Railfan & Railroad Apr, '88, Page 42 - 14 Pages of pure heaven, all about SP U25B's with Roster. Includes TE 70-4S's , Bicentennial's and TEBU's . Southern Pacific Historic Diesels, Volume 5, GE U Series Locomotives - by Joe Strapac.

The GE U25B is General Electric's first independent entry into the United States domestic road switcher diesel-electric locomotive railroad market for heavy production road locomotives since 1936.

Southern Pacific Photographic Roster, Locomotive Model: U25B. Unit # Notes Model Serial # Pictures : SP 3100: reblt from #7508, 6708, 6800

Here's proof the two upgraded U25Bs did work together at least once, with SP 3101 and SP 3100 working an eastbound freight from Los Angeles to West Colton yard. This view shows a few of the diesel locomotives on display as part of the Orange Empire Railway Museum at …

SP 2152 displays a damaged cab as it shares a track with SP 6767 which is undergoing repairs. Seen here in Taylor Yard storage. Original road number was 7567, blt 4/64.

SP U25B page. This page is dedicated to SP's fleet of 68 U25B locomotives. Original orders: The SP purchased U25B's new as follows: SP:

Four SP U25Bs (SP 6745, 6717, 6733 and 6752) were extensively rebuilt by Morrison-Knudson, emerging as radically different-looking TE70-4S engines numbered 7030-7033 and wearing a bright red and orange paint job, earning them the nickname “Popsicles.” (1977-1982)

Model Railroader, Sept, '88, Page 116, - Paint Shop detail for the U25B. Microscale Decal sheet 60-186 or 87-186 for the 'Popsicle' TE 70-4S paint scheme. Microscale Decal sheet 87-835 for the Bicentennial paint scheme.

Southern Pacific U25B U25B Stewart kit by Cliff West, who added the roof light and nose lights from Sunrise Enterprises; lenses from MV, paint by Floquil and lettering by Microscale. Models available:

Now that the TE70-4S's have been scrapped, yes, it's the only extant SP U25B. There are about half a dozen U25B's from other railroads preserved here and there around the country, including Milwaukee 5056 at Portola, CA.