The Ultimate Circus Train
Sept 28, 2010
UPP 209
HOWARD FOGG
Boiler Car

Built in 1949 by ACF as UP baggage-dormitory No. 6006. Converted to boiler-baggage-dorm #304 in 1962. Converted to boiler-dorm-HEP (Head End Power) in 2000. Renumbered 209 in 1987. Assigned to the UP's Heritage Fleet in 1990. Named Howard Fogg in 1996 after the passing of the renowned railroad artist. The car has also been outfitted with an electric generator.

Seen here from a helicopter chasing the Blue Unit train September 28, 2010 between Cheyenne and Denver.

Image: Feld Entertainment/Union Pacific joint press release, Gary Bogdon photographer.

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