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By:Jerry Sires
Dates:11/17/2006 - 12/31/2008
Album Info:Slide Scans of my Union Pacific photos.
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UP 2759
Title:  UP 2759
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/1970  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 1:51:09 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 2759(SD40M-2)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
UP 8433
Title:  UP 8433
Description:  UP leads the Sunset Limited Train #2 in Metairie, LA.
Photo Date:  1/1/1970  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 1:49:14 PM
Location:  Metairie, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8433(SD70ACe)
Views:  385   Comments: 2
UP 3478
Title:  UP 3478
Description:  UP 3478 leads a train across the North Fork Trestle.
Photo Date:  6/24/1981  Upload Date: 4/5/2009 8:12:14 AM
Location:  Feather River Canyon, CA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3478(SD40-2)
Views:  667   Comments: 1
UP 3763
Title:  UP 3763
Description:  The day after a big derailment in the canyon brought out some unusual consists and lash-ups.
Photo Date:  6/24/1981  Upload Date: 3/24/2009 12:28:17 PM
Location:  Tobin, CA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3763(SD40-2)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
UP 3593
Title:  UP 3593
Description:  The specially painted UP engine was named Desert Victory in honor of those UP employees who served during Desert Storm.
Photo Date:  3/8/1991  Upload Date: 12/15/2012 9:41:29 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 3593(SD40-2)
Views:  2245   Comments: 0
UP 3593
Title:  UP 3593
Description:  Each side of Desert Victory was different. I had to convince the UP Special Agents (RR Police) to remove the yellow barricade tape draped around the engine so I could get some clean images. Of course I gave them some copies for their RR museum at the Avondale Yard office.
Photo Date:  3/8/1991  Upload Date: 12/15/2012 9:42:00 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 3593(SD40-2)
Views:  1960   Comments: 0
UP 9017
Title:  UP 9017
Description:  This is a westbound train leaving Avondale with two SD50's.
Photo Date:  1/15/1992  Upload Date: 12/13/2012 7:24:35 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 9017(C36-7) UP 5027(SD50)
Views:  1085   Comments: 3
UP 4758
Title:  UP 4758
Description:  This L&N (CSX) Gentilly Yard bound train is headed east over the Industrial Canal bridge in New Orleans East.
Photo Date:  11/28/1999  Upload Date: 12/11/2012 8:05:54 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4758(SD40M-2)
Views:  486   Comments: 1
UP 5627
Title:  UP 5627
Description:  A closer look at the Industrial Canal bridge in New Orleans East. This train is approaching the L&N (CSX) Gentilly Yard.
Photo Date:  11/28/1999  Upload Date: 12/11/2012 8:06:21 PM
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5627(B40-8)
Views:  302   Comments: 2
CEFX 2794 With SD45 Carbody
Title:  CEFX 2794 With SD45 Carbody
Description:  Quite a few lease engines run through Avondale on the UP as well as on the BNSF. The diesel shop in the background is the former MP shop damaged by Hurricane Katrina and has since been torn down.
Photo Date:  6/11/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 6:58:15 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CEFX 2794(SD40M-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
UP 8297 Big Macs
Title:  UP 8297 Big Macs
Description:  A trio of Big Macs haul an empty grain train from the grain elevator in Westwego and back to the Avondale UP Yard in Avondale this fine Sunday morning.
Photo Date:  11/17/2006  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 7:35:41 PM
Location:  Westwego, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8297(SD9043MAC)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
UP 8297
Title:  UP 8297
Description:  I knew this was too good to last. The UP was parking their empty grain trains right at River Rd and the levee in Westwego or as it is locally know, Nine Mile Point. I did manage to get some shots though of some of my favorite engines, the Big Mac's as I called them.
Photo Date:  11/17/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 7:00:03 PM
Location:  Westwego, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 8297(SD9043MAC)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
HLCX 8172
Title:  HLCX 8172
Description:  Westbound UP train out of Avondale eases up to the Joe Louis Ln crossing on the UP mainline.
Photo Date:  11/18/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 6:58:33 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 8172(SD40-2)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
EMLX 8547
Title:  EMLX 8547
Description:  This EMD lease engine was on the KCS for a while and is seen here at the KCS West Yard. It was great for a while there without all the barrier hoppers they use to block your view..
Photo Date:  11/18/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 7:01:10 PM
Location:  Metairie, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EMLX 8547(SD90MAC-H2)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
UP 9411
Title:  UP 9411
Description:  A big user of lease power for a while, the UP 9411 awaits the go ahead for the Huey P. Long bridge.
Photo Date:  11/18/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 7:01:39 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 9411(C41-8W)
Views:  427   Comments: 1
UP 9713
Title:  UP 9713
Description:  Lots of action can be found at Garden Rd crossing in Avondale, LA. The BNSF is parked on its trackage while the UP 9713 approaches the crossing. UP 1514 is the local waiting to head north towards Hahnville to switch cars at the chemical plants in the area.
Photo Date:  11/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 6:58:50 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 9713(C44-9W)
Views:  248   Comments: 1
UP 9713 With Lease Power
Title:  UP 9713 With Lease Power
Description:  Afternoon westbound departing the former SP yard in Avondale.
