Edited by john signor, editor emeritus of the union pacific historical society streamliner, and distinguished author. Product features a historic streamliner for your layout union pacifics m00 streamliner hit the rails in february 1934, two months before the rival pioneer zephyr. Five years of research covers every aspect of these famous trains including 43 timetables, 17 menus, 73 diagrams of locomotives and cars, profit and loss statements, operating contracts with partner railroads, equipment values, over 1200 photographs and 56,000 words of. It was the work of pullman with power provided via a winton engine company gasoline distillate prime mover.
Timeline history of union pacific union pacific corporation. Today, union pacific s articulated m 0 train is quaint, in an odd but wondrous, buck rogers sort of way. Five years of research covers every aspect of these famous trains including 43 timetables, 17 menus, 73 diagrams of locomotives and cars, profit and loss statements, operating contracts with partner railroads, equipment values, over 1200. The m 0 union pacific streamliner looks like something out of astounding science fiction rather than the trade journal railway age. It was the first model of a dieselpowered train lionel ever produced, and it was scale length. On march 2, 1934 americas first streamliner began its nationwide tour, union pacifics m0. Union pacific s m 0 and the early streamliner era 19341941 the definitive book on this radical period in union pacific passenger train development. Union pacifics m0 and the early streamliner era 1934. Prewar marx o gauge union pacific m 0 passenger train with powered unit, four coaches and a coachbuffet observation car. The union pacific m0 was released in conjunction with the real up streamliner. Train looks very nice clean and shiny c56, couple minor spots of light surface rust. Mth railking m0 streamliner classic toy trains magazine. M0 original 3car passenger trainonly set standard dc. Union pacifics m0 essentially ushered in a new era of passenger rail travel.
Lee, noted union pacific historian and author of turbines westward. Prewar marx o gauge union pacific m0 passenger train with powered unit, four coaches and a coachbuffet observation car. The lightweight and low power requirements of the m0 translated into huge savings for the union pacific. It was the ups third streamliner, and the last turretcab streamliner. The union pacific railroad s m2 was a dieselelectric streamliner train built in 1936 by pullmanstandard, with prime movers from the winton engine division of general motors corporation and general electric generator, control equipment. But in 1934, the turrettopped train had the impact of a concorde sst jetliner on rails. Actually the marx release preceeded the inagural run by the up but i am sure they did not mind the additional publicity. The union pacific railroads m1 was a record breaking dieselelectric streamliner train built in late 1934 by pullmanstandard with a power system. Union pacific ho scale model train passenger cars page 3. Brass department overland omi 5196 union pacific up m0. It was a three car train which was considered a motor train since it was a single articulated unit, rather than a locomotive hauled train.
Jun 28, 2018 the union pacific railroads m 1 was a recordbreaking dieselelectric streamliner train built in late 1934 by pullmanstandard with an engine from general motors electromotive corporation. Union pacific s m0 and the early streamliner era 19341941 on. It was the first streamlined passenger train to be delivered in the united states, and the second to enter regular service after the pioneer zephyr of the chicago, burlington and quincy railroad. Perhaps the strangest thing about the m0 was the rear end. In february of 1934 union pacific shocked the transportation world by debuting what it called the streamliner, more technically referred to as the m0 this sleek, fast, and colorful threecar articulated trainset was a product of up, pullmanstandard, and the winton engine company which provided the prime mover. Like the early zephyrs, the city of salina was a low profile, lightweight, articulated trainset. Union pacifics m0 and the early streamliner era 19341941.
This is the famous lionel union pacific m0 streamliner set from the 1930s. It was articulated all cars permanently coupled, made of aluminum, and powered by a distilate internal combustion engine. The m stood for motor, and designated locomotives that. The m stood for motor, and designated locomotives that were powered by internal combustion. This is the n scale m0 original 3car passenger trainonly set standard dc union pacific by concor. It was the first of the modern streamlined passenger trains, and its unique design, old enough today to qualify for full social security benefits, still stands out. Premier diesel m0 passenger set powered wprotosound 2.
The union pacific m0 streamliner the city of salina. Union pacific s m0 and the early streamliner era 19341941. In february of 1934 union pacific shocked the transportation world by debuting what it called the streamliner, more technically referred to as the m 0 this sleek, fast, and colorful threecar articulated trainset was a product of up, pullmanstandard, and the winton engine company which provided the prime mover. Union pacifics city of salina, m0 articulated train. Union pacific railroad m0 streamliner 8x10 silver halide. The carbodies and interior fittings were built by pullmanstandard. A comprehensive history of the union pacific streamliners.
