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Union Pacific RP20BD UPY 2613

GG20B Rosters

RPRX 2001

Owner: Union Pacific Number:

UPY 2613

Built: Nov., 2006 Serial Number:  
Hybrid History: UPY 2613 (2006-present) Converted at: Super Steel, Glenville, NY
       
Donor Unit: Union Pacific (UP) 218 (GE B30-7A) Built: Dec. 1981
Build No.: 43753 Frame No.:  
Unit History: Missouri Pacific (MP) 4818    
  UP 218    

 

 
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 deployed 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 2613 was spotted at Super Steel in late November, 2006 by Dean Splittgerber.

D
Original unit number and history from Don Strack's Modern Era UP Roster (http://utahrails.net/all-time/modern-index.php).
   
Photos:  
UPY 2613
Y2613 at Super Steel. Dec., 2006. Photo by Eric Aucoin. Click to enlarge.
Additional photos welcomed and needed.

For corrections, questions or to contribute photos, please e-mail me at: potb101@netscape.net. Thanks!

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