Photo Date:  11/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 7:02:24 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 9713(C44-9W)
Views:  272   Comments: 1
UP 9101 On Huey P. Long Bridge
Title:  UP 9101 On Huey P. Long Bridge
Description:  Easing down the bridge headed east towards Central Ave in Jefferson, LA, a favorite gathering place for railfans.
Photo Date:  11/24/2006  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 7:01:24 PM
Location:  Metairie, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 9101(C40-8)
Views:  279   Comments: 1
UP 4263
Title:  UP 4263
Description:  The CSX double stack waiting for a green light for the Huey P. Long to head across the Mississippi River and onto Gentilly in New Orleans East. This is the former SP mainline.
Photo Date:  1/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 6:59:18 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4263(SD70M)
Views:  264   Comments: 1
UP 4939 Flag Engine
Title:  UP 4939 Flag Engine
Description:  Power was moving trains on the UP New Years Day.
Photo Date:  1/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 6:59:32 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4936(SD70M)
Views:  230   Comments: 1
UP 8419
Title:  UP 8419
Description:  UP 8419 approaches Live Oak crossing on New Years Day.
Photo Date:  1/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 7:00:35 PM
Location:  Waggaman, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8419(SD70ACe)
Views:  337   Comments: 1
UP 5581
Title:  UP 5581
Description:  A rare visitor to the New Orleans area in the company of two UP units.
Photo Date:  1/14/2007  Upload Date: 3/29/2010 6:59:45 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5581(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  290   Comments: 1
UP 3023
Title:  UP 3023
Description:  Former CNW unit leads this mixed freight into the Avondale Yard in Avondale, LA.
Photo Date:  1/25/2007  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 7:38:30 PM
Location:  Avondale, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 3023(SD40-2)
Views:  294   Comments: 2
UP 7402
Title:  UP 7402
Description:  A nice overhead view of this UP flag engine in Birmingham.
Photo Date:  10/23/2012  Upload Date: 11/4/2012 12:14:38 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 7402(AC45CCTE)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
UP 7402
Title:  UP 7402
Description:  A southbound autorack train on the NS.
Photo Date:  10/23/2012  Upload Date: 11/4/2012 12:14:18 PM
Location:  Birmingham, AL
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 7402(AC45CCTE)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
Echo Siding
Title:  Echo Siding
Description:  A pair of west bound UP trains are waiting for an eastbound to arrive at the west end of Echo north of Orange, TX.
Photo Date:  11/16/2012  Upload Date: 11/19/2012 10:21:54 PM
Location:  Orange, TX
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
UP 4800
Title:  UP 4800
Description:  A single SD70M is crossing into Lake Charles with approximately a dozen UP/SP MOW flatcars I believe that had rail on them.
Photo Date:  11/17/2012  Upload Date: 11/19/2012 10:28:21 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4800(SD70M)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
UP 597
Title:  UP 597
Description:  UP 597 and a leave engine are headed to the UP yard in Lake Charles after leaving Lockmore Jct with a cut of cars of PPG and other plants in the area.
Photo Date:  11/17/2012  Upload Date: 11/19/2012 10:28:04 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 597(GP38-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
UP 1958
Title:  UP 1958
Description:  A UP GP-60 collects tankcars from the Conoco refinery in West Lake and prepares to cross over the KCS diamond in West Lake.
Photo Date:  11/24/2012  Upload Date: 11/27/2012 3:16:36 PM
Location:  West Lake (Lake Charles), LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 1958(GP60)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
UP 4988
Title:  UP 4988
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/24/2012  Upload Date: 11/27/2012 3:17:05 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 4988(SD70M)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description:  A large collection of power on the east end of the Lake Charles UP (former SP) yard.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 11/27/2012 3:17:22 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 0
UP 4414
Title:  UP 4414
Description:  UP SD70M sitting on one leg of the wye in Lake Charles at the former SP yard.
Photo Date:  11/28/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:33:12 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 4414(SD70M)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
UP 597
Title:  UP 597
Description:  The plant local makes up its train at the former SP yard in Lake Charles.
Photo Date:  12/2/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:32:02 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 597(GP38-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
UP 597
Title:  UP 597
Description:  Waiting for clearance to head to West Lake to deliver cars to the yard there.
Photo Date:  12/2/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:32:19 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 597(GP38-2)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
UP 597
Title:  UP 597
Description:  Headed west towards West Lake.
Photo Date:  12/2/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:32:48 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 597(GP38-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
UP 3525
Title:  UP 3525
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/6/2012  Upload Date: 12/6/2012 10:19:09 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  UP 3525(SD9043MAC)
Views:  407   Comments: 0
UP 8374
Title:  UP 8374
Description:  UP 8374 leads 9 other UP engines on a power move headed west through Lake Charles.
Photo Date:  12/7/2012  Upload Date: 12/7/2012 10:24:39 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8374(SD70ACe)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
UP 8374
Title:  UP 8374
Description:  UP 8374 and 9 others crosses the Calcasieu River and edge of the lake with about 4 sets of double stack cars.
Photo Date:  12/7/2012  Upload Date: 12/7/2012 10:24:54 PM
Location:  Lake Charles, LA
Author:  Jerry Sires
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8374(SD70ACe)
Views:  221   Comments: 0


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