Union Pacific Fonts

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
1

Hi all,

can someone please confirm the correct Font as used by Union Pacific Railroad. Trying to create own decals with the correct size and spacing.

Thanks in Advance.

Jim

2

Futura. He’s the history straight from the horse’s mouth.

http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/uplogo/index.shtml

3

To expand upon what dehusman posted, here’s the section of the logo history where the font and shield changed in 1950 to what it is today. http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/uplogo/logo08.shtml

4

Most anything you want to know about the UP can be found at this site:

http://utahrails.net/up/uprr-index.php

Don Strack is a noted UP historian and has authored a number of books and articles. This is my goto site.

5

While you’re correct as far as the herald/logo circa 1950 is concerned, the font called “Cityof” is the font used on their passenger equipment at that time. I sent the file to Jim.