| Owner: | Union Pacific | Number: | UPY 2604 |
| Built: | Nov. 2006 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | UPY 2604 (2006-present) | Converted at: | CAD Rail, Lachine, Quebec (?) |
| Donor Unit: | Union Pacific 234 (GE B30-7A) | Built: | Jan. 1982 |
| Build No.: | 43769 | Frame No.: | |
| Unit History: | Missouri Pacific (MP) 4834 | ||
| UP 234 (Retired July 2005) |
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| Notes: | |
A |
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. |
B |
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 switchters in Sacramento, CA July, 2006. |
C |
UPY 2604 was spotted in transit at Dupo, IL according to IlliniRails discussions. |
D |
Actual construction location speculated because the unit was not previously spotted at Super Steel. Previous unit number unknown at this time. |
E |
Original unit number and history from Don Strack's Modern Era UP Roster (http://utahrails.net/all-time/modern-index.php). |
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