Union Pacific heritage fleet

UP 949 was built with its current number, but later was sent to the Chicago and North Western Railway and Regional Transportation Authority as CNW/RTA #511 before being reacquired by the UP.

[citation needed] Six EMD SD70ACe locomotives are painted in the liveries of railroads acquired by Union Pacific.

The company says the locomotives "pay homage to those railroads and the generations of men and women who helped to build a great nation and the foundation for our future".

[10] Six locomotives are painted to honor various people, organizations and sports events: Six locomotives painted to honor sports events, one organization, a military victory and two U.S. presidens have been retired or repainted in standard Union Pacific livery: The Union Pacific operates a fleet of passenger cars that are often used for excursions and office car specials.

Originally ordered by a variety of railroads, the oldest dates to 1912, but most were built in the mid-20th century, at the height of passenger train service.

The fleet also carries a variety of important people, such as presidents, senators, generals, soldiers, artists, architects, singers and actors.

As part of the deal, the Union Pacific has the option to reclaim the equipment at any time upon reimbursing the museum for its costs.