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Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May
OMAHA, Neb., April 30, 2025--Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive No. 1616 today in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Numerous dignitaries, including Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge, North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and Lincoln Presidential Foundation Chairman Emeritus Sergio "Satch" Pecori joined Union Pacific executives and railroaders to celebrate the pivotal role Lincoln played uniting the nation through rail and laying the foundation for Americ
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