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Railpower Green Goat demonstrator RPRX 2403

GG20B Rosters

RPRX 2001

Owner: Railpower Technologies, Inc. Number:

RPRX 2403

Built: Jan. 24, 2005 Serial Number:  
Hybrid History: RPRX 2403 (2005-present) Converted at: Alstom Ogden (Calgary) shops.
       
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.

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.
   
Photos:  
Photo 2
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.
Photo 2
RPRX 2403 outside TMS in Altoona. Sept. 11, 2008. Photo by Lance Meyers. Click to enlarge.
Photo 2
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.
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RPRX 2403 working in East St. Louis, IL. Dec. 2005. Photo by Keith B. Click to enlarge.
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RPRX 2403 and 2404 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge.
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RPRX 2403 and 2404 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge.
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RPRX 2403 and 2404 in Colton, CA. Jan. 2007. Photo by Dave Toussaint. Click to enlarge.
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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.)

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