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Re: They Are Not E9s
Author: Juppo
Date: 08-11-2012 - 09:29

OPRRMS Wrote:
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> Juppo Wrote:
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> > They have been E38-2s for about 20 years now.
>
>
> "E38-2" is merely something dreamed up by
> railbuffs. Although the units now have a single
> 16-645 engine, an AR10, a Dash-2 electrical
> package, an AAR control stand, and Schedule 26
> brakes, UP still classifies them as Model E9.
> [www.uprr.com]
> amliner/history.shtml

I have a back issue of PRN or Trains from 1993 I believe, in which a UP spokesperson states that they are "mechanically E38-2s." They must have dropped that confusing designation. E9 sounds better anyway!

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