For a couple of years UP experimented with using fuel "tenders" to reduce fueling stops. Four tank cars were modified and ran between two unit sets. The program did not succeed as the fo... (more)
Shortly before the bottom fell out of the economy, never to fully return insofar as rail traffic, UP 4668 has re-crewed and is preparing to head for North Platte.
Pride of the Plains. Yep, there's no doubt that's it's a Big Boy - impressive in every sense; making its 1:30pm departure from Fremont, NE enroute Omaha. A respectable number of folks trackside an... (more)