Union Pacific passenger train power, during and after 1948
EMD F3A — 5 units
1500 horsepower; B-B trucks; 248,400 pounds operating weight
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date To 900 Series |
Notes |
| UP 900 | UP 964A | Sep 1947 | 4480 | Apr 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1451 in September 1953. |
| UP 901 | UP 965A | Sep 1947 | 4481 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1452 in September 1953. |
| UP 902 | UP 966A | Sep 1947 | 4482 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1453 in July 1953. |
| UP 903 | UP 967A | Sep 1947 | 4483 | Mar 1948 | Rebuilt to UP F7A 1454 in January 1955. |
| UP 904 | UP 968A | Oct 1947 | 4484 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1455 in August 1953. |
General Notes:
EMD F3A — 6 units
1500 horsepower; B-B trucks; 248,400 pounds operating weight
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Notes |
| UP 905 | May 1948 | 6660 | Rebuilt to UP F7A 1456 in February 1955. |
| UP 906 | Jun 1948 | 6661 | Renumbered to UP 1457 in May 1953. |
| UP 907 | Jun 1948 | 6662 | Renumbered to UP 1458 in May 1953. |
| UP 908 | Jun 1948 | 6663 | Renumbered to UP 1459 in September 1953. |
| UP 909 | Jun 1948 | 6664 | Rebuilt to UP F7A 1460 in December 1954. |
| UP 910 | Jun 1948 | 6665 | Renumbered to UP 1461 in May 1953. |
General Notes:
EMD FP7 — 2 units
1500 horsepower; B-B trucks; 255,100 pounds operating weight
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Notes |
| UP 911 | Apr 1952 | 17231 | Regeared for freight service and renumbered to UP 1498 in February 1956. |
| UP 912 | Apr 1952 | 17234 | Regeared for freight service and renumbered to UP 1499 in February 1956. |
General Notes:
EMD F3B — 10 units
1500 horsepower; B-B trucks; 248,600 pounds operating weight
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date To 900 Series |
Notes |
| UP 900B | UP 969B | Sep 1947 | 4485 | Apr 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1451B in July 1953. |
| UP 900C | UP 970B | Sep 1947 | 4486 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1451C in September 1953. |
| UP 901B | UP 971B | Sep 1947 | 4487 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1452B in July 1953. |
| UP 901C | UP 972B | Sep 1947 | 4488 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1452C in July 1953. |
| UP 902B | UP 973B | Sep 1947 | 4489 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1453B in September 1953. |
| UP 902C | UP 974B | Sep 1947 | 4490 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1453C in August 1953. |
| UP 903B | UP 975B | Sep 1947 | 4491 | Apr 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1454B in April 1953. |
| UP 903C | UP 976B | Sep 1947 | 4842 | May 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1454C in May 1953. |
| UP 904B | UP 977B | Sep 1947 | 4843 | Apr 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1455B in August 1953. |
| UP 904C | UP 978B | Sep 1947 | 4844 | Mar 1948 | Renumbered to UP 1455C in August 1953. |
General Notes:
EMD F3B — 6 units
1500 horsepower; B-B trucks; 248,600 pounds operating weight
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Notes |
| UP 905B | May 1948 | 6666 | Renumbered to UP 1456B in April 1953. |
| UP 905C | May 1948 | 6667 | Renumbered to UP 1456C in June 1953. |
| UP 907B | Jun 1948 | 6668 | Renumbered to UP 1457B in June 1953 |
| UP 907C | Jun 1948 | 6669 | Renumbered to UP 1457C in June 1953. |
| UP 909B | Jun 1948 | 6670 | Renumbered to UP 1458B in October 1953. |
| UP 909C | Jun 1948 | 6671 | Renumbered to UP 1458C in September 1953. |
General Notes:
| a. | Equipped with steam generators, water tanks, and high speed 56:21 gear ratio for passenger service. |
| b. | Built on EMD order number E1019. |
EMD F7B — 2 units
1500 horsepower; B-B trucks; 244,900 pounds operating weight
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Notes |
| UP 910B | Apr 1952 | 17232 | Regeared for freight service and Renumbered to UP 1498B in February 1956. |
| UP 910C | Apr 1952 | 17233 | Regeared for freight service and Renumbered to UP 1498C in February 1956. |
General Notes:
EMD E9A — 15 units
2400 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 343,400 pounds operating weight (228,100 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Direct Trade-in Unit |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 900 | May 1956 | 21261 | E6A 987 | Jun 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 662 in June 1969. |
| UP 901 | May 1956 | 21262 | E3A 991 | Jun 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 663 in June 1969. |
| UP 902 | May 1956 | 21263 | E6A 992 | Feb 1969 | Traded to EMD in February 1969. |
| UP 903 | Feb 1956 | 21264 | E6A 993 | Aug 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 664 in August 1969. |
