| Title: |
UP GTEL 4500 #62 - Union Pacific |
| Description: |
This is one of the 2nd generation GTEL's (gas-turbine-electric locomotive) built by GE in March of 1954 as Union Pacific #62 (serial #32029). The loco was a model 4500 GTEL was an hybrid carbody & hood loco with an outside walkway which earned it the nickname the "Veranda"model. It was eventually equipped with multiple-unit controls to run with diesels. After only 9-10 years of service, the 2nd generation GTELs were retired between August 1963 to June, 1964. No location, date or photographer listed for the photo so approximates were used. It now is part of my rr collection.. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1960 Upload Date: 12/20/2025 7:02:51 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, WY |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
UP 62(4500 GTEL) |
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