| Owner: | Union Pacific | Number: | UPY 2606 |
| Built: | Oct., 2006 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | UPY 2606 (2006-present) | Converted at: | Super Steel, Glenville, NY |
| Donor Unit: | BN 4086 (GE B30-7AB) | Built: | Sept., 1983 |
| Build No.: | 44444 | Frame No.: | |
| Unit History: | Burlington Northern (BN) 4086 (1983-ret.) |
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| Notes: | |
A |
UP's first group of RP20BD locomoitves was built on the frames of retired B30-7 and B30-7A units, and are classed by UP as RP20GE. From photographic evidence. |
B |
UP's order for 80 RP20BD models and 18 RP20BH locomotives is funded by TERP. The units are to be depoloyed in San Antonio (9 units), Houston (43 units) and Fort Worth (46 units). From a Railpower press release and the release of a Union Pacific presentation on Genset switchers in Sacramento, CA July, 2006. |
C |
UPY 2606 was spotted at Super Steel in Oct. 2006 by Dean Splittgerber. |
D |
UPY 2602 and 2606 reported on CSX headed for San Antonio, TX for testing in Nov. 2006. |
E |
Previous unit number reported by Don Bain, with history from Charles Biel's BN Roster page. (http://www.trainpix.com/BN/GE/B30-7A/INDEX.HTM). |
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UPY 2606 at Super Steel, Glenville, NY. Oct., 2006. Photo by Dean Splittgerber. Click to enlarge. |
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UPY 2606 at Super Steel, Glenville, NY. Oct., 2006. Photo by Dean Splittgerber. Click to enlarge |
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UPY 2606 at Super Steel, Glenville, NY. Oct., 2006. Photo by Dean Splittgerber. Click to enlarge. |
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UPY 2606 at Super Steel, Glenville, NY. Nov., 2006. Photo by Railfanbear. Click to enlarge. |
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