Re: Over the hump.
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 02-27-2012 - 18:15
Gary Hunter Wrote:
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> I assume you have roster data about loco numbers.
> What do you show for #4606? What were the numbers
> for SW8s? Lower-numbered 4600s were typical road
> power for the Berdoo (1955-0n), usually as a pair
> of switchers, with the solid orange, silver and
> black scheme. There was a locally assigned
> tiger-striped SW1, #1011, (replacing the
> 44-tonner) that was the power for the Arrowhead
> and other locals. Otherwise the usual power from
> State St. would be two locos with numbering in the
> low 4600s (TR6?) and no extra lights at all. I
> have found pics here and there ID'ing the 4600s as
> either TR6 or SW900. I don't take all caption
> data as gospel. I never saw a cow-calf unit in my
> experiences with the Berdoo. And thanks for the
> info.
Looks like SP5103 answered your question.
I'll just add that the SW900's were 4624-4633, and at one time or another, all worked the LA Division (including the PE).