BHI Publications
Kansas City Southern Std. Gauge
SW-1500 Switcher
Era 1966 to present
The KCS began replacing their older switchers in 1966 with the introduction
of the SW-1500 units. By the 1970's with many of the older units being
sold or traded in on new units, the KCS began counting on the SW-1500
class locomotives as their primary switcher in terminals and yards.