UP Engineering Special: Featuring the UP 6936 - EMD DD40X!

The UP Engineering Special moves through Saint Paul, MN on April 17, 2008. Power for this train was the UP 6936 (EMD DD40X). This was really fun to see despite the gloomy weather on this evening.

[@daveman591]

It has two 16-645E3A, producing 3,300 horsepower each for a total of 6,600 horsepower. This required that a special frame be built, making it about the longest locomotive ever at 98 ft 5 in. Of course today we can achive the same amount of power with only one prime mover and less lenght, but still the DD40AX was a massive beauty.

[@railfanalways]

I really wish I could have seen this engine in real life. You are a lucky person, great video.

[@GTRailroadVideos]

I love that sound when they powered up! Awesome video and catch! Thumbs up!

[@pcorf]

I love the sound of the locomotive when the throttle is adjusted.

[@mwmnp25]

Great video, John! Must have been pretty fun to see this train come through.

[@garyblack392]

I got to see these engines operating in the mid 70s pulling coal trains down from Wyoming. There's one also on static display in Frisco, Texas. There's also a Big Boy there, too.

[@casslakechris]

AWESOME CATCH JOHN!!!!!

[@RamuelMRaagas]

Nice trinity of head lights and quad of rear lights. Would lateral visibility lights on the caboose make for enhanced public safety? The reflective mustard-colored paint job down the length of the train effectively presents itself for the recognition of pedestrians and automobile drivers.

[@johnfladung]

Not often at all. I *believe* this was the first time it's been in the area. I'm not sure when (if ever) it will be through here again.

[@PeterNGloor]

nice sound and photographic recording

[@johnfladung]

Yes, The city of Saint Paul has a quiet zone. This covers a wide area.

[@tejasnite]

I've never seen the unit out running thanks

[@ovationpdh]

Excellent video!

[@Andrewsaxamophone]

Nice all around!

[@caad3333]

No horn? Nice engine, thanks for sharing. JJ

[@OutlawRailroader]

geezus......what the hell was that?....thats one huge loco....what was that?

[@HalomasterA69]

Look at that baby, ima drive her someday, then she will be my baby

[@TankCrusher210]

By the way, there's a building on fire at 2:18. Musta' been some mean cookin' too!

[@johnfladung]

It's not a regular train by any means. This was a "special" so I'm not sure when/if it will ever return to the cities again. At least I can't say for sure...

[@LaureanoSDCO]

Horn?

[@JacobJNelson]

Thats a big ole loco there...What was the point of the UP Engineering Special?

[@lordbemylight]

RXR: NO TRAIN HORN

[@attlevi]

That engine looks like itson steriods.