| Owner: | Union Pacific | Number: | UPY 2005 |
| Built: | Nov. 2005 | Serial Number: | |
| History: | UPY 2005 (2005-present) | Built at: | Mt. Vernon, IL |
| Donor Unit: | Southern Pacific 2690 (EMD MP15AC) | Built: | Dec. 1974 |
| Build No.: | 73625-1 | Frame No.: | |
| Unit History: | SP 2690 (retired March 2002) |
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Prototype unit was built by NRE in Mt. Vernon, IL. Initially called a Truck Engine Switcher, later dubbed a genset switcher. From UP press relase dated Sept. 30, 2004. (http://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/railroad/2004/0930_pioneer.shtml). |
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Unit has been working most of its career in Dolores (Long Beach), CA. |
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UPY 2005 at Proviso, IL shortly after delivery. Dec. 2005. Photo by Ken Larson. Click to enlarge. |
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Another Craig Walker photo of UPY 2005 at Dolores, CA. April 2006. Click to enlarge. |
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Chris Walker caught the 2005 working in Wilmington, CA on June 4, 2006. Click to enlarge. |
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Chris Walker caught the 2005 working in Wilmington, CA on June 4, 2006. Click to enlarge. |
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Chris Walker sends us these photos of UPY 2005 teamed up with Railpower GG20B RPRX 2401 in Wilmington on July 9, 2006. Click to enlarge. |
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Chris Walker sends us these photos of UPY 2005 teamed up with Railpower GG20B RPRX 2401 in Wilmington on July 9, 2006. Click to enlarge. |
Additional photos needed and appreciated. |
For corrections, questions or to contribute photos, please e-mail me at: potb101@aim.com. Thanks!
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