U.S. Railroad Administration September 26, 2022 Railfanning.org Digital Library The U.S. Railroad Administration (USRA) was established as an independent agency by Presidential Proclamation 1419, issued on December 26, 1917.
Union Pacific 4014 February 25, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library The American Locomotive Company built Union Pacific 4014, a 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” steam locomotive in November 1941 for $265,174. The builder delivered it to Union Pacific the following month.
