One of the finest Union Pacific passenger trains was the Overland Limited. This luxury train, inaugurated in 1890, made the run between Omaha and San Francisco in just 71 hours. In 1921, passenger revenues reached an all time high.

Union Pacific’s historic photo collection contains more than 500,000 images. This corporate-owned collection is now available to search and explore. The Union Pacific Museum is excited to announce new access to the photo archive. This is a living …

This article covers the Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR, 1862–1880), Union Pacific Railway (1880–1897), and Union Pacific Railroad (Mark I)(UP, 1897–1998). For the history of the Union Pacific Railroad (Mark II), see Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Transportation Company.

The Union Pacific Railroad (reporting marks UP, UPP, UPY) is a Class I freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles (51,800 km) routes in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago and New Orleans.

President Abraham Lincoln established Union Pacific Railroad in 1862 and set the wheels in motion to connect the nation. For the decades that followed, the railroad’s development paralleled that of the American experience.

Mar 2, 2019 · Information about the timeline chronology of Union Pacific passenger trains, 1932-1971.

The Union Pacific Historical Society was founded September 1, 1984 in Denver, Colorado to collect, organize, distribute, and publish information relating to the operation and equipment of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Nov 17, 2024 · Through passenger and freight train service via the Union and Central Pacific route, from Omaha to Sacramento, was commenced May 15, 1869, five days after the "driving of the Golden Spike" at Promontory, Utah, on May 10th.

The purpose of the Union Pacific Historical Society is to gather, preserve, and disseminate historical photos, documents, and information relating to the employees, management, equipment, facilities, traffic, and operations of the Union Pacific Railroad including its predecessor and subsidiary lines for the benefit of our members and the public.

Oct 16, 2024 · The Union Pacific’s original main line is the Overland Route, which runs between Ogden, Utah; Omaha, Nebraska; and Chicago. The future of the Union Pacific is as wide open as the great western plains where the railroad operates.