SONORA BAJA CALIFORNIA 2203
The last operating EMD FT was restored to
operating condition using an upgraded prime
mover and electrics from a GP18 at Mexico's Ben-
jamin Hill Shops. Rebuilding was completed in
December 1991 and is seen at Benjamin Hill,
Sonora, February 27, 1992. An engineless FT B-
unit is expected to be restored and run with the
2203.
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UNION PACIFIC 3593
An EMD SD45-2 was repainted in Desert Storm
camouflage colors in honor of Union Pacific's
66 employees that served in active duty. 3593
was released from the North Little Rock Shops
on February 27, 1991, for service throughout the
railroad's nineteen state system. On August 19,
1991, the locomotive was seen at Portland, Ore.
The "Desert Victory" colors disappeared on Oc-
tober 10, 1991, in favor of UP's traditional ar-
mour yellow.
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