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Post by loco8107 on Feb 9, 2024 10:44:43 GMT -8
Guess I'm going to have to pick up a copy, cause quite honestly, I don't understand the hype in regards to these locomotives. Not hating by any means but maybe I'll learn a thing or 2 and make some sense out of all this. They were very common on locals in the NE part of the USA. Mainly the CR and to a lesser degree the post CR years. In past years, there probably wasn’t enough paint schemes to do but since ‘99 there definitely is with the CR split. Between the CR variations, both NS schemes, the yn2 and yn3, RDG of course and the LIRR alone there’s plenty plus some of the ex RDG ones were sold over the years too. And it covers a very long time period too- 1968 thru today. |
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Post by sd80mac on Feb 9, 2024 13:40:07 GMT -8
SW1001s could be done in Reading, original Conrail, Conrail white frame, Conrail Quality, Conrail patched for CSX, Conrail patched for NS, standard NS, horsehead NS, CSX YN2, and CSX YN3B. And that's just class 1 schemes, let alone the dozens of industrial and short line schemes that could be offered. And as others have said, there are 3 or 4 different Long Island schemes that they wore as well.
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Post by cemr5396 on Feb 9, 2024 14:21:28 GMT -8
SW1001s could be done in Reading, original Conrail, Conrail white frame, Conrail Quality, Conrail patched for CSX, Conrail patched for NS, standard NS, horsehead NS, CSX YN2, and CSX YN3B. And that's just class 1 schemes, let alone the dozens of industrial and short line schemes that could be offered. And as others have said, there are 3 or 4 different Long Island schemes that they wore as well. There's also the single EJE unit that got CN paint, if you want another Class 1. I posted a pic earlier in the thread. |
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Post by lvrr325 on Feb 9, 2024 21:20:35 GMT -8
I know that. I had the RailPower shell and most of the Detail Associates etched parts. But the OMI chassis was going for about $160.00 at the time. So, given that cost and the amount of time to level-up the RailPower shell, it wasn't worth the investment for me. A ScaleTrains Rivet Counter quality is desired. I have one too; it sits on an Athearn chassis (unpowered) that cost maybe $10. If I wanted it to be nicer I'd probably look into an Atlas chassis given you can find older GE-C for under $100. FWIW I would buy at least one SW1001 in Reading colors if they weren't outrageously priced. |
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Post by alcoc430 on Feb 10, 2024 10:05:54 GMT -8
SW1001s could be done in Reading, original Conrail, Conrail white frame, Conrail Quality, Conrail patched for CSX, Conrail patched for NS, standard NS, horsehead NS, CSX YN2, and CSX YN3B. And that's just class 1 schemes, let alone the dozens of industrial and short line schemes that could be offered. And as others have said, there are 3 or 4 different Long Island schemes that they wore as well. There's also the single EJE unit that got CN paint, if you want another Class 1. I posted a pic earlier in the thread. Also it could be done in Reading patched for Conrail  |
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 10, 2024 11:25:32 GMT -8
SW1001s could be done in Reading, original Conrail, Conrail white frame, Conrail Quality, Conrail patched for CSX, Conrail patched for NS, standard NS, horsehead NS, CSX YN2, and CSX YN3B. And that's just class 1 schemes, let alone the dozens of industrial and short line schemes that could be offered. And as others have said, there are 3 or 4 different Long Island schemes that they wore as well. And the CSX units had a smaller and bigger CSX on the hood depending on which shop painted them. |
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Post by trainworm on Feb 10, 2024 11:36:17 GMT -8
I just want my Galveston Wharves SW1001. Problem is they had different fuel tanks than most other units and a 4 window cab.
Maybe I'll see em.
