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 #37585  by Glen Warmann
 
I have an Athearn model of ROCK 947, a SW1500. How many SW1500's did the Rock roster, and were they all painted in the blue/white ROCK scheme?? Thanks for any info.

 #37659  by Aa3rt
 
Glen, according to the Rock Island Technical Society, only units 940, 945 and 947 received the blue "ROCK" scheme. You can check their website at:

http://www.simpson.edu/~RITS/

The specific link for the SW1500 write up is...

http://www.simpson.edu/~RITS/equipment/ ... w1500.html

Finally, is this what you are referring to?

http://www.simpson.edu/~RITS/equipment/sw1500/947.jpeg

 #37669  by Glen Warmann
 
Yes, Those are the units I was referring to. You provided all the info I was looking for. Thank you.