UNION PACIFIC'S DIESEL SAGA

The focal period is from 1960 to 1980 with the onslaught of rail mergers. See steam GP9s, E and F-units, Turbines, DD35, DD40s, U50s, SD24 and SD45s and many others with passenger and freights
This is one section of a long production on UP in WWII and into the diesel era. These scenes were filmed by the late George Barnes and the late John Petros. For more on the rest of the video see below.
Visit eight states and see America’s original line that helped build the west. Filmed by 14 different people over decades. Learn about E. H. Harriman’s dramatic life and how he eventually put an empire together that resembles today’s merged UP line. Follow the Harriman 1900 era to modern times from the phase out of steam to first and second generation diesels.
To quote S Gaugian magazine, “In Union Pacific Vintage West, we get a comprehensive overview of the Union Pacific’s history, motive power and operating style. Filmed by 14 different photographers, the footage is extensive and interesting. In all… a real treat”

[@J3scribe]

Growing up in Chicago during the 1970s, UP was a railroad I only knew from magazines like Trains and Model Railroader. So I was thrilled to see a Centennial leading 4 SD40-2s on a fast eastbound manifest during a family trip to Wyoming one summer. I took many pictures of that train with a Kodak 110 camera, but they all turned out pretty bad. lol Now UP is all over Chicago and I couldn't care less because they absorbed my beloved Chicago & North Western in the process.

[@robertmoir5695]

Thank you Mr Smiley I like videos with the old Union Pacific passenger trains and the caboose at the end of the freight train

[@myexpressways4106]

Something about the UP paint scheme always fascinates me. Growing up in the Southrn Pacific territory of northrn California, I did not see much UP equipment in earlier years. Now it is upbiquitous following the merger. But I always recognized that UP had very unique engines as they explored their powering options. This is a very informative video that explains the complexities of running various combinations of brands and styles of power. Thanks for another fantastic presentation, Charles.

[@MilePost106]

I miss the old days! I grew up near the Northern Pacific here in Minnesota and so many memories.

[@gilbertgutierrez7171]

! THE EARLY DAYS ! 🤔✌️😎

[@kelvintorrence5994]

another great video history sir

[@kelvintorrence5994]

I lovesssss my swithcers and slug units too

[@chuckhalen9543]

Hey Charles, or anyone who could answer this question, at the 8:25 mark in this video, where is this? It's an incredible and beautiful shot looking down into a yard with a massive mountain behind it. Would love to know this location.

[@mratsfrailfan1894]

he called a challenger a ex nyc locomotive… great video still