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Portland is aptly named, residing along the Willamette River and hosting miles of port facilities, docks and dry-docks. Even US Navy ships make regular visits for service, as can be seen at upper left. UP's Albina Yard still exists in 2017, but the high-peaked-roof shop next to the smoke stack is gone, as are all but one of the 6900's. .. More |
DDA40X
Diesel-electric locomotive
| Build: | EMD 1969−1971 (47) | ||||||||
| Gauge: | 1435 mm | ||||||||
| UIC axles: | Do'Do' | ||||||||
| Length: | 30 m | ||||||||
| Width: | 3.15 m | ||||||||
| Height: | 4.98 m | ||||||||
| Prime mover: | EMD 16-645E3A | ||||||||
| Power output: | 4920 kW |
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| Source: | en.wikipedia.org | ||||||||
| Numbering: 6900-6946 |
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This is UP's last operational Centennial (DDA40X), usually reserved for company excursion service. Occasionally, however, it is employed on freight trains as seen here. The 6936 boasts many more horsepower than both trailing units combined! Kansas City, Missouri, looms in the background, with the Missouri River visible at upper left. The K .. More |
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UP ordered 47 DDA40X units, 6900-6946, which were delivered in time for the UP Centennial in 1969, hence the name Centennial for the units. Geared for high speed running, it was not uncommon for them to do 80+ mph, and they were primarily used on the UP's hottest intermodal and merchandise trains. They could be seen on any mainline on the .. More |
Changed Sep 27, 2015 Report
