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Union Pacific 1989
UP 1989 at Utah Junction, near Denver, Colorado
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderEMD
Serial number20056723-098
ModelSD70ACe
Build dateMay 2006
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARC-C
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Career
OperatorsUnion Pacific Railroad
Numbers1989
Delivered24 May 2006
DispositionIn revenue service

Union Pacific 1989 is an EMD SD70ACe locomotive owned by Union Pacific Railroad (UP). It is one of UP's "Heritage Series" locomotives painted in the scheme of a predecessor railroad, in this case the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. The locomotive was unveiled to the public on June 17, 2006, at a special UP employee event in Denver, Colorado.

References

  • Strack, Don (2006). "All Time UP Diesel Roster, part 32". Utah Rails.net. Retrieved 2006-07-14. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  • Union Pacific Railroad (2006-06-19). "Denver & Rio Grande Western Colors Again Ride the Rails". Retrieved 2006-06-19. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)