Re: SP EMD SW1500
Author: SLOCONDR
Date: 09-30-2014 - 15:33
BOB2 Wrote:
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> I came on-board at SP when I still had a chance to
> run almost all of the first generation switchers,
> and second generation "beasts" like the Alco
> center cabs, and as far as I'm concerned the SW
> 1500's were the best diesel switch engine ever
> made. They are responsive, powerful, have great
> visibility, good braking, were extremely reliable,
> and very comfortable to operate.
>
> It is not surprising that they are still in
> demand.
I agree Bob. The SW1500 WAS the BEST switch engine ever. I first learned to run one on the Rialto turn from an engineer by the name of Felix Konzem.