| SP SD40T-2 8327, Clyde, Illinois, March 1982, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in March 1979 (c/n 786175-1) it was assigned UP 8838, but was retired January 17, 2001 before receivi`g that number. It is fitted with a 123 inch nose, the original purpose was to contain the equipment necessary to operate as a radio-controlled mid-train helper. |