any idea when Milw. SW1 #1630 was re# to 877. i believe that was the fourth renumbering of this loco. Jim B.?
Built as 1630. To 974 in 1959. Then 946 in 1967. Lastly 877 in 1972. Data from MRHA diesel book.
excellent info, thank you. i am not familiar with this book. would love to have it [if available]. where would i search? regards, mike.
Try here: http://www.mrha.com/item-detail.cfm?ID=Diesel%20non Member price is a bit less.
Withers also has a couple of books on the MILW diesel fleet. Withers MILW diesels Vol 1 Withers MILW diesels Vol 2