What models of FM diesels did the Milwaukee own? I know of the Erie-Builts and some small (H12-44 I think) switchers, but did they ever own anything larger? I seem to remember some road units, but were they Trainmasters of Baby-Trainmasters? Thanks for the help, guys!!
Hi Brian, Following is a list of FM types used by the MILW: ALT 200.3 ALT 100.3 CFA 16-4 CFB 16-4 H16-44 H16-66 H12-44 ALT 100.6a Hope this helps, The Chief ------------------ .......MILWAUKEE........ "The Resourceful Road"
Did the H16-66's look anything like the H24-66's? Was it the same body with a different engine, or was it a totally different engine? Thanks for the help!
The H16-66s built before 1954 (ie: MILWs) had the Raymond Loewy style carbody, as opposed to the "spartan" H24 TrainMaster style. According to the photos I am looking at, they are shorter than an H24-66, based on the number and size of carbody louvers and stanchions. They are longer "Baby Trainmaster" looking units. My Milwaukee TechSpec Manual lists the following info: Milwaukee Class: 16FRS6 units: 550-555 new (Breakdown): 16 = 1600hp F = Fairbanks Morse RS = Road Switcher 6 = 6 axle Build Date: 1953 Weight/as delivered: 297740 Tractive Effort: 78750 Powerplants appear to be the same for 1600hp at 850rpm. CH ------------------ .......MILWAUKEE........ "The Resourceful Road" [This message has been edited by Chief Hiawatha (edited 03 June 2000).]