Milwaukee's FM Units

[BrianS]

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!!

[Chief Hiawatha]

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


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[BrianS]

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!

[Chief Hiawatha]

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

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[This message has been edited by Chief Hiawatha (edited 03 June 2000).]