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Post by ambluco on Feb 10, 2024 12:23:13 GMT -8
Chevy SW1001 for me
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Post by Baikal on Feb 10, 2024 15:43:15 GMT -8
There's also the single EJE unit that got CN paint, if you want another Class 1. I posted a pic earlier in the thread. Also it could be done in Reading patched for Conrail
Why did Reading buy SW1001s instead of SW1000s? Clearance issues? At at a particular place like a steel mill? Or were the SW1000s too tall for multiple locations on the railroad? A few other large Class railroads I bought low-cab units- NH (Alco switchers), NdeM (some G16s), others?
I wonder what the prices were for the SW1000 & SW 1001.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 10, 2024 18:04:31 GMT -8
Also it could be done in Reading patched for Conrail
Why did Reading buy SW1001s instead of SW1000s? Clearance issues? At at a particular place like a steel mill? Or were the SW1000s too tall for multiple locations on the railroad? A few other large Class railroads I bought low-cab units- NH (Alco switchers), NdeM (some G16s), others?
I wonder what the prices were for the SW1000 & SW 1001.
Yes - clearance issues at the steel mills |
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 10, 2024 18:28:27 GMT -8
Those are cute little fellas. I hope youse guys get 'em!
Ed
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Post by hudsonyard on Feb 11, 2024 14:15:42 GMT -8
Also it could be done in Reading patched for Conrail
Why did Reading buy SW1001s instead of SW1000s? Clearance issues? At at a particular place like a steel mill? Or were the SW1000s too tall for multiple locations on the railroad? A few other large Class railroads I bought low-cab units- NH (Alco switchers), NdeM (some G16s), others?
I wonder what the prices were for the SW1000 & SW 1001.
I believe the RDG units low profile was needed for areas around philly, and the steel mill in coatesville, PA. The LIRR units essentially replaced the S1/S2s, they were used heavily in yard service on both the freight and passenger sides and on branches like the bushwick in north brooklyn. They were never equipped with automatic speed control so you would never see one running east of Jamaica in queens. There was a pair that were in married protect duty that were equipped with MU style couplers and control stand that was stationed at harold interlocking near the east river tunnels for decades, these wore a "heritage" pre-MTA ownership inspired paint scheme. I believe the LIRR only has one or two left in service and new york and atlantic only has one left, the remaining ones are stored.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 11, 2024 14:43:30 GMT -8
All but 2 of the NS ones are retired and/or sold. The 2102 and 2103 are rotated as the JBS (Altoona) shop switchers.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 18, 2024 9:14:03 GMT -8
My copy of Diesel Era just arrived today. I don't think it's a coincidence that the cover feature is Part 1 of the Alco C415, history, rosters, owners, etc. But the other half of the magazine is Part 1 of the SW1001. Also a coincidence? MR Craftman had an article about them in the late 80’s complete with the drawings. I still have the issue buried away. |
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Post by milwsd10 on Feb 19, 2024 17:26:38 GMT -8
The Corinth & Counce, famous for their fleet of Incentive Per Diem boxcars, had 3 SW1001's. At least one of them was painted KCS grey: #4300. I could see at least one blue CCR SW1001 on the club layout
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Post by dstark on Feb 22, 2024 9:54:27 GMT -8
I was under the impression the hood was the same as the 1000 and they used the smaller early switcher cab instead of the high cab from the 1000/1500, is it not quite that simple? Not remotely close to that simple. In addition to what to others have mentioned there's the reason the SW1001 came to be - industrial operators weren't happy with EMD's second-generation SW1000 and SW1500 offerings and pushed back. Many of these potential customers had limited clearance situations which worked with EMD first generation switcher overall height and cab profile, but not the higher profile of the SW1000/1500. Some with existing first generation EMD switchers also weren't happy with the noticeably higher walkway height of the SW1000/1500 compared to their existing units. Thus the SW1001 was a back-to-the-drawing-board exercise to come up with a unit that worked for those customers, and as mentioned physically just about everything from the trucks up was unique on these units. |
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Post by soolinerr on Mar 30, 2024 5:34:03 GMT -8
There are so many possible paint schemes in Diesel Era, and that's only part one.
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