Union Pacific Honors Abraham Lincoln with a Special Tribute Locomotive

Union Pacific Honors Abraham Lincoln with New Locomotive Tribute. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Union Pacific has announced a special locomotive honoring Abraham Lincoln, recognizing his contributions to U.S. rail development. The former president signed the Pacific Railway Act, enabling the Transcontinental Railroad’s construction.

Union Pacific Unveils a Historic Locomotive Design

The locomotive, numbered 1616, will showcase a paint scheme inspired by Lincoln’s time. It also pays tribute to steam locomotive No. 119, which played a key role in the Golden Spike ceremony. The unveiling is set for this spring.

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“Lincoln sought to unite the country, and railroads became a powerful force for national growth,” said CEO Jim Vena. “This industry remains a critical part of economic expansion and innovation, strengthening modern supply chains.”

Union Pacific Celebrates Lincoln’s Legal and Railroad Legacy

Before politics, Lincoln was a lawyer, representing the Illinois Central Railroad in key cases. He also worked with the Alton & Sangamon Railroad, later known as the Chicago & Alton Railroad. The locomotive’s colors reflect Alton’s historical design.

This marks Union Pacific’s second presidential tribute locomotive, following No. 4141, dedicated to George H.W. Bush. That locomotive was part of Bush’s funeral train and is permanently displayed at the George Bush Presidential Library in Texas.

Source: www.freightwaves.com

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