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Union Pacific RP20BD UPY 2612

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UPY 2612

Owner: Union Pacific Number:

UPY 2612

Built: Nov., 2006 Serial Number:  
Hybrid History: UPY 2612 (2006-present) Converted at: Super Steel, Glenville, NY(?)
       
Donor Unit: Union Pacific (UP) 228 (GE B30-7A) Built: Dec. 1981
Build No.: 43763 Frame No.:  
Unit History: Missouri Pacific (MP) 4818    
  UP 218    

 

 
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 2612 in transit on CSX in Illinois in mid Dec. 2006. Headed to Fort Worth, TX.

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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