| UP 904 | Jan 1956 | 21265 | E6A 994 | Jun 1972 | Sold to Amtrak 411 in February 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 905 | Jan 1956 | 21266 | E6A 995 | Jun 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 665 in June 1969. |
| UP 906 | Jan 1956 | 21267 | E6A 996 | Sep 1971 | Sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in September 1972; used for parts by C&NW, returned to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in December 1972. |
| UP 907 | Jun 1956 | 21268 | E6A 997 | Dec 1973 | Leased to Amtrak 1412 in May 1972; sold to Amtrak 412 in December 1973; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 908 | Aug 1961 | 26672 | E7A 998 | 28 May 1972 | Leased to Amtrak 413 in July 1971, returned to UP unserviceable; sold for parts to Morrison Knudsen in October 1973; scrapped in August 1975. |
| UP 909 | Aug 1961 | 26673 | E7A 999 | Dec 1973 | Leased to Amtrak 1414 in May 1972; sold to Amtrak 414 in December 1973. |
| UP 910 | Dec 1962 | 27694 | E7A 986 | Aug 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 415 in September 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 911 | Dec 1962 | 27695 | E7B 994B | May 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 416 in May 1971; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 912 | Dec 1963 | 28667 | E7A 988 | Sep 1972 | Sold to Amtrak 417 in September 1972; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; sold to Connecticut Valley Railroad Museum, Essex, Conn., in February 1985; repainted and renumbered to New York Central 4096. |
| UP 913 | Dec 1963 | 28668 | E7A 989 | Sep 1972 | Sold to Amtrak 418 in September 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 914 | Dec 1963 | 28669 | E7A 990 | May 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 419 in May 1971; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
General Notes:
EMD E8A — 1 unit
2250 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 332,500 pounds operating weight (223,700 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 925 | Jun 1952 | 1966 | Aug 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 657 in August 1969. |
General Notes:
EMD E8A — 5 units
2250 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 340,300 pounds operating weight (228,900 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 926 | May 1950 | 10777 | Jun 1972 | Leased to Amtrak 325 in May 1971; sold to Amtrak 325 in June 1972; renumbered to Amtrak 437 in June 1975; renumbered to Amtrak 367 in 1976; renumbered to Amtrak 468 in mid 1977. |
| UP 927 | Jun 1950 | 10778 | Sep 1972 | Sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in September 1972; sold to C&NW 507 in September 1972. |
| UP 928 | Jul 1950 | 10779 | 31 Jul 1980 | Donated to Western Heritage Museum, Omaha, Neb., 10 July 1981, without diesel engines or traction motors; stored outside and damaged by weather and vandals; sold to a private individual in about 2000; moved to Cheyenne for storage and use as parts source until owner can have front section (cab, nose, etc.) removed for separate display. |
| UP 929 | Aug 1950 | 10780 | Jun 1972 | Sold to Amtrak 326 in June 1972; renumbered to Amtrak 438 in June 1975; renumbered to Amtrak 368 in 1976; renumbered to Amtrak 469 in mid 1977. |
| UP 930 | Aug 1950 | 10781 | Aug 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 658 in August 1969. |
General Note:
| a. | Built on EMD order number 2019 (shared with UP 926B-930B). |
EMD E8A — 12 units
2250 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 339,300 pounds operating weight (228,200 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 931 | Mar 1953 | 17783 | Nov 1973 | Leased to Amtrak 1327 in May 1972; sold to Amtrak 327 in November 1973; retired by Amtrak, 26 June 1974; sold for scrap to Naporano Iron & Metal, Newark, N.J. in July 1975. |
| UP 932 | Mar 1953 | 17784 | Jun 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 328 in May 1972; renumbered to Amtrak 462 in mid 1977. |
| UP 933 | Mar 1953 | 17785 | Oct 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 329 in July 1972; retired by Amtrak in late 1976; sold for scrap to Industrial Maintenance Service, Hammond, Ind., in December 1976. |
| UP 934 | Apr 1953 | 17786 | Sep 1972 | Sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in September 1972; sold to C&NW 508 in September 1972. |
| UP 935 | Apr 1953 | 17787 | Jul 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 659 in July 1969. |
| UP 936 | Apr 1953 | 17788 | Nov 1969 | Traded to EMD in November 1969. |
| UP 937 | Apr 1953 | 17789 | May 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 660 in May 1969. |
