The Ultimate Circus Train Originally Union Pacific 5818, a postal mail storage car, built by St. Louis Car in 1960. Retired in 1970, the car became MoW 903679 in 1972. Renumbered 904828 in 1980, then 904306 (2nd) in 1986. To the UP steam program in 1990, renumbered UPP 5818 SHERMAN HILL in 1992 and used as a concessions car. To UPP REED JACKSON in 2009. Named in memory of Reed Jackson, a UP conductor and member of the steam program. Carried a large graphic congratulating the National Model Railroad Association on 75 years. The car is 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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