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America 250: CPKC railway unveils commemorative locomotive honoring nation's 250th anniversary

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America 250
Updated March 4, 2026 9:09 AM MST Published March 4, 2026 9:09 AM MST
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CPKC debuts it s1776 locomotive to celebrate America's 250th anniversary (CNW Group/CPKC)

The Brief

    • The Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway has unveiled the first of five America 250 locomotives.
    • The locomotive features Old Glory Red and Old Glory Blue colors as well as the logo of America250.
    • The locomotive was manufactured at the Wabtec Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) is honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a commemorative America 250 locomotive.

Dig deeper:

The locomotive features Old Glory Red and Old Glory Blue colors as well as the logo of America250, the national nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. 

In addition, there are graphic representations of the Declaration of Independence opening phrase "In Congress" and the famous first words of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, as well as 13 stars encircling the date July 4, 1776. 

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What they're saying:

"As a U.S. Army veteran, I am proud to join my 6,000 fellow railroaders living and working across America in celebrating the contributions of all Americans throughout our history. Together, we join the nation in looking forward with vision and hope to the accomplishments of generations yet to come," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer.

"America's 250th anniversary is a moment to reflect on the industries and individuals who have helped build and connect our nation," said Jen Condon, Executive Vice President at America250. "Freight rail has played a vital role in America's growth and progress, and CPKC's commemorative locomotive is a powerful tribute to that legacy as we approach this historic milestone."

What we know:

The locomotive was manufactured at the Wabtec Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas, and is the first of five locomotives that will bear the commemorative America 250 livery. 

Big picture view:

America250 is the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and serves as an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.  

The Source: Infromation in this article was provided by the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) via PR Newswire and the America250.  This story was reported from Orlando.

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