Union Pacific No. 1000
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brwhiz
N 35° 58.286 W 114° 51.292
11S E 693419 N 3982907
This is one of seven locomotives on display at the Nevada State Railroad Museum located at 601 Yucca Street on the west side of Boulder City, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFA39
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2012
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Locomotive No. 1000 was the first diesel/electric locomotive to be purchased by the Union Pacific Railroad. It went on to serve multiple other railroads in various locations before coming back to the Union Pacific in 1982. After being retired it spent some time in Heber City, Utah before being acquired by the Nevada State Railroad Museum in 1993.
Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional):
Diesel - Electric
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional):
Weekend excursions are $10 for adults, $5 for 4 - 11, and free for the youngsters. The website has a dollar off coupon
http://www.nevadasouthern.com
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
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