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Owner: Union Pacific Railroad Company
Model:EMD SD40-2Built As:CNW 6854 (SD40-2)
Serial Number:74609-39Order No:74609
Frame Number:74609-39Built:3/1974
Notes:nee CNW 6854 3/74
Other locos with this serial:  UP 2986(SD40-2) CNW 6854(SD40-2)
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UP 3036
Title:  UP 3036
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/1/1998  Upload Date: 10/27/2016 10:31:24 AM
Location:  South Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Matt Petersen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3036(SD40-2) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  1139   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  ex-CNW SD40-2
Photo Date:  7/28/1999  Upload Date: 3/25/2009 8:52:55 PM
Location:  Jefferson City, MO
Author:  Mark Herren
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  725   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  Original picture by Mike Cleary.
Photo Date:  9/1/2003  Upload Date: 2/1/2008 10:04:07 PM
Location:  Roberts, WI
Author:  Eric Larson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 2962(SD40M-2)
Views:  1073   Comments: 1
12T and classic power
Title:  12T and classic power
Description:  A 12T rolls west at Endwell behind a trio of SD 40-2s, led by one of NSs ex Sozthern hi hood versions.
Photo Date:  2/7/2004  Upload Date: 10/15/2017 4:47:41 AM
Location:  Endwell, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3214(SD40-2) UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 7887(SD40-2)
Views:  994   Comments: 2
Classic power
Title:  Classic power
Description:  Despite having over 1000 widecab GEs on the roster, sometimes trains would show up with old units from another era. Todays 12T is one such train, with an ex Southern high hood SD leading two standard SD40-2s from UP.
Photo Date:  2/9/2004  Upload Date: 1/19/2013 2:35:19 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3214(SD40-2) UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 7887(SD40-2)
Views:  1190   Comments: 1
Farmland scene
Title:  Farmland scene
Description:  12T with an ex Southern hi hood unit and a pair of UP SDs rolls west near Ellistown. The pile of lumber at left was not too many years before, a barn, which made a nice photo prop.
Photo Date:  2/9/2004  Upload Date: 5/23/2017 4:45:04 AM
Location:  Waverly, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3214(SD40-2) UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 7887(SD40-2)
Views:  1008   Comments: 1
A trio of 40s
Title:  A trio of 40s
Description:  From odd places. The leader is an ex Southern SD 40-2, still at it after all these years, and still with the high short hood that was the hallmark of Southern, and merger partner NW. The UP units were a surprise, since by this time, bigger power was standard, and many of the 40 line units were on locals or yard duty. But, 12T was an unusual train, and anything could show up.
Photo Date:  2/9/2004  Upload Date: 5/23/2017 4:48:07 AM
Location:  Waverly, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3214(SD40-2) UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 7887(SD40-2)
Views:  1011   Comments: 1
NS 3214
Title:  NS 3214
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/10/2004  Upload Date: 3/16/2008 8:51:57 AM
Location:  Johnson City, NY
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3214(SD40-2) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  1134   Comments: 1
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/14/2004  Upload Date: 6/17/2004 1:33:11 AM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  scott koehler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  947   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/14/2004  Upload Date: 6/17/2004 1:34:54 AM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  scott koehler
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  817   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  Northbound ballast train passing Grimsby siding ~ UP Mt. Vernon Sub.
Photo Date:  10/8/2005  Upload Date: 10/9/2005 5:12:12 PM
Location:  Grimsby, IL
Author:  Mike Kirsch
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  701   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  Northbound ballast train passing Grimsby siding ~ UP Mt. Vernon Sub.
Photo Date:  10/8/2005  Upload Date: 10/9/2005 5:16:11 PM
Location:  Grimsby, IL
Author:  Mike Kirsch
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  698   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  Northbound ballast train passing Grimsby siding ~ UP Mt. Vernon Sub.
Photo Date:  10/8/2005  Upload Date: 10/9/2005 5:16:32 PM
Location:  Grimsby, IL
Author:  Mike Kirsch
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  701   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986 Another former CNW unit
Photo Date:  12/6/2005  Upload Date: 12/6/2005 12:43:03 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  793   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  12/6/2005  Upload Date: 12/6/2005 12:43:21 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  822   Comments: 1
ALS 1506 and UP 2986
Title:  ALS 1506 and UP 2986
Description:  ALS 1506 and UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 9:33:31 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ALS 1506(SW1500) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  955   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 3:07:25 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  641   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 3:07:47 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  684   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 3:08:06 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 3:08:19 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  681   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 3:08:31 PM
Location:  Gateway Yard (East S, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 12:41:04 PM
Location:  Golden Gardens, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  647   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 12:41:26 PM
Location:  Golden Gardens, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  604   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 12:41:54 PM
Location:  Golden Gardens, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  602   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  UP 2986
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 12:42:19 PM
Location:  Golden Gardens, IL
Author:  Keith B
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  617   Comments: 0
UP 2987
Title:  UP 2987
Description:  Today's MPRCB was pretty short today.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 9/2/2007 9:37:52 AM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Andrew Barchifowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2987(SD40-2) UP 3051(SD40-2) UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 3020(SD40-2)
Views:  1221   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  Itasca Yard
Photo Date:  9/3/2007  Upload Date: 7/29/2008 1:04:23 AM
Location:  Itasca, WI
Author:  Matt Hagfors
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  619   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  Ex-CNW unit trailing on Q132.
