Actually, those last two locomotives are AC4400's. Notice their radiator size and shape, as well as the intake grills. Also, UP GEVOs have a slightly smaller flag than the other units, and the size difference is evident here.
At least the Union Pacific is making an effort to show continuity on the tracks acquired in mergers. Several ex-Southern Pacific EMD turbodiesels are still in black and red with yellow UP numberboards on their cabs.
@Weiberts Heritage units are always single units just so the owning corporation can keeps the rights to the fallen flags name. So UP has a WP/MoPac and other fallen flags "heritage" units to protect their ownership of the fallen flag's name. Just like USAir has a PSA jetliner heritage jet and a Piedmont Airways heritage jet. There's no corporate heart bleeding here, heritage units are simply a way to maintain ownership of the fallen flag's name or it's abandoned.
Nice catch, I know the WP 1983 and Miss Katy 1988 was stationed here in MEI East St. Louis, Missouri for the longest time, which in that time period also led the DRGW 1989 to make its furthest trip East right here in the heart land of IL. I do believe 1983 is on its way back west and I think Miss Katy is still in MEI. The heritage units sure seem to be stretching out of their home boundaries in the past few months, which ofcourse, sets us up for extremely better shots!
Actually, those last two locomotives are AC4400's. Notice their radiator size and shape, as well as the intake grills. Also, UP GEVOs have a slightly smaller flag than the other units, and the size difference is evident here.
MrJmprice 1 year ago
@MrJmprice: You are correct. I wasn't paying close attention when I recorded this video more than 3 years ago.
cchan006 1 year ago
At least the Union Pacific is making an effort to show continuity on the tracks acquired in mergers. Several ex-Southern Pacific EMD turbodiesels are still in black and red with yellow UP numberboards on their cabs.
bcschmerker 1 year ago
all these fallen flag railroads that up took over its just wrong up should feel sick but they dont care they just want money and tracks
arkansastrainman 1 year ago
Great video, what a shame WP is gone.
shnimmuc 1 year ago
Film these Heritage units as you see them... Cuz when they come up for overhauls, UP is gonna paint em all Armour Yellow and Gray and Renumber them.
dnickl26 2 years ago
I think that was the QNPRV
but i'm not sure
pbyolo56 2 years ago
I didn't know there was a WP heritage. I like the scheme but I don't like the fact WP is gone and under UP just like the others. RIP!
est86leo 2 years ago 2
awesome video
trainboy32 2 years ago
I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard UP has multiple heritage units. For example, a couple MOPACs, or a couple WPs.
Weiberts 2 years ago
That's not true there's only one MOPAC unit, only one WP unit, only one CNW unit etc.
daltonauto 2 years ago
@Weiberts Heritage units are always single units just so the owning corporation can keeps the rights to the fallen flags name. So UP has a WP/MoPac and other fallen flags "heritage" units to protect their ownership of the fallen flag's name. Just like USAir has a PSA jetliner heritage jet and a Piedmont Airways heritage jet. There's no corporate heart bleeding here, heritage units are simply a way to maintain ownership of the fallen flag's name or it's abandoned.
prestonlewis 1 year ago
Thats great. I film trains just North of Roseville.
timsideas 3 years ago
Nice catch, I know the WP 1983 and Miss Katy 1988 was stationed here in MEI East St. Louis, Missouri for the longest time, which in that time period also led the DRGW 1989 to make its furthest trip East right here in the heart land of IL. I do believe 1983 is on its way back west and I think Miss Katy is still in MEI. The heritage units sure seem to be stretching out of their home boundaries in the past few months, which ofcourse, sets us up for extremely better shots!
CQDX018 3 years ago
I was at this same spot today railfanning, got some good video.
trainboy94 3 years ago
that was great, terrific!
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