| UP 938 | Apr 1953 | 17790 | Sep 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 330 in July 1972; wrecked; retired by Amtrak in late 1976; sold for scrap to Industrial Maintenance Service, Hammond, Ind., in December 1976. |
| UP 939 | Apr 1953 | 18270 | Nov 1973 | Leased to Amtrak 1331 in May 1972; sold to Amtrak 331 in November 1973; retired by Amtrak, 26 June 1974; sold for scrap to Naporano Iron & Metal, Newark, N.J. in July 1975. |
| UP 940 | May 1953 | 18271 | Sep 1972 | Sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in September 1972; sold to C&NW 509 in September 1972. |
| UP 941 | May 1953 | 18272 | Sep 1969 | Sold to CRI&P 661 in June 1969. |
| UP 942 | May 1953 | 18273 | Sep 1972 | Sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in September 1972; sold to C&NW 510 in September 1972; sold to RTA/Metra 510 on 31 December 1977; sold to Kasten Railcar Services, Edwardsville, Illinois, late 1989; sold to Pacific Rail Industries, Colton, Calif., in March 1991 for potential use on a tourist train operation; partially reconditioned by Pacific Rail during 1992; sold to Orange Empire Railroad Museum, Perris, Calif., in early 1997, delivered in late June 1997 after having lead traction motor replaced by UP at Los Angeles; repainted non-UP yellow. |
General Notes:
| a. | UP 931-938 were built on EMD order number 2052 (shared with UP 931B-944B). |
| b. | UP 939-942 were built on EMD order number 2060 (shared with UP 945B-949B). |
EMD E9A — 5 units
2400 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 343,400 pounds operating weight (225,500 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 943 | May 1954 | 19281 | Nov 1973 | Leased to Amtrak 1420 in May 1972; sold to Amtrak 420 in November 1973; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 944 | May 1954 | 19282 | Sep 1971 | Leased to Amtrak 421 in May 1971; sold to Amtrak 421 in September 1971; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 945 | May 1954 | 19283 | Sep 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 422 in September 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 946 | Jun 1954 | 19284 | Sep 1971 | Leased to Amtrak 423 in May 1971; sold to Amtrak 423 in September 1971; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 947 | Jun 1954 | 19285 | Jun 1972 | Leased to Amtrak 424 in July 1971; sold to Amtrak 424 in June 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
General Note:
| a. | Built on EMD order number 2058 (shared with UP 950B-959B). |
EMD E9A — 9 units
2400 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 344,200 pounds operating weight (231,600 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 948 | May 1955 | 20485 | Jun 1972 | Leased to Amtrak 425 in May 1971; sold to Amtrak 425 in June 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 949 | May 1955 | 20486 | Sep 1972 | Sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in September 1972; sold to C&NW 511 in September 1972. |
| UP 950 | May 1955 | 20487 | Sep 1971 | Sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in September 1972; sold to Morrison Knudsen for parts. |
| UP 951 | May 1955 | 20488 | First retired 31 July 1980; reinstated on 22 February 1984; rebuilt by UP for excursion service in August 1984; rebuilt with a single 16 cylinder, 2000 horsepower EMD 645 engine in April 1993; retained by UP as part of heritage fleet at Cheyenne, Wyo., for special service. | |
| UP 952 | Jun 1955 | 20489 | May 1972 | Sold to Amtrak 426 in May 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 953 | Jun 1955 | 20490 | Nov 1973 | Leased to Amtrak 1427 in May 1972; sold to Amtrak 427 in November 1973; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 954 | Jun 1955 | 20491 | 31 Jul 1980 | Sold for scrap to Naporano Iron & Metal, Newark, N.J. in November 1980. |
| UP 955 | Jun 1955 | 20492 | Nov 1973 | Leased to Amtrak 1428 in May 1972; sold to Amtrak 428 in November 1973; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 956 | Jun 1955 | 20493 | Nov 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 429 in September 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
General Notes:
EMD E9A — 6 units
2400 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 344,200 pounds operating weight (231,600 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 957 | Sep 1955 | 20494 | Jun 1972 | Leased to Amtrak 430 in May 1971; sold to Amtrak 430 in June 1972; sold to Alaska Railroad 2401; sold to Northern Rail Car, North Fond du Lac, Wis. |
| UP 958 | Sep 1955 | 20495 | Jun 1972 | Leased to Amtrak 431 in July 1971; returned to UP unserviceable; sold for scrap to Naporano Iron & Metal, Newark, N.J. |
