| Owner: | Union Pacific | Number: | UPY 2611 |
| Built: | Nov., 2006 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | UPY 2611 (2006-present) | Converted at: | Super Steel, Glenville, NY |
| Donor Unit: | Union Pacific (UP) 238 (GE B30-7A) | Built: | |
| Build No.: | Frame No.: | ||
| Unit History: | Missouri Pacific (MP) 4838 | ||
| UP 238 |
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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 2611 in transit on CSX in Illinois in mid Dec. 2006. |
D |
Original unit number and history from Don Strack's Modern Era UP Roster (http://utahrails.net/all-time/modern-index.php). |
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