Heritage Units and Special Interests Trains

Heritage Units and Special Interests Trains
Created on 4/11/20

These kinds of trains are what we always look for when we’re trackside. It’s Heritage Units and Special Interests Trains. But what are they?

Heritage Units are special painted locomotives to honor a “Fallen Flag Railroad” which are former railroad companies that used to exist and they were either merged with another railroad or were purchased by a current railroad. Some examples of Fallen Flag Railroads are Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Chicago & North Western, Norfolk & Western, Burlington Northern, and SOO Line. Currently, Metra, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, and Amtrak are the only current railroads to have Heritage Units.

Special Interest Trains/Units are also special painted locomotives but they show honor to certain groups such as military veterans, law enforcements, and first responders. Some examples of Special Interests Units are Amtrak P42DC 42 “Veterans Unit” and Union Pacific SD70AH 1943 “The Spirit” which are known to be popular among railfans.

Next week, we look at my favorite type of trains to see trackside. Grab your popcorn and drink for this video featuring Heritage Units and Special Interests Trains!

Видео Heritage Units and Special Interests Trains канала A-Train4014 Productions