UP power
Date:
12/31/1976
Location:
Council Bluffs, IA
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1788
Collection Of:
Greg Smith
Locomotives:
UP 309B(GP9B)
Author:
Greg Smith
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1976 Minnesota photographs
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Andrew Tuttle
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this takes one back in time
2/6/2007 5:51:20 AM
Andrew Tuttle
General
this takes one back in time
2/6/2007 5:51:28 AM
Tony Fernandez
General
This was one of the GP9 booster units whose horsepower was increased from 1750 hp to 2000 hp, mainly by the substitution of an EMD turbo-charger for the stock blower. The conversion was done at the UP's Omaha shops, ergo the moniker "Omaha GP20."
11/29/2007 12:27:35 AM
Ron Moraca
General
Thanks for the history of this GP9B, Tony! Remarkable photo, Greg!!
3/21/2009 12:42:47 AM
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