| Owner: | Virginia International Terminals | Number: | NITX 1706 |
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| Hybrid History: | Railpower (RPRX) 2405 (2005-2008) | Converted at: | Alstom Ogden (Calgary) Shops |
| Genset History: | NITX 1706 (2009-present) | Converted at: | TMS, Altoona, PA |
| Donor Unit: | GWRX 1053 (EMD GP10) | Built: | Dec., 1956 |
| Build No.: | 22280 | Frame No.: | 5480-8 |
| Unit History: | Gulf & Mississippi (GMSR) 8195 (EMD GP9) |
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| Illinois Central (IC) 8195 | |||
| IC 9195 (Rebuilt to GP10 in 1970) | |||
| Midsouth Rail (MSRC) 1053 | |||
| Great Western Ry. (GWRX) 1053 |
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| Notes: | |
A |
One of five Green Goat demonstrators built in 2004 and 2005 and demonstrated all over the country. RPRX 2405 was originally built on March 31, 2005 |
B |
RPRX 2405 reported in 5-year lease (?) to BNSF for use in the Los Angeles area. From BNSF press release 5-23-2005. |
C |
In various places (including this BNSF press release: http://www.bnsf.com/media/news/articles/2005/09/2005-09-13a.html) it is at least implied that the 2405 belongs to BNSF. |
D |
Unit history from the Canadian Trackside Guide 2006 edition (published by the Bytown Rail Society of Ottawa, Ontario), pg. 1-133. Additional information from the KCS Historical Society. |
E |
Sent to CAD for upgrades in August 2007, then moved to TMS in Altoona, PA in August 2008. According to Railpower, this unit will be rebuilt by TMS into an RP20BD genset. |
F |
Originally, the 2405 was indicated to be the core for NITX 1707, while RPRX 2403 would become NITX 1706. In late April 2009, an unpainted NITX unit was spotted coupled to the painted NITX 1706. The unpainted unit had the RPRX 2403's cab markings still on the side of the cab. It is presumed from this evidence that the cores were reversed, and the 2403 became the 1707, while the 2405 became the 1706. |
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NITX 1706 and the soon-to-be NITX 1707 still bearing the RPRX 2403's markings at TMS in Altoona, PA. April 26, 2009. Photo © by James Kerr. Click to enlarge. |
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RPRX 2405 at work in Commerce, CA. March 25, 2006. Photo © by Chris Walker. Click to enlarge. |
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RPRX 2405 at work in Commerce, CA. Jan. 12, 2006. Photo © by Chris Walker. Click to enlarge. |
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RPRX 2405 in trainsit on BNSF train M-BARLAC at Hill 582 (BNSF Cajon Subdivision, MP 58.2) on April 6, 2006. Photo © by Joe Perry. Click to enlarge. |
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RPRX 2405 in trainsit on BNSF train M-BARLAC at Hill 582 (BNSF Cajon Subdivision, MP 58.2) on April 6, 2006. Photo © by Joe Perry. Click to enlarge. |
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RPRX 2405 in Commerce, CA. Nov. 20, 2005. Photo © by Charles Biel. Click to enlarge. |
2405 in Commerce, CA. (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.) |
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