| Owner: | Railpower Technologies, Inc. | Number: | RPRX 2402 |
| Built: | Nov. 23, 2004 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | Railpower (RPRX) 2402 (2004-present) | Converted at: | Alstom Ogden Shops (Calgary) |
| Donor Unit: | SOO 414 (EMD GP9) | Built: | May, 1957 |
| Build No.: | 23138 | Frame No.: | |
| Unit History: | MStP&SSM 414 | ||
| SOO 414 (1961 merger) |
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One of five Green Goat demonstrators built in 2004 and 2005 and demonstrated all over the country. |
B |
RPRX 2402 reported at Alstom Calgary for modifications 12-2005. From Extra 2200 South #128, page 21. |
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Unit history from the Canadian Trackside Guide 2006 edition (published by the Bytown Rail Society of Ottawa, Ontario), pg. 1-133. |
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Reported by Mike Murray and others to be headed into Texas on UP. Delivered to Houston, TX in early August. Extra info from UP trace. |
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 |
As reported in Railpower's 3rd Quarter MD&A, Railpower and Railserve are swapping RSSX 414 for RPRX 2402. I do not know what will happen for unit numbers or when the exchange will take place. |
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CP 1700 and RPRX 2402 at Alyth Yard in Calgary. April, 2006. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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RPRX 2402 and CP 1701 at Alyth Yard in Calgary. April, 2006. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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RPRX 2402 inside Alstom shops in Calgary. Jan., 2006. Photo by Josh Soles. Click to enlarge. |
Additional Photos Welcomed |
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RPRX 2402 in Jacksonville, FL. Feb, 2005. (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.) |
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RPRX 2402 in Calgary, AB. Dec., 2005. (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.)
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| RPRX 2402 in Callahan, FL. (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.) |
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| RPRX 2402 in transit at Rupert, GA. Dec., 2004. (Offsite photo. Use your Back button on your browser to return.) |
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