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Union Pacific 6936 is an EMD DDA40X locomotive owned by Union Pacific Railroad (UP). It is the sole example of the Centennial type that is still in operation and thus is the largest operational diesel-electric locomotive in the world. It is occasionally used on both excursion trains and in revenue freight service.In 2000 UP 6936 struck a vehicle at a grade crossing in Louisiana and suffered significant damage to its front end.
