I'm looking for the model/type of SP #5204. I know it's Baldwin built, has 6 wheel trucks, and was in service around 1951 near Folsom, CA. What I can't find is the type. There have been conflicting sources saying that it's a DRS-6-6-1500, an AS-615, and an AS-616. Espee.railfan.net didn't have 5204 listed.
Then, after that's been figured out, I'll be looking for a model of whatever it is and will probably need help with that too.
thanks,
Kevin
Hi
The book "Southern Pacific Dieselization" by John Bonds Garmany (PFM 1985, ISBN No. 0-915713-12-8) has the following information about #5204 :
Baldwin DRS 6-6-1500 Nos. 5203 - 5312 were delivered in 1949 and classified by SP as DF-101.
Stewart made some Baldwin Diesels, but other members on the forum can tell you about that.
Regards, Yukonsam
Thank you. Knowing what it is helps when looking for one.
Oops!
The numbers of SP class DF-101 is of course 5203-5212.
On page 96 in the Walthers 2007 catalog, there are pictures of Stewart models of AS-616 numbered incorrectly as 5205 and 5207.
Regards, Yukonsam