Union Pacific 6936

UP 6936 photographed near Watseka, Illinois pulling a business train.

UP 6936 as it appeared prior to the collision.

Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	EMD
Model	DDA40X

Specifications
AAR wheel arr	D-D
Gauge	4 ft 8 ¹⁄₂ in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Safety systems	Leslie S3LR

Career
Operators	Union Pacific
Numbers	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

Historic/preserved locomotives owned by Union Pacific

Steam locomotives	844 (4-8-4) 1243 (4-6-0) 3985 (4-6-6-4) 4014 (4-8-8-4)

Diesel locomotives	951 (E9) 1234 (SW10) 6936 (DDA40X)

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