Steam Locomotive Information

Here are the notes for Union Pacific RR No. 460, a 2-8-0 located in Marysville, KS. If you have additional information about this locomotive, and would like to share it, click the Add Note button.

Posted: Sep 30, 2025 @ 20:09:07 by p51
this locomotive is actually located a few blocks southwest, on the corner of 10th and walnut streets, across from the marysville high school.

Posted: Aug 17, 2021 @ 16:08:10 by Caralea Hendersonbrown
I had the pleasure to work with one of the last men who drove this steam engine he has since passed but he would always light up when talking about the days on the train ??

Posted: Nov 15, 2010 @ 24:11:45 by Chris Jones
I have recently conjured up the idea of a tourist railroad with UP 460 and some old coaches and open air cars that would travel along the old branch line from Marysville south along the Big Blue River to Blue Rapids and possibly to Waterville. First I would need to make sure that the track extending from the UP yard at Marysville south to the Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Plant, located 2 miles north of Blue Rapids, is in operating condition. Next would be finding a work force to restore the track to operating condition and construct the extra 2 miles into Blue Rapids, including a bridge over the Big Blue River. Before this construction I would need to establish a right of way for the train, one I found was along the inside of the highway, paralleling the highway until right outside of Blue Rapids. At that point it would cross the highway and make a straight shot for the tracks on the southside of town. While this was taking place another group of volunteers would be rebuilding and restoring UP 460, along with acquiring a couple of coaches and open air cars which could be found from a museum willing to donate such a thing. After this is all done is a location for a station and enginehouse. A nice piece of property I found was after the junction where the branch to Blue Rapids leaves the UP yard, at the point that the line becomes straight. Here would be the depot, I thought the old Beattie depot from the city park would do just fine after being moved to the location and restored, and a passing siding for the passenger consist to sit on overnight. Next to this would be a place for the engine to be stored and maintained. A neat design for a structure is the one that the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad in Washington uses, along with the track plan of the yard there which would almost fit perfectly into the space on this property, with a few adjustments of course. The yard in Blue Rapids looks as if it will be alright for the train to run around at for the return trip. Now I am completely aware of everything that would need to be accomplished to make this monumental task and dream a reality. It all comes down to labor, right of ways, construction costs for the track, locomotive rebuilding costs and too many other things to mention right now. You should probably know who it is that is saying all this. I am 16 years old and am from Southern California. I have always loved trains and the preservation and rescuing of old trains has always fascinated and inspired me. Although I am only a sophomore in high school and have a lot going on right now, I would love to see this dream of mone become a reality. When I am old enough I will come back to Marysville and help make it happen and bring steam back to Marshall County!


Union Pacific RR 2-8-0 No. 460 Marysville, Kansas, United States	Location: Pony Express Museum Status: Display