Heritage
Heritage 10152021
Big Boy Bucket List: Childhood Railroad Dreams Come True
When a legendary steam locomotive powers into town, railroaders from every service unit are able to cross a “must-see” item off their bucket list.
Heritage 10142021
Union Pacific Hauls Historic Military Vehicle
Vehicle Helped Remove Saddam Hussein’s Statue during 2003 Iraq Invasion
Heritage 05272021
"We Are ONE" Commemorative Locomotive Debuts
The "We Are ONE" ERG Commemorative Locomotive is ready to hit the tracks for some summer fun, celebrating inclusion along the way.
Heritage 11122019
Ties that Bind — CONAH Tells Union Pacific's Story
One of Union Pacific’s Employee Resource Groups, CONAH (Council of Native American Heritage) was formed in 2008 to assist the railroad with recruitment, retention and development of employees with Native American heritage and to build bridges to the Native American community.
Heritage 05022019
America Celebrates the Transcontinental Railroad
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad May 10, 1869, is recognized as one of our country’s biggest achievements and one of mankind’s biggest accomplishments. It’s been compared to the Apollo 11 moon landing in terms of the vision, dedication, innovation and collaboration needed to connect the country with a ribbon of rail.
Heritage 01292019
Steam Update: Big Boy’s Restoration Nearly Complete
Union Pacific steam locomotive No. 4014, the Big Boy, is in one piece again nearly two years after the behemoth was disassembled to begin its restoration.
Heritage 10312018
Steam Update: Big Boy’s New Suspension System Promises a Smooth Ride
With completion of steam giant No. 4014’s massive front engine restoration looming, the UP Steam Team has rebuilt and installed a cushion to cradle all that heavy metal: a brand new coil and leaf-spring suspension system.
- The Eighth Wonder of the World’s Crown Jewels 10052018
- Steam Update: Big Boy’s Cylinders Undergo ‘Boring’ Process 08292018
- Steam Update: Modern Bolts and Big Announcements 05072018
- Putting the 'Big Boy' Back Together 03222018
- A Look Inside the Spine of the 'Big Boy' 01032018
- Locomotive Honors, Remembers Those Who Served 10272017
- Steam Update: Refurbishing an Articulated Locomotive Requires Plenty of Flexibility 08252017
- Steam Update: Forging Ahead with Big Boy's Restoration 05312017
- Move Over, Sir: Women Working on the Railroad 05052017
- Steam Update: No. 844 Readies for 2017 Excursions 03162017
- Steam Update: With Disassembly Complete, Big Boy Fabrication Underway 02012017
- Steam Update: No. 844 Readies for 'Trek to Tennessee' 10122016