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| Title: |
UP GTEL 8500 #8 - Union Pacific |
| Description: |
GE built this locomotive in March of 1959 as Union Pacific model 8500 GTEL #8 (serial #33219). This was one of the first improved new gas-turbine–electric locomotive (GTEL), the world's most powerful locomotive. Each would be two units plus a fuel tender, rated at 8,500 horsepower (6,300 kW). After only 11 years of servi ce, the loco was retired in February of 1970. No location, date or photographer listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1964 Upload Date: 12/20/2025 7:02:47 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, WY |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
UP 8(8500 GTEL) |
| Views: |
21 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 8 East blasting thru Weber Canyon with 28,500 HP! |
| Description: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
| Photo Date: |
6/7/1967 Upload Date: 11/8/2020 10:48:35 PM |
| Location: |
Uintah, UT |
| Author: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 8(8500 GTEL) UP 43(U50) UP 37(U50) |
| Views: |
1570 Comments: 3 |
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