Western Railroad Discussion > Union Pacific E9As heading back to the stable

Union Pacific E9A 951, 949 and SD70AH 9010 were wasting no time as they sped through Sunol, NE this evening on their way back to Cheyenne, WY. Thanks to everyone who got out and shared their photos of these units and the specials they led the last two weekends. Great shots all around of the Nebraska 150 Express (pulled by 949 & 9010) and the UP Museum Special (pulled by 951, 949 & 9010).

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Maybe I missed something... Where did the second "E" unit come from?

James Nelson
Thornton, CO
www.flickr.com/mojaveflyer

mojaveflyer Wrote:
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> Maybe I missed something... Where did the second
> "E" unit come from?


A better question is where's the damn B unit? Did Ed throw away the manual on that one too?

Thank you for image #2. It is nice to see a UP heritage photo without someone hanging out a window. Thanks again for your post.

Nice touch to see X-951 in the number boards just like SP and UP did years ago.

Trapped in the Roundhouse they are cleaning up under the turntable so turntable its self is pulled out

NS19K Wrote:
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> mojaveflyer Wrote:
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> A better question is where's the damn B unit? Did
> Ed throw away the manual on that one too?

mojaveflyer Wrote:
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> Maybe I missed something... Where did the second
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Uh...EMD?

Pump

NS19K Wrote:
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> mojaveflyer Wrote:
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> A better question is where's the damn B unit? Did
> Ed throw away the manual on that one too?
The B unit UP 963B is on a whisker track stuck behind the construction taking place around the turntable area.

Bob Krieger
Cheyenne, WY

Looking at the close-up of the door in 2nd photo. Maybe Uncle Pete could spring for a good auto body repair guy to take the dents out of the door?

Steve

LittleDoc Wrote:
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> Looking at the close-up of the door in 2nd photo.
> Maybe Uncle Pete could spring for a good auto body
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> Steve

I was thinking the same thing, I was wondering if someone had let my wife drive. That door looks like the front end of her car.

Imagine how many engine men, mechanical guys, laborers and others kicked that door open not to mention suitcases, grips and other flotsam over the years.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/15/17 15:21 by Copy19.

Like how they hid the air conditioner under the snow shield.

LittleDoc Wrote:
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> Looking at the close-up of the door in 2nd photo.
> Maybe Uncle Pete could spring for a good auto body
> repair guy to take the dents out of the door?
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> Steve

I saw these in Portola right after the front door was welded shut. The bondo job on the front door seams was fairly rough also. Finish work doesn't seem to rate very high on the to do list. But the guy who laid down the paint sure put down a smooth beautiful coat.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/15/17 18:46 by TomG.

How in the world did that door get so banged up?

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing....what happened to the door? You'd think they'd have it de-dented before painting?

A fantastic set of shots! The action profile shot of 951 is classic!