| UP 959 | Sep 1955 | 20496 | Sep 1971 | Sold to Amtrak 432 in July 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 960 | Oct 1955 | 20497 | 31 July 1980 | Sold for scrap to Naporano Iron & Metal, Newark, N.J. in November 1980. |
| UP 961 | Oct 1955 | 20498 | Jun 1972 | Sold to Amtrak 433 in September 1972; retired by Amtrak by 1980; sold to Precision National Corp., Mount Vernon, Ill., in June 1981; scrapped. |
| UP 962 | Oct 1955 | 20499 | Jan 1968 | Wrecked on 21 December 1967 at Wamego, Kansas; scrapped by UP at Omaha during 1969. |
General Note:
| a. | Built on EMD order number 2072 (shared with UP 967B-974B). |
EMD E7A — 1 unit
2000 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 323,700 pounds operating weight (218,000 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Second Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 986 | UP 907A | UP 986J | Aug 1946 | 3509 | Dec 1962 | Direct trade-in to EMD on UP E9A 910. |
General Notes:
| a. | Built as UP 907A; renumbered to UP 986J in March 1948; renumbered to UP 986 in December 1948. |
| b. | Built on EMD order number E690. |
EMD E6A — 1 unit
2000 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 314,400 pounds operating weight (211,900 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Second Number |
Third Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 987 | UP LA-4 | UP 924A | UP 987J | Feb 1941 | 1172 | May 1956 | Trade-in to EMD in May 1956. |
General Notes:
| a. | Built as UP LA-4; renumbered to UP 924A in August 1946; renumbered to UP 987J in March 1948; renumbered to UP 987 in December 1948. |
| b. | Built on EMD order number E341. |
EMD E7A — 1 unit
2000 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 323,700 pounds operating weight (218,000 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date To UP |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 988 | EMD 765 | Apr 1947 | 4147 | Mar 1950 | Dec 1963 | Direct trade-in to EMD on UP E9A 912 in December 1963. |
General Notes:
EMD E7A — 2 units
2000 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 323,700 pounds operating weight (218,000 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Second Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 989 | UP 930A | UP 989J | Aug 1946 | 3507 | Dec 1963 | Direct trade-in to EMD on UP E9A 913 in December 1963. |
| UP 990 | UP 931A | UP 990J | Aug 1946 | 3508 | Dec 1963 | Direct trade-in to EMD on UP E9A 914 in December 1963. |
General Notes:
| a. | Built as UP 930A and 931A; renumbered to UP 989J and 990J in March 1948; renumbered to UP 989 and 990 in December 1990. |
| b. | Built on EMD order number E690. |
EMC E3A — 1 unit
2000 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 308,500 pounds operating weight (207,900 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Second Number |
Third Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Date Retired |
Notes |
| UP 991 | UP LA-5 | UP 5-M-1A | UP 951A | Mar 1939 | 893 | May 1956 | Direct trade-in to EMD on UP E9A 901 in May 1956. |
General Notes:
| a. | Built as UP LA-5; renumbered to UP 5-M-1A in February 1941; renumbered to UP 951A in August 1946; renumbered to UP 991 in March 1948. |
| b. | Built under EMC order number E225. |
EMC E6A — 6 units
2000 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 314,400 pounds operating weight (211,900 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Second Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Notes |
| UP 992 | UP 7-M-1 | UP 953A | Aug 1940 | 1136 | Traded to EMD in May 1956. |
| UP 993 | UP 7-M-2 | UP 954A | Aug 1940 | 1137 | Traded to EMD in February 1956. |
| UP 994 | UP 8-M-1 | UP 955A | Aug 1940 | 1138 | Traded to EMD in January 1956. |
| UP 995 | UP 8-M-2 | UP 956A | Aug 1940 | 1139 | Traded to EMD in January 1956. |
| UP 996 | UP 9-M-1 | UP 957A | Aug 1940 | 1140 | Traded to EMD in January 1956. |
| UP 997 | UP 9-M-2 | UP 958A | Aug 1940 | 1141 | Traded to EMD in June 1956. |
General Notes:
| a. | Built as UP 7-M-1, 7-M-2, 8-M-1, 8-M-2, 9-M-1, and 9-M-2; renumbered to UP 953A-958A in August 1946; renumbered to UP 992-997 in March 1948. |
| b. | Built under EMC order number E333. |
EMD E7A — 2 units
2000 horsepower; A1A-A1A trucks; 323,700 pounds operating weight (218,000 pounds weight on drivers)
|
Road Number |
First Number |
Builder Date |
Builder Number |
Notes |
| UP 998 | UP 959A | Aug 1946 | 3504 | Wrecked on 10 February 1961 in Oregon; direct trade-in to EMD on UP E9A 908 in September 1961. |
| UP 999 | UP 960A | Aug 1946 | 3505 | Direct trade-in to EMD on UP E9A 909 in September 1961. |
General Notes:
| a. | UP 959A and 960A were ordered as 10-M-1A and 10-M-2A, but were delivered as UP 959A and 960A after the passenger locomotive fleet was renumbered in August 1946; renumbered to UP 998 and 999 in March 1948. |
| b. | Built on EMD order number E690. |