UP 2425
UP 2425 sits with other units, waiting for a refresh.
Date:
8/5/2007
Location:
Mitchell, IL
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Butch Getz
Locomotives:
UP 2425(GP38-2)
Author:
Butch Getz
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Rick C
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If I Had To Guess I'd Say This Is A GP38-2
12/3/2007 3:35:32 PM
Tony Fernandez
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It is a GP38-2, the former Southern #2812 (and NS #2812), built Mar 1970. Since the builder's date precedes the start of Dash-2 production by at least two years, I'd say that this was originally a GP38 (note the radiator screens and the air filter box) that was upgraded to Dash-2 configuration at some time during its life; most likely when refurbished for lease service.
4/25/2008 11:20:22 AM
Tony Fernandez
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Checking further, I discovered that it was built as a GP38; rebuilt to GP38-2 specs by VMV Enterprises, Paducah, KY, and originally leased to the UP as #2425 in 1997. It was retired by UP in Oct 2003, but reinstated Feb 2004.
4/25/2008 11:28:58 AM
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