UP U50 37         
Union Pacific Railroad U50 37 being delivered at Council Bluffs, Iowa on July 18, 1964, Kodachrome by Lou Schmitz, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built in July 1964 (c/n 35097), it was placed in service July 22, 1964, retired in November 1974 and traded to GE for new power. It was basically two U25B's on a common frame, riding on trucks and span bolsters from retired turbines. It is appears that it is being delivered to the UP.
Date: 7/18/1964 Location: Council Bluffs, IA   Map Show Council Bluffs on a rail map Views: 6200 Collection Of:   Chuck Zeiler
Locomotives: UP 37(U50)    Author:  Lou Schmitz
UP U50 37
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MEC 407 General This is one of the best U50 photos I've seen. Thank you for posting it! 11/8/2010 12:54:03 PM

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