| Owner: | Norfolk Southern | Number: | NS 2121 |
| Built: | Serial Number: | ||
| Genset History: | NS 2121 (2008-present) | Converted at: | NS Juniata Shops, Altoona, PA |
| Donor Unit: | NS 2226 (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 |
Reported at Conway, PA shortly after completion. |
| Photos: | |
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NS 2121 at the C Interlocking along the NS North Slope near Altoona, PA. Jan. 13, 2009 photo by Tony Kimmel. Click to enlarge. |
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Unpainted NS 2121 at TMS in Altoona, PA. Aug. 9, 2008 photo by Anthony Paci. Click to enlarge. |
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Unpainted NS 2121 is shuffled around by switcher NS 2220 at TMS in Altoona, PA. Aug. 9, 2008 photo by Anthony Paci. Click to enlarge. |
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Unpainted NS 2121 is shuffled around by switcher NS 2220 at TMS in Altoona, PA. Aug. 9, 2008 photo by Anthony Paci. Click to enlarge. |
Additional photos welcomed and appreciated. |
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