Union Pacific Historical Society

05/24/2026

The Spring issue of The Streamliner magazine is here. Members are now receiving their copies.

This issue picks up where the Winter issue left off with the following two articles:

• Photographing the Overland – Second Section, by Tom Brown
A continuation of a photo essay, now into 1969 and 1970.

• Lending A Helping Hand, Rock Island Equipment Financed by Union Pacific – Second Section, by Chris Faulk and Rob Leachman
The second part of the article that covers the lease and return of the cabooses and freight cars.

Individual copies of this issue can be purchased soon from the UPHS company store at the link below:

https://uphs-store.myshopify.com/collections/magazines

05/02/2026

Cheyenne is calling, UP fans! The 2026 Union Pacific Historical Society Convention is headed to the heart of Union Pacific country — Cheyenne, Wyoming — August 12–15!
Online registration is NOW OPEN. Lock in your spot at the Red Lion Hotel for just $109/night (plus tax), with that rate extended two days before and after the convention so you can keep exploring.

UPHS 2026 Convention Cheyenne, Wyoming August 2026 Dear Fellow UPHS Members, The annual UPHS convention will be held in Cheyenne Wyoming commencing on either Wednesday August 12 or Thursday August 13 and run through Saturday August 15. It will be held at the Red Lion Hotel which has totally renovate...

04/22/2026

Are you a fan of Union Pacific and want to make a difference?

Become a member of the Union Pacific Historical Society!

The Union Pacific Historical Society gathers, preserves. and disseminates historical photos, documents, and information.

We have an agreement with the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming to keep archives and a great number of historical Union Pacific Railroad drawings and other resources.

One of the most fun parts of the UPHS is our conventions! The 2026 convention is in Cheyenne, WY in mid August. Details to come soon!

Link to purchase a membership is in the comments!

Join the UPHS to ensure the future of archiving Union Pacific history!

03/29/2026

Be safe out there folks. Stay 25 feet back!

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Sweet dreams, Big Boy .

Sunday morning, the western leg of the Coast-to-Coast tour begins! If you are coming out trackside, remember to stay 25 feet back from all railroad tracks at all times ; do NOT trespass on railroad property. If you are following the Big Boy, drive safely and be courteous to others.

See the official steam schedule at https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule .

03/01/2026

Ready for an unforgettable railroad experience in the heart of the West?

The annual UPHS convention will be held in Cheyenne Wyoming commencing on either Wednesday August 12 or Thursday August 13 and run through Saturday August 15. It will be held at the Red Lion Hotel which has totally renovated all the rooms this winter and is now in the process of renovating the main lobby and convention area. We are still working on the particular details but there will definitely be tours of the Cheyenne Roundhouse with various rolling stock outside to view. It looks like Cheyenne Depot Days will run the same weekend as our convention now giving us more opportunities,

The hotel is giving us a guaranteed room rate of $109.00 plus tax a night during the convention and two days before and after the convention if you want to stay and do some exploring. Cheyenne Frontier Days will run the last two weeks of July and there may be some additional activities afterwards.

Keep your eyes on the UPHS website for updates.

The Convention Committee

02/26/2026

A look into the May through July Big Boy Eastern U.S. tour.

https://www.trains.com/pro/freight/class-i/up-and-ns-ask-regulators-to-waive-cab-signal-requirements-for-big-boy-trip-in-the-east/

02/25/2026

Big Boy 2026 West tour....get ready!!!

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Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is steaming up for the western leg of its coast‑to‑coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with 27 whistle-stops and four public display days scheduled during its journey across four wester...

02/22/2026

The Winter issue of The Streamliner magazine has arrived. Members are now receiving their copies.
The issue contains the following three articles:

• Photographing the Overland – First Section, by Tom Brown

A vibrant photo essay of a young railfan’s visits along UP’s Overland Route in Wyoming and Utah in the mid-1960s, chock full of Streamliners, gas turbines and double diesels

• Lending A Helping Hand, Rock Island Equipment Financed by Union Pacific – First Section, by Chris Faulk and Rob Leachman

This article examines the equipment that UP leased to the struggling Rock Island Railroad during their merger process. This first part includes the background of the merger, shutdown and liquidation of the Rock Island and the diesels financed and sold second hand to the RI. The second part will cover the lease and return of the cabooses and freight cars.

• Union Pacific Model Announcements, by Steven Orth

Second sections of the two articles will appear in the Spring issue of The Streamliner.

Individual copies of this issue can be purchased from the UPHS company store at the link below:

https://uphs-store.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/vol-40-no-1-winter-2026

02/12/2026

Here’s the secret the best Union Pacific modelers know:
Before they buy a single freight car, paint a locomotive, or design a layout, they research. And they all use the same reference library: UPHS books.
Our books give you:
Prototype photos with dates and locations
Paint schemes and lettering details by era
Equipment rosters and specifications
Route-specific operational information
The kind of details that make or break a model
Available now:
Cabooses of the Union Pacific - Every caboose type, paint scheme, and detail
Union Pacific Northwest - Operations in Oregon, Washington & Idaho
Ogden Rails - The heart of UP operations
Camas Prairie - Branch line operations and equipment
Union Pacific Motor Cars - The McKeen cars in exhaustive detail
These aren’t coffee table books. These are reference manuals written by historians who know Union Pacific inside and out.
Build it right the first time.

These books covering the Union Pacific have been publish by the Union Pacific Historical Society.

02/07/2026

UPHS members, it’s time for the next issue of The Streamliner. This is an excellent edition, and I believe you will truly enjoy it. We are pleased to have Dale Sanders as our editor. Under his leadership, the magazine has become more structured and has continued to grow in both quality and consistency. As you read this issue, I encourage you to think about where the content for The Streamliner comes from. Dale carefully selects each article—nothing is fabricated. The material comes from members like you and me. When articles are submitted without accompanying images, Dale works to find appropriate photos to enhance the piece. He also ensures that each article has enough visual content to make it engaging. If sufficient images are not provided, he takes the initiative to locate them himself. I hope you enjoy the Streamliner as much as I do. However, unlike many other historical societies, UPHS does not have a backlog of articles waiting to be published. If you have an engaging story or photographs that could support an article, please reach out to the editor to see if there is enough material for publication. If you have a topic, you are passionate about related to Union Pacific, write it up. Even if you have few or no photos, contact the editor—he may be able to help you bring that dream article to life. Articles may cover locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, passenger cars, or locations along the UP system. We also welcome modeling articles featuring UP prototype locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, and more. If you have created a UP model, document it and submit it to Dale for possible publication. UPHS is owned by its members, and member contributions are essential. Articles submitted to the editor are considered for publication, and we would much rather hear Dale say he has too many articles to choose from than that. he has only one left . With your support, we can continue to publish a high-quality magazine with a wide range of engaging content and ensure that The Streamliner remains active, relevant, and visible.

Larry Tiffany
President Union Pacific Historical Society