Union Pacific (Locomotive)

LaMar Belnap shares his memories of working on the railroad as a fireman and an engineer. The interview took place on July 26, 1973.

Harold George discusses his vast experience with Union Pacific as a brakeman and a conductor, usually making the run between Ogden and Evanston. He describes in detail the responsibilities of various members of the train crew, discusses accidents, and gives a vivid description of his work in labor organizations for the rights and safety of railroad crews. He also talks about the Bamberger Railroad, the old Utah Central line, etc. The interview took place on July 3, 1974.

Angus Hansen discusses his life and his career on the railroad. He shares his experience starting out with the Pacific Fruit Express Company as an iceman, then becoming a laborer for the Union Pacific and eventually becoming a carman and welder. The interview took place on July 6, 1973.

Oakley McCarthy discusses his experiences and knowledge of the railroad business in Ogden, Utah. The interview took place on July 5, 1973.

Irwin Ruth describes his experiences in communications as a telegrapher for Western Union and others during the early 1900s, and his work as a train dispatcher for the railroads, particularly Southern Pacific. He describes a train robbery, his experiences in France and Belgium during World War I, and the increase in railroad traffic during World War II. He also discusses labor/management issues. The interview took place on July 14, 1974.

Jack Steele discusses his career in railroading and his opinion on the decline of the railroad in Utah. The interview took place on August 19, 1971.

Seth Taylor discusses World War II, working for the Union Pacific Railroad, and receiving deferments. The interview took place on September 7, 1972.

Isabelle Thatcher shares her memories of growing up in Morgan County, Utah. She discusses the railroad, government, jobs, wages, saloons, and religion. The interview took place on February 16, 1973.

Thurman reminisces about working on the railroad from 1910-63. He also talks about some difficult years during the Depression when he ran picking and pruning crews in Ogden orchards. He worked as a water boy, telegrapher, brakeman, and conductor. The interview took place on July 1, 1974.

Clarence Werner shares his experiences working on the railroad in Denver, Colorado and in Utah as a machinist helper, a helper apprentice, and a machinist. He discusses his draft into World War II, but received a special delivery letter explaining to not appear for induction as he needed to stay with the railroad. The interview took place on June 29, 1973.