Union Pacific 1988
| Union Pacific 1988 | |
|---|---|
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UP 1988 in the engine servicing facility just south of Chicago's Union Station on August 4, 2007. | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | EMD |
| Serial number | 20046610-088 |
| Model | SD70ACe |
| Build date | May 2005 |
| Specifications | |
| AAR wheel arr. | C-C |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) | Union Pacific |
| Number(s) | 1988 |
| Delivered | 15 June 2005 |
| First run | August 4, 2005 |
| Disposition | revenue service |
Union Pacific 1988 is an EMD SD70ACe locomotive owned by Union Pacific Railroad. It is one of UP's locomotives painted in the scheme of a predecessor railroad. UP 1988 is painted in Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad or "Katy" colors. The locomotive was unveiled in early August 2005, after which it entered regular revenue service on August 4, pulling a train from Chicago, to East St. Louis.
References
- Strack, Don (2006). "All Time UP Diesel Roster, part 32". Utah Rails.net. Retrieved 2006-07-14.
- Union Pacific Railroad (2005-09-20). "Union Pacific Introduces Katy Heritage Series Locomotive". Retrieved 2006-07-11.
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