Union pacific railroad will host a special presentation on Monday at Fort Riley to express their appreciation for those serving in the Armed Forces, and to acknowledge their commitment to veterans. As part of the event the recently unveiled UP1943 commemorative locomotive will be on display at Fort Riley as it makes its maiden voyage on the UP system.

Kansas Secretary of Transportation Richard Carlson, Colonel John Lawrence and Union Pacific Assistant Vice President Liisa Stark will deliver remarks as part of a program which will be held at the First Territorial Capitol at 692 Huebner Road, Fort Riley at 10 a.m.

The UP1943 will remain on-site for public viewing until 6 p.m.