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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
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Union Pacific heritage locomotive honors Abraham Lincoln
Union Pacific has unveiled its Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive, honoring the president who signed the bill creating Union Pacific as part of the transcontinental railroad. 'Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) exists because President Abraham Lincoln wasn't afraid to ask, 'What's possible?'' Union Pacific Chief Executive Jim Vena said at a ceremony Wednesday in North Little Rock, Arkansas. 'Our employees move the critical goods Americans use each day. We are proud of our heritage and look forward to sharing this special locomotive with the communities and people along the 23 states where we operate.' Officials attending the event included Arkansas Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge, North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and Lincoln Presidential Foundation Chairman Emeritus Sergio Pecori. The color scheme of locomotive No. 1616 — numbered to reflect Lincoln's service as the 16th president — is a nod to steam locomotive No. 119, one of two to take part in the Golden Spike ceremony at Promontory Summit, Utah, in 1869. The locomotive, painted at the railroad's Downing B. Jenks Locomotive Shop in North Little Rock, will serve as a traveling ambassador, the railroad said. It will make its first public appearance on May 10 at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland, as part of National Train Day. The railroad will announce additional details on the trip on its website and on social media. The railroad in February had announced plans for the locomotive, its second presidential diesel following No. 4141, honoring George H.W. Bush. That unit is now displayed at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. Subscribe to FreightWaves' Rail e-newsletter and get the latest insights on rail freight right in your first-quarter profits rise despite trade war Dragon Cement deal fires Maine rail line revivalNew railroad heralds Indiana multimodal development BNSF and UP say possible container glut doesn't scare them The post Union Pacific heritage locomotive honors Abraham Lincoln appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
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UP locomotive to honor Abraham Lincoln
Union Pacific marked Presidents Day by announcing plans for a locomotive to honor the nation's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who signed the legislation authorizing construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, leading to UP's creation. The paint scheme of locomotive No. 1616 will feature 'the unique colors of Lincoln's era,' UP (NYSE: UNP) said in a press release. It also honors steam locomotive No. 119, one of the two engines participating in the Golden Spike ceremony at Promontory Summit, Utah, in 1869. The locomotive will be unveiled this spring. 'President Lincoln wanted to unite the nation, and through his actions, railroads were a catalyst for national growth, representing major advances in innovation and technology,' Chief Executive Jim Vena said. 'We're proud to be part of an industry that is still a major part of the central nervous system of the North American economy and continues to provide innovative solutions that unleash economic innovation.' Before entering politics, Lincoln worked as a lawyer, representing the Illinois Central. He also represented the Alton & Sangamon Railroad, a forebear of the Chicago & Alton Railroad that ran in Illinois, according to the Abraham Lincoln Historical Society. The UP design echoes the Alton's colors. The Lincoln locomotive will be the second honoring a president, joining No. 4141, honoring President George H.W. Bush. That locomotive was part of the Bush funeral train in 2018 and is now on permanent display at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. The post UP locomotive to honor Abraham Lincoln appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
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Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring Founder Abraham Lincoln on Presidents Day
OMAHA, Neb., February 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad is celebrating Presidents Day with the unveiling of its newest commemorative locomotive honoring President Abraham Lincoln, who created the railroad and connected the nation through the transcontinental railroad. This rolling tribute highlights the pivotal role rail played and continues to play in the global economy and the transformative contributions of our nation's 16th president. "America's history is Union Pacific's history," said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. "By signing the Pacific Railway Act of 1862, President Lincoln created our railroad and ignited The Great Race to connect the country and fuel the economy – roles our industry still plays today." Railroads move about 59 tons of goods annually for every American across more than 140,000 miles of privately owned tracks. At Union Pacific, on top of money spent to operate the railroad, an additional $10 million in capital is invested every day into infrastructure, technology and network expansion to provide the safe, reliable service American businesses and families rely on. "President Lincoln wanted to unite the nation, and through his actions, railroads were a catalyst for national growth, representing major advances in innovation and technology," Vena said. "We're proud to be part of an industry that is still a major part of the central nervous system of the North American economy and continues to provide innovative solutions that unleash economic innovation." No. 1616 is the second presidential locomotive in Union Pacific's Heritage Fleet, joining No. 4141, created to honor President George H.W. Bush. On Dec. 6, 2018, Union Pacific was honored to participate in President Bush's funeral train, led by No. 4141, from Spring to College Station, Texas, where the locomotive is on permanent display at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The Lincoln locomotive is being painted by proud Union Pacific employees and will be officially unveiled at a celebration this spring. The paint scheme has the unique colors of Lincoln's era and serves as a nod to locomotive No. 119, one of the two locomotives present at Promontory Summit, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, officially uniting the eastern and western parts of the nation. This year marks Lincoln's 216th birthday and the locomotive will travel the rails, serving as a traveling ambassador and participating in community events and educational programs that highlight the historic role of railroads in America's growth and its continued contribution to our country, communities and economy. Future dates will be announced at A limited-edition commemorative poster is available for sale at the Union Pacific Store. ABOUT UNION PACIFIC Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at View source version on Contacts Robynn Tysver402-544-6037rmtysver@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
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Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring Founder Abraham Lincoln on Presidents Day
OMAHA, Neb., February 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad is celebrating Presidents Day with the unveiling of its newest commemorative locomotive honoring President Abraham Lincoln, who created the railroad and connected the nation through the transcontinental railroad. This rolling tribute highlights the pivotal role rail played and continues to play in the global economy and the transformative contributions of our nation's 16th president. "America's history is Union Pacific's history," said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. "By signing the Pacific Railway Act of 1862, President Lincoln created our railroad and ignited The Great Race to connect the country and fuel the economy – roles our industry still plays today." Railroads move about 59 tons of goods annually for every American across more than 140,000 miles of privately owned tracks. At Union Pacific, on top of money spent to operate the railroad, an additional $10 million in capital is invested every day into infrastructure, technology and network expansion to provide the safe, reliable service American businesses and families rely on. "President Lincoln wanted to unite the nation, and through his actions, railroads were a catalyst for national growth, representing major advances in innovation and technology," Vena said. "We're proud to be part of an industry that is still a major part of the central nervous system of the North American economy and continues to provide innovative solutions that unleash economic innovation." No. 1616 is the second presidential locomotive in Union Pacific's Heritage Fleet, joining No. 4141, created to honor President George H.W. Bush. On Dec. 6, 2018, Union Pacific was honored to participate in President Bush's funeral train, led by No. 4141, from Spring to College Station, Texas, where the locomotive is on permanent display at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The Lincoln locomotive is being painted by proud Union Pacific employees and will be officially unveiled at a celebration this spring. The paint scheme has the unique colors of Lincoln's era and serves as a nod to locomotive No. 119, one of the two locomotives present at Promontory Summit, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, officially uniting the eastern and western parts of the nation. This year marks Lincoln's 216th birthday and the locomotive will travel the rails, serving as a traveling ambassador and participating in community events and educational programs that highlight the historic role of railroads in America's growth and its continued contribution to our country, communities and economy. Future dates will be announced at A limited-edition commemorative poster is available for sale at the Union Pacific Store. ABOUT UNION PACIFIC Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at View source version on Contacts Robynn Tysver402-544-6037rmtysver@ Sign in to access your portfolio
