| Owner: | Norfolk Southern | Number: | NS 2120 |
| Built: | June 2007? | Serial Number: | |
| Genset History: | NS 2120 (2008-present) | Converted at: | NS Juniata Shops, Altoona, PA |
| Donor Unit: | NS 2206 (EMD SW1500) | Built: | Feb. 1972 |
| Build No.: | 7355-11 | Frame No.: | 7355-11 |
| Unit History: | Penn Central (PC) 9520 | ||
| Conrail (CR) 9520 (Merger) | |||
| Norfolk Southern (PRRX) 2206 |
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| Notes: | |
A |
New model, first two to be kits supplied to Norfolk Southern for conversion of SW1500’s and performed by TMS in Altoona, PA. From Railpower press release. (http://www.railpower.com/dl/news/news_2007_04_30_e.pdf). |
B |
Previous unit number provided by Chris Toth, with history from the Unofficial EMD Home Page. (http://www.trainweb.org/emdloco/) |
C |
Per further conversation with Railpower, these units will be cabless, and will be equipped with remote control capability. |
D |
Prepped frames spotted outside TMS in late Feb. 2008. From Lance Myers. In July 2008, the finished 2120 was displayed at Altoona Railfest in Altoona, PA. |
| Photos: | |
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NS 2120 sits on display at Railfest in Altoona, PA. July 12, 2008 photo by Tony Kimmel. Click to enlarge. |
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NS 2120 is on the road in Seward, PA. July 27, 2008. Photo by Tony Kimmel. Click to enlarge. |
Additional photos welcomed and appreciated. |
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