We have an old spitoon from the union pacific railroad. The train in the background awaits the party of eastern capitalists, newspapermen, and other prominent figures invited by the railroad executives. Nice deep markings uprr s on the front of this 1890s vintage tapered barrel switch key. With its acquisition of southern pacific in 1996, union pacific became the largest domestic railroad in the united states. For sale is an unused southern region job briefing book from the union pacific. Union pacific railroad spittoon history post by the modeller fri apr, 2012 11. This forum is dedicated to the history of the old west. Union pacific annually replaces between 3 million and 4 million railroad ties. We invite you to explore how the nations largest railroad came to be and how up continues to build america with innovation and tenacity, touching the lives of nearly every citizen. It is currently the oldest preserved union pacific steam locomotive. Summary township and county map showing drainage, cities and towns, and the railroads of nebraska.
Get the best deals on union pacific spittoon when you shop the largest online selection at. As for your spittoon, the weighted base is correct for an old piece but the union pacific railroad spittoon is so heavily reproduced that i am 100% certain that this is a reproduction. How can i tell if this is an old railroad spittoon or a reproduction. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Union pacific brings 21st century technologies to life with positive train. Shikira, 6 years ago this is a very interesting piece of nostalgia. Union pacific railroad 1400 douglas street omaha, ne 68179. I have two spittoon that are union pacfic railroad in good shape i would like to know how must do someone think they worry. Reporting unusual or suspicious occurrences and environmental hazards please call 1888uprrcop 8777267 to report hazardous materials releases, personal injuries, criminal activities, illegal dumping, or other environmental incidents.
The reason is to distinguish authentic versions from fake ones. It was originally acquired by the union pacific railroad in. Union pacific develops and delivers quality programs and services to attract, develop, motivate and retain a skilled, diverse workforce. The union pacific railroad reporting marks up, upp, upy, legally union pacific railroad company and simply union pacific, is a freighthauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles 51,800 km routes in 23 u. The inscription on the side says union pacific rr beneath a picture of a locomotive. It is the parent company of the current form of the union pacific railroad union pacific was located in new york city from the companys refounding in 1969 until drew lewis became ceo in the mid1980s.
Ive been given further information by its previous owner with kind permission to reproduce it for any of you who are interested. Directors of the union pacific railroad gather on the 100th meridian, which later became cozad, nebraska, approximately 250 miles 400 km west of omaha, nebraska territory, in october 1866. Railroad ties are literally the foundation on which railroads are built. Great story behind the spittoon modeller its so good to see names and faces as it allows you to live the history just a little more than without them. Get the best deals on spittoon when you shop the largest online selection at. He was vicepresident of the union pacific railroad up in 1869 when it met with the central pacific railroad at promontory summit in utah territory. The histor y of th e union pacific ra ilroad stretches from 1862 to the present.
Founded in 1984, the union pacific historical society uphs is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of the union pacific railroad from its beginning in 1862 to the operation as it is today. Often these items are accompanied by fanciful stories of a rich history dating to the 1800s. A pictorial odyssey to the mecca of steam darwin, robert on. Early union pacific rr railroad copper brass spittoon, good patina, original. Union pacific in southern california golden west books. The 2018 investor fact book provides additional explanatory information regarding union pacific that may not be available, included or directly derived from information in the companys annual report. Union pacific celebrates the shared stories that have shaped our country since 1862. Nowadays fake brass spittoons marked for a railroad or express company are becoming epidemic in internet auctions.
Would make the perfect gift as a planter for any railroad enthusiasts. It was established in 1969 and is headquartered in omaha, nebraska. Southern california was only one corner of the union pacific system, but the story of the railroad in that area is fascinating and surprisingly complex. If youre interested in the up or are a fan of the railroad, then you really have no reason not to buy this book. We do this with an emphasis on the companys most valuable asset, its employees.
I would gladly double your money if you are willing to sell it and pay for the shipping of course. Vintage union pacific railroad spittoon copper brass rr logo 11 x 9 double emb. Map of nebraska showing the union pacific railroad land. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about union pacific.
Retirees and families website includes news and information of interest to up retirees, pension and benefits facts and more. It is unusual in that it is made of china and has an elegant crest instead of plain railroad initials. Issued by the union pacific railroad on the occasion of the celebration at ogden, utah, may 10th, 1919, in. Also, at one point in history the union pacific and the central pacific railroads were jointly operated when harriman was the operating president of both railroads, and any memorabilia that shows that affiliation should be carefully scrutinized since some such. Primarily it does not show appropriate signs of wear for something. Union pacific railroad spittoon history page 2 bonanza. As of the beginning of 2016, the society has about 1,900 members. For operations of the current r ailr oad, see union pacifi c railroad. Now a new system is doubling the number of railroad ties that can be disposed of per day, to nearly 5,000. Union pac i fic r a il road, uni o n pacific rai lway, union pacif i c railroad m ark i, and union pacific railroad. They are usually low, squat containers marked with the companys logo or initials. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Thomas clark durant february 6, 1820 october 5, 1885 was an american physician, businessman, and financier. Some of you may already know of my recent acquisition this week, a genuine old spittoon from the union pacific railroad circa 1865.
Unfollow union pacific spittoon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Union pacific railroad spittoon history bonanza boomers. Union pacific railroad by brian solomon is a good detailed look at the operations, history and locomotives of the union pacific railroad. Following are some of the markings found on these items. Reproduction spittoons are usually made of thinner brass, are taller and narrower, and are shaped like a bulbous vase. History of union pacific railroad by marie cahill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Union pacific railroad company, company that extended the american railway system to the pacific coast. A particularly ornate spittoon is the grand trunk railway system example shown below. Vintage union pacific railroad spittoon copper brass railroad logo double emblem.
The union pacific corporation union pacific is a publicly traded railroad holding company. You are bidding on a vintage union pacific railroad brass spittoon. The union pacific railroad spittoon with a picture of a locomotive is a common reproduction. Copper spittoon union pacific railroad spitoon railway train.
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