Union Pacific's Locomotive No. 1111 – The Employee Pride Locomotive – was created to honor the men and women of Union Pacific Railroad.

I predict MTH will have this Locomotive for sale sortly.

Jack

Really like what UP is doing, not only for the employees, but for the hobbyist and our Country as a whole.

But I'm hoping that Lionel beats MTH to the finish. 

RAY

Lionel already has the 1111 in their 2019C2 catalog - the don’t have pictures yet but they said there will be a separate announcement. 

As a railroad employee, I believe the slogan on the 1111 should be changed to read “Powered by the tears of our people.” 

Ray of sunshine posted:

Really like what UP is doing, not only for the employees,

You ARE kidding, right? What with all the major yard closings and employee lay-offs, I'd be willing to bet many/most employees are NOT all really all that happy/pleased with that ugly looking thing.

but for the hobbyist and our Country as a whole.

But I'm hoping that Lionel beats MTH to the finish. 

RAY

Anpther bar code locomotive.  Thinking of NS 1111.

Ok, powered by our people.  So why is UP using diesel as a fuel in this locomotive.....

Dominic Mazoch posted:

Ok, powered by our people.  So why is UP using diesel as a fuel in this locomotive.....

Because Soylent Green makes for lousy diesel fuel.

Rusty

Dr. Jack posted:

I predict MTH will have this Locomotive for sale sortly.

iJack

I hope so.  I'm in for one with scale wheels. I'd also be in for a matching caboose, even though they're fantasy units.

Mr.happy is baaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!! and in form....

Rusty Traque posted:

Dominic Mazoch posted:

Ok, powered by our people.  So why is UP using diesel as a fuel in this locomotive.....

Because Soylent Green makes for lousy diesel fuel.

Rusty

And it comes in bricks, if I remember correctly.