Photo Date:  11/28/2007  Upload Date: 11/28/2007 6:24:43 PM
Location:  Plymouth, MI
Author:  Chris Paciocco
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  638   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  The leading units of Q132 heading east.
Photo Date:  11/28/2007  Upload Date: 11/28/2007 6:24:55 PM
Location:  Plymouth, MI
Author:  Chris Paciocco
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  591   Comments: 0
UP 3799
Title:  UP 3799
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/28/2007  Upload Date: 12/18/2007 10:44:39 PM
Location:  Plymouth, MI
Author:  Eric Larson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3799(SD70M) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  822   Comments: 0
UP 3799
Title:  UP 3799
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/28/2007  Upload Date: 12/18/2007 10:44:39 PM
Location:  Plymouth, MI
Author:  Eric Larson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3799(SD70M) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  849   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/28/2007  Upload Date: 12/18/2007 10:44:35 PM
Location:  Plymouth, MI
Author:  Eric Larson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3799(SD70M) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  846   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description:  I believe this is the unit that struck a tractor and cultivator on 06-01-08 that had stalled on the tracks at Loogootee. No injuries to the train crew or the farmer. Here is the news article http://www.wjbdradio.com/index.php?f=news_single&id=12485
Photo Date:  6/3/2008  Upload Date: 6/7/2008 6:01:49 PM
Location:  Salem, IL
Author:  Justin Draper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  771   Comments: 1
UPY 1330
Title:  UPY 1330
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/22/2009 12:04:21 AM
Location:  Berkeley, IL
Author:  Larry Amaloo
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UPY 1330(MP15DC) UPY 1327(MP15DC) UP 9589(C44-9W) UP 9156(C40-8) UP 2964(SD40M-2) UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 8086(SD9043MAC)
Views:  1612   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 2:25:06 PM
Location:  Muskogee, OK
Author:  Raymond Hamm
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  677   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 6:31:49 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  542   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 6:35:41 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 6:37:00 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
UP 4407
Title:  UP 4407
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2010  Upload Date: 8/20/2010 6:44:57 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Chris Bodkin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4407(SD70M) UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 6689(AC44CW) UP 6407(AC44CW) UP 7882(AC45CCTE)
Views:  1219   Comments: 0
UP 2906
Title:  UP 2906
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/15/2010 5:27:28 AM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Robert Sabbe
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  562   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/8/2011  Upload Date: 1/8/2011 8:22:02 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories:  RollingStock,Model
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  544   Comments: 2
UP 4058
Title:  UP 4058
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/13/2011  Upload Date: 1/13/2011 5:09:56 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4058(SD70M) UP 4943(SD70M) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  898   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/13/2011  Upload Date: 1/13/2011 5:15:12 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  533   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/13/2011  Upload Date: 1/13/2011 5:16:56 PM
Location:  Chester, IL
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 4943(SD70M) UP 4058(SD70M)
Views:  806   Comments: 1
An ex-CNW SD40-2 & an ex-SSW GP60 sit in front of the yard office
Title:  An ex-CNW SD40-2 & an ex-SSW GP60 sit in front of the yard office
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/27/2011  Upload Date: 2/28/2011 4:02:42 AM
Location:  Illmo, MO
Author:  Scott R. Ikemeyer
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2) UP 1946(GP60)
Views:  1015   Comments: 1
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2011  Upload Date: 10/15/2011 8:00:19 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2) LLPX 2291(GP38-2) UP 1975(GP60) UP 1399(GP40-2)
Views:  927   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2011  Upload Date: 10/15/2011 8:06:22 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2) LLPX 2291(GP38-2) UP 1975(GP60) UP 1399(GP40-2)
Views:  868   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2011  Upload Date: 10/15/2011 8:08:43 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
UP 1399
Title:  UP 1399
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 6:39:56 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1399(GP40-2) UP 1963(GP60) UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  866   Comments: 0
UP 2986
Title:  UP 2986
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 6:42:04 PM
Location:  Scott City, MO
Author:  Christopher Bodkin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2986(SD40-2)
Views:  431   Comments: 0


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