UP power         
Date: 12/31/1976 Location: Council Bluffs, IA   Map Show Council Bluffs on a rail map Views: 1748 Collection Of:   Greg Smith
Locomotives: UP 309B(GP9B)    Author:  Greg Smith
UP power
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Andrew Tuttle General 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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