| Owner: | Union Pacific | Number: | UPY 2621 |
| Built: | Jan. 2007 | Serial Number: | |
| Genset History: | UPY 2621 (2007-present) | Converted at: | Super Steel, Glenville, NY |
| Donor Unit: | Union Pacific (UP) 227 (GE B30-7A) | Built: | Dec. 1981 |
| Build No.: | 43762 | Frame No.: | |
| Unit History: | Missouri Pacific (MP) 4827 | ||
| UP 227 (Merger) |
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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 2621 was spotted at Super Steel in late December, 2006, and departing in late January 2007. From photo evidence. |
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Previous unit numbers supplied by Railpower with histories compiled from Don Strack's Modern Era UP Roster. |
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Y2621 ready to leave Super Steel, Glenville, NY. Photo by John Kilmer. Jan. 26, 2007. Click to enlarge.
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Y2621 ready to leave Super Steel, Glenville, NY. Photo by John Kilmer. Jan. 26, 2007. Click to enlarge.
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2617 and 2621 awaiting a days' work in Roanoke, TX. March, 2007. Photo by Chris Palmieri.
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2617 and 2621 awaiting a days' work in Roanoke, TX. March, 2007. Photo by Chris Palmieri.
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2617 and 2621 switching in Roanoke, TX. March, 2007. Photo by Chris Palmieri.
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