I found this wonderful historic Union Pacific Railroad steam
locomotive photograph at my Link page Fallen Flags.Org,
which is located to the right of your computer screen at -
The Union Pacific Railroad, was known for being a late user of
steam locomotives during the 1950's, when most United States
railroads including the Union Pacific itself, were rapidly phasing
out steam locomotives, and replacing them with modern diesel -
electric locomotives. The Union Pacific took excellent care of their
steam locomotives, and operated some of them in service until 1959.
Locomotive # 489 shown here, was typical of the once modern
larger steam locomotives from the early 1900's era. Well maintained
engine # 489 operated well past what would be normal working years,
and finished out her career working branch line freight and mixed trains.
The Union Pacific actually preserved several steam locomotives for display.
A sister look alike Union Pacific steam locomotive # 428, is undergoing a
lengthy and comprehensive overhaul for eventual operation, at the Illinois
Railway Museum in Union Illinois today. www.irm.org
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