[CBQ] SW1500's [was] Re: Switcher in road freight

[Norm Metcalf <n.metcalf@att.net>]

The CBQ didn't buy any SW1500's. Norm Metcalf, Boulder Colorado

On 4/24/2012 7:42 AM, Charlie Vlk wrote:
> First, I respect the guys who actually ran the units and understand the 
> “SW15” designation that the BN gave the units.
>
> I am not sure, however, that that relates to the CB&Q….. I believe they 
> bought SW1500s.  I don’t have the resources at hand to research what the 
> units were designated under the CB&Q so can’t comment on them being called 
> SW15 up to the time of the merger.
>
> The bigger point is that if you went to buy a CB&Q “SW15” at the hobby shop 
> you wouldn’t find one…….the EMD designation of SW1500 is what they are listed 
> under.  It isn’t a “foamer” designation…..it is the official EMD model name 
> and I wasn’t aware of the BN rebuild designation for the units.
>
> Charlie Vlk
>
>


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