| Owner: | Virginia International Terminals | Number: | NITX 1707 |
| Built: | Jan. 24, 2005 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | RPRX 2403 (2005-2008) | Converted at: | Alstom Ogden (Calgary) shops. |
| Genset History: | NITX 1707 (2009-present) | Converted at: | TMS, Altoona, PA |
| Donor Unit: | SOO 402 (EMD GP9) | Built: | Nov., 1954 |
| Build No.: | 20025 | Frame No.: | |
| Unit History: | MStP&SSM 402 (EMD GP9) | ||
| Soo Line (SOO) 402 |
|
|
| Notes: | |
A |
One of five Green Goat demonstrators built in 2004 and 2005 and demonstrated all over the country. RPRX 2403 was originally built on Jan. 24, 2005. |
B |
RPRX 2403-2404 reported in demonstration service with Norfolk Southern 12-2005. From Extra 2200 South #128, page 21 |
C |
Unit history from the Canadian Trackside Guide 2006 edition (published by the Bytown Rail Society of Ottawa, Ontario), pg. 1-133. |
D |
RPRX 2403 and 2404 working in Mira Loma, CA as of June, 2006. From UP Equipment Traces. |
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 2403 was indicated to be the core for NITX 1706, while RPRX 2405 would become NITX 1707. 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. |
| Photos: | |
 |
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. |
 |
RPRX 2403 gets its hybrid batteries removed at the beginning of a heavy rebuild at TMS in Altoona. When it is completed, the unit will be an RP20BD genset locomotive. Sept. 22, 2008. Photo by Lance Meyers. Click to enlarge. |
 |
RPRX 2403 outside TMS in Altoona. Sept. 11, 2008. Photo by Lance Meyers. Click to enlarge. |
 |
RPRX 2401 and 2403 awaits their turns at heavy rebuild at TMS in Altoona. When they emerge again, both units will be RP20BD genset locomotives. Aug. 20, 2008. Photo by Lance Meyers. Click to enlarge. |
 |
RPRX 2403 working in East St. Louis, IL. Dec. 2005. Photo by Keith B. Click to enlarge. |
 |
RPRX 2403 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge.
|
 |
RPRX 2403 and 2404 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge. |
 |
RPRX 2403 and 2404 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge. |
 |
RPRX 2403 and 2404 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge. |
 |
RPRX 2403 and 2404 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge. |
Addtional photos gladly accepted. |
|
RPRX 2403 in Jacksonville, FL. Feb, 2005. (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.) |
|
RPRX 2403 in Thornton, IL. Feb., 2005. (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.)
|
|
Cab view of RPRX 2403 in Cincinnati, OH . (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.) |
For corrections, questions or to contribute photos, please e-mail me at: potb101@aim.com. Thanks!
Back to the GG20B Rosters or click here to go back to the home page.
