Union Pacific Steam Engine 2564
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brwhiz
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This interpretive sign describes the history of the Union Pacific Steam Engine 2564 on display in the south yard at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris.
Waymark Code: WMJJH1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2013
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Union Pacific Steam Engine 2564
Built: 1921 American Locomotive Co.-Brooks Works
Weight: 300,000 lbs. Driving Wheel Diameter: 63"
This coal-burning steam locomotive was originally built for Union Pacific subsidiary Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad. In 1923 it was traded to the UP-controlled Oregon Short Line where it acquired the number 2654. It served throughout Idaho and northern Utah until 1955 in long-haul freight and local passenger service.
In 1959, the Union Pacific donated 2564 to the city of Oro Grande, California (near Victorville) for display in a local park. The locomotive remained in the park until acquired by the Museum in 1996. In August, 1997, following many months of preparation, the 2564 was ramped on board a pair of flat cars and moved to the Museum.
The 2564 is a 2-8-2 or "Mikado" type locomotive. "2-8-2" means the engine has 2 small pilot wheels, 8 large driving wheels, and 2 small trailing wheels. We hope to someday return the 2564 to operational condition.