Club Car Conversation: UP1616 and Abraham Lincoln's Railroad History

Join us virtually on Tuesday, August 12th at 5:30pm CDT as we explore Union Pacific's new 1616 Abraham Lincoln Heritage Locomotive and Lincoln's railroad history!

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Earlier this year, Union Pacific unveiled their new Heritage Locomotive No.1616 in honor of Abraham Lincoln and his role in signing the Pacific Railway Act in 1862, creating Union Pacific. Even before signing the act into law, Lincoln had an extensive connection to the railroad. As a Lawyer, Lincoln often represented the Illinois Central Railroad and participated in a landmark legal case where a steamboat, the Effie Afton, collided with a railroad bridge. In 1859 Lincoln visited Council Bluffs, Iowa where he met with Grenville Dodge, future Chief Engineer for Union Pacific who advised Lincoln on which route the Transcontinental Railroad should take.

Join us on Tuesday August 12th at 5:30pm CDT to learn more about Union Pacific’s new Lincoln Locomotive with images and video provided by Justin Mensik and examine the 16th President’s railroad history.

Club Car Conversations are casual, virtual chats about railroads, history, and popular culture. They are free and open to the public, just RSVP to receive the Zoom link! Can't make it but still want to listen in? RSVP! All registrants will receive a recording of the chat that is available for up to 10 days.

You may also like the following events from Union Pacific Museum:

• Next month, 25th September, 05:00 pm, The Iron Horse in Indian Country - Book signing and Author Talk! in Council Bluffs