Union Pacific and its Predecessors (KAL01319)

Union Pacific and Its Predecessors is a comprehensive history of the Union Pacific Railroad and the lines that fed into it, written by Brian Solomon. Tracing the UP from its 1862 founding as part of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad to its status today as a major operator, this book surveys predecessor routes, equipment, and the evolution of the system.

Inside, readers will find an examination of the original UP’s construction, profiles of the major railroads the UP has acquired or merged with (complete with histories and maps for each), and an up-to-date look at modern UP. The volume also covers UP freight traffic, steam locomotive development, turbine-electric locomotives, and UP diesels, making it a valuable reference for railfans, historians, and model railroaders seeking context and detail on the Union Pacific network.