Description: Scare Rock Island EMD Builder Plate for SW900M SwitcherBuilt November 1958 Up for auction tonight is this EMD builder's plate off of Rock Island number 563, an SW900 switcher built in November 1958. (Technically, 563 was rebuilt from a 1930s-era Electro-Motive Corporation SW switcher with a Winston engine and designated as an SW900M.) EMD built only 274 SW900 switchers, and only 29 for the Rock Island, all of them rebuilds of the earlier EMC SWs. The plate obviously saw a lot of wear in its 32-plus years -- there's paint loss and damage to the left mounting hole, and some crinkling, particularly at the lower left and the right side. But the stampings are clear and deep, and best of all is the bit of Rock Island maroon at the bottom and especially the top edge of the plate. I was lucky to find a photo of 563 wearing that maroon paint working in Keokuk in May 1979 in Mike Sosalla's gallery of Rock Island locomotives. Perhaps this is the builder plate seen in the photo. Check out my other listings for more railroad hardware pieces. I'm always happy to combine shipping when practical. Items ship when the funds land in my bank account. I have 30 years in the hobby, and I guarantee your satisfaction. Simply write me of your intent to return any item within three days of receiving it (not 14 days as eBay indicates), and upon its return, I'll refund the purchase price. Looking for locks and keys? Contact me, and be sure to tell me what you collect. Thanks, Robb
Price: 450 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-09-26T22:46:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
