The Union Pacific Railroad agreed to buy the Missouri Pacific Railroad on January 8, 1980. Lawsuits filed by competing railroads delayed approval of the merger until September 13, 1982. After the ... (more)

Light engine move from Valley to Arden yards with additional crewmembers riding in style

UP local makes a reverse move eastbound out of the yard in Rochelle at 9:30PM. It is shown on its return westbound in a previous picture below.

UP local waits for the signal to cross the BNSF diamond at Rochelle at about 10:15PM.