotives - official website, maintained by Union Pacific Railroad
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