Western Railroad Discussion > UP4762 Question

I have been out of touch for awhile however I have a question about the numbering of this point locomotive. I thought UP SD70M's had numbers reserved from 4000 to 4999 to take care of the 1000 units ordered. Also, what type of locomotive is this? Thanks in advance.
uprail

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There's still some 4000s out there not SD70Ms, like the t-motor caught over here in Chester, South Carolina recently. I think it was 4821, larger than 105K, else I'd post.

Joe H.
http://www.carolinarails.com

uprail,
That is a SD40-2 in a SD45 body.Replaced the 3600 hp 20 cylinder engine with a 16 cylinder, 3000 hp unit. It is a ex-cn5196 according to Don Stracks locomotive directory. Has not been renumbered yet to a different number to make room for the SD70's. I have seen 4735, I think is the number, in Salina, KS. lately. Hope this helps. upkpfan

WOW.....That's cool to see in the lead. Here in Illinois, only ATC-equipped units can lead. Thanks for posting the picture.

L.G.

UP 4762 is a former CN SD-40 it is not a SD-45 body. The BNSF has a bunch of former Canadian SD-40 re-builds also but those still have the snow shields behind the cab and have headlights that look like GP-9 headlights. The UP rebuilds have the fuel filler between split air tanks. It looks like a smal air tank then the filler then a longer section of the air tank.Looks like you caught the 4762 along with up2232,7519,3249,& 3837 on the MWCPC-08 on NOV.08.

Thanks for the feedback everybody. uprail