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My Model Train Collection –
Spirit of Union Pacific items
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On October 19, 2017, the Union Pacific Railroad revealed a commemorative locomotive honoring
the U.S. Armed Forces at San Antonio's Sunset Station. UP's No. 1943 will kick off the railroad's
Salute to the Military Tour with a series of community displays across Union Pacific's network.
The locomotive's unique livery is based on the schemes and colors from each branch of the U.S. Military
and is a recognition on the railroad's part of the military service of many Union Pacific employees.
In fact, 17 percent of UP employees have served in the military - one of the reasons the Union Pacific
has been recognized in the Best Companies for Veterans Top 10 list the last two years running.
Spirit of Union Pacific Boxcar (6-85317)
(click on a picture for a larger image)
Spirit of Union Pacific (Illuminated Stars) Boxcar 1943 (6-85408)
(click on a picture for a larger image)
Spirit of Union Pacific Unibody Tank Car (2301090)
(click for a larger image)
Spirit of Union Pacific SD70ACe Diesel & Caboose Set (30-20520-1)
(click for larger image)
Here's what the locomotive graphics represent:
(click for larger image)
MTH also released a series of box cars – both "40' High Cube" and "50' Dbl. Door Plugged" –
which are listed below (I opted to collect only the "40' High Cube").
Spirit of Union Pacific (Air Force) 40' High Cube Box Car (30-74923)
Spirit of Union Pacific (Coast Guard) 40' High Cube Box Car (30-74924)
Spirit of Union Pacific (Navy) 40' High Cube Box Car (30-74925)
Spirit of Union Pacific (Marines) 40' High Cube Box Car (30-74926)
Spirit of Union Pacific (POW/MIA) 40' High Cube Box Car (30-74927)
Spirit of Union Pacific (Army) 40' High Cube Box Car (30-74928)
This page last updated: August 22, 2023
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