| Owner: | BP Amoco | Number: | RPRX 1703 |
| Built: | May 19, 2006 | Serial Number: | 1RPGGB20051000041 |
| Hybrid History: | BP Amoco 1703 (Jan. 2007-present) | Converted at: | Alstom (former CPR) Calgary, AB shops |
| Canadian Pacific 1703 (2006-Jan. 2007) | |||
| Donor Unit: | SOO 4200 (EMD GP9m) | Built: | Feb., 1956 |
| Build No.: | 20968 | Frame No.: | 5417-? |
| Unit History: | New York Central (NYC) 5955 (EMD GP9) | ||
| NYC 7955 (Renumbered) | |||
| Penn Central (PC) 7355 (Merger) | |||
| Conrail 7355 | |||
| SOO 4200 (EMD GP9m) | |||
| CP 1703 (GG20B) retired in early 2007. |
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| Notes: | |
A |
Can be called a Phase III body style, with larger vents over the batteries. There are some minor component differences as well. |
B |
CP 1703 is among the first of a 35-unit order by Canadian Pacific. CP 1700-1706 were to be constructed in 2005 for testing. If the tests of the first seven units is satisfactory, the remaining 28 units (CP 1707-1734) were to go into production between 2006-2008. From CP Railway press release 3-14-2005. |
C |
Presently (June, 2006) in service in Calgary, AB according to photographic evidence. |
D |
Donor unit history from the CP Locomotive Roster and Photo Archives. |
E |
Build dates from Bytown Rail Society "Branchline" Magazine. |
F |
Contract terminated and unit to be returned to Railpower for resale. From Railpower press release dated Dec. 5, 2006. |
G |
CP 1703 was sold to BP Amoco and moved to their Cherry Point (Blaine, WA) refinery. From online discussions and direct contact with BP. Serial number provided by BP. |
| Photos: | |
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BP 1703 sits idle at the Cherry Point, WA refinery in a light drizzle. June 20, 2007. Photo by Jody Moore. Click to enlarge. |
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A look at the long hood of BP 1703 at the Cherry Point, WA refinery in a light drizzle. June 20, 2007. Photo by Jody Moore. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1703 working in Alyth yard in Calgary. Oct. 2006. Photo by Josh Soles. Click to enlarge. |
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The chopped down frame of former SOO 4200 in Calgary. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1703 in Calgary, AB. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1702 and 1703 in Calgary, AB. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1702 and 1703 in Calgary, AB. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1703 in Calgary, AB. Photo by Josh Soles. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1703 in Calgary, AB. Photo by Josh Soles. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1701 and 1703 in Calgary, AB. Photo by Josh Soles. Click to enlarge. |
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