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Date: 05/23/15 15:07
Athearn SW7? Calf number needed
Author: BNModeler

Anyone have any idea of a number series for the Athearn SW7 Calf in SP would be?

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Date: 05/23/15 16:19
Re: Athearn SW7? Calf number needed
Author: bobc19024

The SP's "calves" (TR6B - 800hp) were numbered 4700-4703, then renumbered in the 1965 renumbering to 1150-1153 (in order).
The 4700 was originally half of the EMD demonstrator unit numbered 1600-1600B. They became SP property on 4/25/1951

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Date: 05/23/15 19:09
Re: Athearn SW7? Calf number needed
Author: icancmp193

So, the Athearn Calf, which is an SW7, needs a little work to be a Southern Pacific TR6B, which is derived from the SW8. At the very least, one less stack and the louvres are not correct for an TR6 (SW8).

Tom Y



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/23/15 19:10 by icancmp193.

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