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According to Wikipedia, and I quote them, "Union Pacific 1983 is an EMD SD70ACe locomotive owned by Union Pacific Railroad. It is one of UP's locomotives painted in the scheme of a predecessor railroad. UP 1983 is painted in Western Pacific Railroad colors. The locomotive was unveiled together with number 1982(painted in honor of Missouri Pacific Railroad) in a private ceremony on July 30, 2005, in Omaha, Nebraska, after which it entered regular revenue service."
Photo: Monday, March 19, 2007, I was lucky enough to catch UP #1983 leading a westbound frieght at M.P. 107.8, just east of Roseville. I was just coming back from a four wheeling trip and spotted her leading the consist, and I must admit that I did a double-take!
Photo: Life is good, and the Western Pacific Railroad is alive and well, thanks to Union Pacific #1983. If you can say "Western Pacific," then you'll love this SD70ACe, and you'll love U.P.R.R. for preserving it's heritage. Such a treat to see a fine unit, painted in a heritage paint scheme, in revenue service. Thank you, Union Pacific Railroad for acknowledging your "family" heritage, and paying tribute to those who have gone before you. Copyright(c) 2014 eRench Productions. All rights reserved. We've been on the web since December 22, 2002.
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