| Owner: | Union Pacific | Number: | UPY 2609 |
| Built: | Sept., 2006 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | UPY 2609 (2006-present) | Converted at: | Super Steel, Glenville, NY (?) |
| Donor Unit: | Union Pacific (UP) 182 (GE B23-7) | Built: | May 1981 |
| Build No.: | 43545 | Frame No.: | |
| Unit History: | Missouri Pacific (MP) 4682 | ||
| UP 182 (Retired May 2004) |
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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 switchers in Sacramento, CA July, 2006. |
C |
UPY 2609 was spotted on UP in Dupo, IL in early December, 2006. From Craig Frierdich. |
D |
Actual construction location speculated because of location unit was interchanged. 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). |
| Photos: | |
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UPY 2609 heads south at Dupo, IL. Photo by Brian Frierdich. Dec., 2006. Click to enlarge. |
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Another shot of UPY 2609 at Dupo, IL. Photo by Brian Frierdich. Dec., 2006. Click to enlarge. |
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UPY 2609 at Proviso, IL. Photo by Ken Larson. Dec., 2006. Click to enlarge. |
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