Below is a YouTube video that provides the history of the DDA40X engine from its beginning to the end of its service. Included in the video′s discussion is that UP DDA40X 6946, in the WPRM collection, was the last DDA40X built. Toward the end of the video, it includes footage of UP′s presentation to the City of Portola of donated UP DDA40X 6946.

UP 6936, the sole operating unit, was owned by Union Pacific and was used in excursion service until 2016. In 2022, this locomotive was donated by Union Pacific to the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America, which returned the locomotive to operation. [11] 6936 was operated by the museum for the first time in August 2023. [12]

2020年12月27日 · The UP retained one unit, 6936, for its historic fleet and donated 12 others for preservation. Our 6946 was the last Centennial ever built and the first donated. The unique history and awesome size and power of a Centennial has garnered it iconic status in the railroad world.

UP 6946 leads an eastbound intermodal train at DeKalb,IL. Viewed from White Lake Road, a faded UP 6946 approaches "CN Clarkston" as it leads A451 north up the Holly Subdivision between Pontiac and Durand.

In all, 47 units, numbered 6900-6946, were built from May, 1969 to September, 1971. The engines worked UP’s mainlines through the American Midwest reaching to Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles, California.

Engine numbers, model's and built years are below.UP 6946 GE AC60CW Built NOV 2000 as UP 7557UP 6882 GE AC44CW Built NOV 1995UP 6576 GE AC44CW Built APR 1997...

Our 6946 was the last Centennial ever built and the first donated. More information about the UP6946. A self-guided tour of the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. As you walk around the grounds, look for the signs with exhibit QR codes or type the unit's road number in the exhibit navbar to learn more about the piece of equipment you're looking at.

2015年1月11日 · UP 6946 (GE AC4460CW)UP 4945 (EMD SD70M)UP 5657 (GE AC44CW-CTE)North Grain Train/Main Track/M. P. 291.97UP Albert Lea Subdivision/1:11 AMThank you for watching.

2024年11月18日 · Numbered as UP 6900-6946, they were known as "Centennial" locomotives because the initial deliveries started on the 100th anniversary of the May 10th 1869 driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah. UP 6900 was rushed to completion to allow it to be part of the various ceremonies that took place in Utah on May 10th 1969.

Union Pacific has retained only one of its 47 Centennial diesel-electric locomotives, No. 6936. The Centennials were the largest diesel-electric locomotives ever built. Actually comprising two engines on one frame, they delivered 6,600 horsepower.