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UP 9910 SD59MX
Union Pacific 9910 an EMD SD59MX built from SD60M 2424, former 6269, sitting in Roseville, CA. on August 7, 2015.
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UP 9910, UP Designation SD59MX

UP 9910 is an SD59MX. Reportedly UP 9910 was first built in Nov 1991 by EMD as a model SD60M, builders number 906100-1, UP SD60M 6269 becoming 2424, from UP series 2240-2520.
This locomotive was rebuilt in 2012 by EMD in 2012 as an SD59MX-2, UP 9910, new serial number 906100-1. The SD59MX is also known as an SD32ECO.
UP 9910 in Roseville
Photo of UP 9910 an SD59MX built from SD60M 2424, former 6269, sits in Roseville, CA. on August 7, 2015.
UP 9910 in Benicia
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Union Pacific (UP) 9910 and 9921 sit in Benicia, CA waiting for work.

UP 9912, UP Designation SD59MX

UP 9912, an EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX). Reportedly: it was built in 1991 by EMD as 6276, a model SD60M, builders number 20107425-011. It was renumbered 2431, retired as such in 2012, rebuilt as UP SD59MX 9911.
Mission Bay Turn in San José
Union Pacific (UP) 9912 and 9923 lead Mission Bay Turn, headed north on Monday, May 20, 2024, at College Park in San José, CA.
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UP 9913, UP Designation SD59MX

According to good sources UP SD59MX 9913 was built in 1991 by EMD as 6285, a model SD60M, builders number 906100-17. It was renumbered 2440, retired as such in 2012, rebuilt as UP SD59MX 9913.
SD59MX 9913 at Watsonville
On Thursday, April 25, 2019 UP 9913 was part of the set 9914, 9913, 9918 waiting for work in Watsonville Junction, CA.

UP 9914, UP Designation SD59MX

According to good sources UP SD59MX 9914 was built in 1992 by EMD as a model SD60M, UP 6295, UP Serial Number 906100-27, Order No 906100, Frame Number 906100-27. It was subsequently renumbered UP 2450 and retired as such in 2012, rebuilt as UP SD59MX 9914.
In Watsonville Jct., 2013
Union Pacific SD59MX 9914 spent Aug. 8, 2013 at Watsonville, CA. According to Matt Vurek, "FYI, the SD59MXs are used on the nocturnal LRQ-53 Aromas - San Jose "Rock Job" (on duty 7pm weeknights). Unlike the 4 axle power around WJct, they are not used on any daytime locals."
In Watsonville Jct., 2019
On Thursday, April 25, 2019 9914 was part of the set 9914, 9913, 9918 waiting for work in Watsonville Junction, CA.

UP 9915, EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX)

UP 9915 is an EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX). Reportedly: it was built in 1992 by EMD as 6315, a model SD60M, builders number 906100-47. It was renumbered 2470, retired as such in 2011 and then it was rebuilt, builder's number 20107425-001.
UP SD59MXs in Susuin City
UP 9918, 9915 and 9923 are in Suisun City, CA, near the intersection of Cordelia St. and Pennsylvania Ave. at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. According to Paul Jansson, "Usually power for the job LRJ90 Suisun to Roseville hauler, they stop and work Davis on the way to Roseville."

UP 9916, EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX)

UP 9916 is an EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX). Reportedly: it was built in 1992 by EMD as 6316, a model SD60M, builders number 926302-1. It was renumbered 2471, retired as such in 2011 and then it was rebuilt, repower serial number 20107425-002.
Mission Bay at College Park
Union Pacific (UP) 9916 and 9919 lead the Mission Bay Turn into College Park in San Jose, CA, at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024.

UP 9918, EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX)

UP 9918 is an EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX). Reportedly: it was built in 1992 by EMD as 6321, a model SD60M, builders number 926302-6. It was renumbered 2477, retired as such in 2012 and then it was rebuilt.
UP SD59MX 9918 in Watsonville
On Thursday, April 25, 2019 UP 9918 was part of the set 9914, 9913, 9918 waiting for work in Watsonville Junction, CA.
UP SD59MXs in Susuin City
UP 9918, 9915 and 9923 are in Suisun City, CA, near the intersection of Cordelia St. and Pennsylvania Ave. at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. According to Paul Jansson, "Usually power for the job LRJ90 Suisun to Roseville hauler, they stop and work Davis on the way to Roseville."

UP 9919, EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX)

UP 9919 is an EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX). Reportedly: it was built in 1992 by EMD as 6327, a model SD60M, builders number 926302-12. It was renumbered 2482, retired as such in 2012 and then it was rebuilt in 2012, repower serial number 20107425-005.
Mission Bay in San Jose
Union Pacific (UP) 9919 and 9916 lead the Mission Bay Turn into College Park in San Jose, CA on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, as a northbound commute shoots by with JPBX 905 shoving on the rear.Union Pacific (UP) 9919 and 9916 lead the Mission Bay Turn into College Park in San Jose, CA on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, as a northbound commute shoots by with JPBX 905 shoving on the rear.

UP 9923, EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX)

UP 9923 is an EMD SD32ECO (UP Designation SD59MX). Reportedly: it was built in 1992 by EMD as 6351, a model SD60M, builders number 926302-36. It was renumbered 2506, retired as such in 2012 and then it was rebuilt, builder's number 20107425-006.
UP SD59MXs in Susuin City
UP 9918, 9915 and 9923 are in Suisun City, CA, near the intersection of Cordelia St. and Pennsylvania Ave. at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. According to Paul Jansson, "Usually power for the job LRJ90 Suisun to Roseville hauler, they stop and work Davis on the way to Roseville."

UP 9927, UP Designation SD59MX

UP 9927 is an EMD SD59MX. Reportedly: UP SD59MX 9927 was built in 1992 by EMD as 6312, a model SD60M, builders number 906100-44. It was renumbered 2467, retired as such in 2012, in 2014 it was rebuilt as UP SD59MX 9927. (These locomotives are also referenced by some as EMD SD59-2s and/or EMD SD32ECOs.)
Daylight Rock Job in San Jose
UP 9927 and 9914 lead a daylight edition of the Rock Job, LRQ53, headed north at 4:13 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at College Park station in San Jose, CA.

UP 9950 EMD SD40-2

Reportedly: UP 9950 was built in 1980 by EMD as SD40-2 MP 3320 serial number 786269-9. It became UP 4320, then UP 9950 after the merger.
UP 9950 in Barstow
At Barstow, CA, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 3:10 p.m. Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) 9950 is sitting at the Western American Railroad Museum at the Harvey House.

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