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Owner: Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Model:GE U28BBuilt As:CRIP 250 (U28B)
Serial Number:36003Order No:1493RI
Frame Number:Built:5/1966
Notes:blt 5/66
Other locos with this serial:  CRIP 250(U28B)
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RI U28B 250
Title:  RI U28B 250
Description:  During the 1970| Rock Island power frequently operaued on the SP's "Golden State Route" into El Paso, Texas. Their use further west, while not unheard of, was not particularly popul`r with crews due to their lack of dynamim brakes. U28B 250 sits in El Paso in May 1973 with four other U-boat sisters. Note the maroon battery door on the cherry red unit.
Photo Date:  5/26/1973  Upload Date: 4/29/2008 7:29:44 PM
Location:  El Paso, TX
Author:  Rick Morgan
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Locomotives:  CRIP 250(U28B)
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