Union Pacific finalized its new locomotive paint scheme – moving the placement of but keeping its iconic flag design, which was rolled out over 20 years ago to honor the victims of 9/11. The first Union Pacific locomotive with the refreshed paint scheme is now in service.

Union Pacific's shield is one of the nation's most respected and recognized corporate logos; a symbol of strength reflecting America's heritage. During the company's 150-year history, the shield has mirrored the styles and economic trends that shaped both the railroad and the nation.

Jul 25, 2022 · OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific is making the biggest change to its locomotive paint scheme in more than 20 years. It’s by no means a radical change. The traditional Armour Yellow and gray with red trim remains. But departing is the large American flag decal on the long hood.

Oct 13, 2022 · Flying the U.S. flag. The railroad’s next major change in its locomotive paint scheme came in November 2001 with the introduction of the American flag waving proudly from the flanks of recently delivered EMD SD70Ms. Along with the new addition, a new slogan, “Building America” began appearing.

Jul 31, 2015 · Three new SD70Ms (UP 4526, 4527, and 4528) were the first units to wear a waving American flag on each side of each unit's hood, with the added slogan, "Building America". Both the flag and the slogan are in memory of the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

Sep 25, 2024 · Union Pacific Logo PNG. The Union Pacific logo is a visual representation of great strength and a close connection with America. It embodies the unbreakable spirit that helped the company link all corners of the vast continent with railroad arteries.

The iconic Union Pacific Railroad shield with its distinctive red, white and blue color scheme dates back to an original design that’s more than 130 years old, making the logo one of the oldest in continuous use in the United States.

Sep 16, 2022 · Union Pacific finalized its new locomotive paint scheme – moving the placement of but keeping its iconic flag design, which was rolled out over 20 years ago to honor the victims of 9/11. The first Union Pacific locomotive with the refreshed paint scheme is now in service.

Union Pacific (UP) does not show a flag on their equipment, but does fly a flag. I have seen an orange flag with the well known UP shield on it flying at the railroad yards in Oakland and Roseville, California.

Jul 28, 2022 · The new standard paint scheme features a larger UP shield and smaller American flag on the nose, and the return of “Union Pacific” lettering on the carbody [see “Union Pacific redesigns locomotive paint scheme,” Trains News Wire, July 25, 2022]