Afterward the m 0 was placed in service between kansas city and salina, and renamed the city of salina in conformity with the union pacific s fleet of city streamliners which it pioneered, beginning with the similarappearing with large front air intake grill and turret cab but dieselpowered m 1 that entered service later in 1934. See more ideas about union pacific railroad, train and old trains. Sep 12, 2017 marx union pacific m 0 5 part tin train 0 gauge. Today, union pacifics articulated m0 train is quaint, in an odd but wondrous, buck rogers sort of way. The m 0 was an early american streamlined passenger trainset that operated for the union pacific railroad from 1934 until 1941. While neither it nor the burlingtons burlington zephyr as it was originally known offered the very first streamlined trains a concept that dated back to the early 20th. Due to planned high speeds, they couldnt safely put an open platform on the rear of the train like so many heavyweights had. The m0 entered daily revenue service between kansas city, mo and salina, ks as the streamliner on. The union pacific railroad won the race to put the first streamliner in service, introducing the bright yellow m0 to the traveling public in. Union pacific celebrates the shared stories that have shaped our country since 1862. M0 was the first of 11 streamlined m units delivered to union pacific in the 1930s and 1940s.
Union pacific railroad m 0 streamliner 8x10 silver halide photo print image credit. It was the first of the modern streamlined passenger trains, and its unique design, old enough today to qualify. The original order was for two 1200 hp power cars, m2 and. Today, we will take a day shopping trip from salina, kansas to topeka, kansas on the union pacifics revolutionary m0 streamliner the city of salina. Mth premier line union pacific m0 classic toy trains. The m0 and the burlingtons zephyr were the first gleaming streamliners in a world of ponderous smokyblack steam locomotives pulling long. Union pacifics city of salina, m0 articulated train, 19341941. The definitive book on this radical period in up passenger train development. The m0 union pacific streamliner looks like something out of astounding science fiction rather than the trade journal railway age. When introduced in 1934, this set broke new ground for lionel. Covering the start of the companies involvement with streamliners from the m0 in 1934 competing with burlingtons zephyr 9900 to 1971 when the up had 120 model e8 and e9 units.
Jan 20, 20 today, we will take a day shopping trip from salina, kansas to topeka, kansas on the union pacific s revolutionary m0 streamliner the city of salina. Afterward the m0 was placed in service between kansas city and salina, and renamed the city of salina in conformity with the union pacifics fleet of city streamliners which it pioneered, beginning with the similarappearing with large front air intake grill and turret cab but dieselpowered m1 that entered service later in 1934. Union pacific railroad m0 streamliner 8x10 silver halide photo print image credit. Covering the start of the companies involvement with streamliners from the m 0 in 1934 competing with burlingtons zephyr 9900 to 1971 when the up had 120 model e8 and e9 units. The m0 was an early american streamlined passenger trainset that operated for the union pacific railroad from 1934 until 1941. We invite you to explore how the nations largest railroad came to be and how up continues to build america with innovation and tenacity, touching the lives of nearly every citizen. Union pacific s m0 and the early streamliner era 19341941 the definitive book on this radical period in union pacific passenger train development.
Hobbylinc carries 88 union pacific ho scale model train passenger cars at discounts up to 29%. Union pacifics m0 and the early streamliner era 19341941 hardcover january 1, 2012 5. With the early 1934 introduction of the m0, the union pacific was the first to have a modern streamlined high speed train in service, beating burlingtons pioneer zephyr by several months. It was the first lightweight, streamlined train in the u. On march 2, 1934 americas first streamliner began its nationwide tour, union pacific s m 0. Union pacifics m0 and the early streamliner era 19341941 on amazon. Lionel 752e union pacific m0 streamliner set for sale. Union pacific m00 posted by baltimoretrainworks on sunday, january 30, 2005 2. The union pacific took delivery of the m0 train in february 1934.
The union pacific railroads m2 was a dieselelectric streamliner train built in 1936 by pullmanstandard, with prime movers from the winton engine division of general motors corporation and general electric generator, control equipment and traction motors. M0 streamliner 3car passenger train set unlettered by. Due to planned high speeds, they couldnt safely put. Lc2802 photo of a union pacific m 0, the first internal combustion engine lightweight streamlined express passenger train built in the united states. The union pacific railroads m1 was a recordbreaking dieselelectric streamliner train built in late 1934 by pullmanstandard with an engine from general motors electromotive corporation.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Union pacific s m0 essentially ushered in a new era of passenger rail travel. Mth premier diesel m0 passenger set powered wproto. Lionels model of the little zip, introduced just months after the february 1934 debut of the prototype, could rightfully have been called tomorrows model train today. The thirtyseven years are covered by 56,000 words, 1200 photos, fortythree timetables and seventythree diagrams and unfortunately they are just crammed into. Dezember 1941 nach sechs jahren bei einer laufleistung. M0 streamliner debuts timeline history of union pacific. Union pacifics m0 and the early streamliner era 19341941 the definitive book on this radical period in union pacific passenger train development. Century of progress, chicago 19331934 union pacific m. The union pacific railroad s m 2 was a dieselelectric streamliner train built in 1936 by pullmanstandard, with prime movers from the winton engine division of general motors corporation and general electric generator, control equipment and traction motors. M0 streamliner 3car passenger train set unlettered silver, unlettered version of the original high speed streamliner. The most popular union pacific ho scale model train passenger cars brands include walthers mainline, concor, bachmann, model power, and walthers.
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