Photo Needed
Owner: | Union Pacific | Number: | UPY 2615 |
Built: | Nov., 2006 | Serial Number: | 2RPBDB20264000082 |
Hybrid History: | UPY 2615 (2006-present) | Converted at: | Super Steel, Glenville, NY |
Donor Unit: | Union Pacific 237 (GE B30-7A) | Built: | Jan. 1982 |
Build No.: | 43588 | Frame No.: | |
Unit History: | Missouri Pacific (MP) 4837 | ||
UP 4837 (Retired Dec. 2001) |
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Notes: | |
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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. |
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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. |
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UPY 2615 was spotted at Super Steel in early December, 2006. From photos on RRpicturearchives.net. |
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Original unit number and history from Don Strack's Modern Era UP Roster (http://utahrails.net/all-time/modern-index.php). Serial number provided by Sean Graham-White. |
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Additional photos needed and welcomed.
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