Union Pacific Class S-6
The Union Pacific Class S-6 was a class of 0-6-0 switcher type steam locomotives built by the Lima [Locomotive Works] for the Union Pacific Railroad.
History
Between October and November 1920, the Lima Locomotive Works had manufactured 30 locomotives for the Union Pacific Railroad, the 30 locomotives were designed as switchers, performing switch work in the railroad's yards.The class was retired by Union Pacific, with the first being taken out of service in 1947, and the last locomotive was removed from service in 1962.
4453 and 4455 were sold to the Monolith Portland Cement Company based in Laramie, Wyoming, with 4455 being sold in 1949, and 4453 being sold in 1955. 4457 was sold to St. Joseph Terminal Company based in St. Joseph, Missouri. 4464 was sold to Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Concentrate Company based in Kellogg, Idaho. 4466 was assigned as the Cheyenne shop switcher until it was moved to Grand Island, Nebraska, prior to April 1960.
Accidents and incidents
- UP 4476 had derailed and had wrecked itself on March 7, 1947, at Grand Island, Nebraska, it was retired in April 1947 and was scrapped.
Preservation
Two locomotives were preserved:- UP 4455 - On static display at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado.
- UP 4466 - On static display at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, California.