07-25-2016, 03:21 PM
Welcome Ned!! Until 1996, all Newells were non-slide. The next to the last Newell built in 1996 (#436) had a slide. Early 1997 models typically didn't have slides although a few had a single slide. By the middle of the 1997 model run, most had one slide and near the end several (at least 3) two slide coaches were built.
After 1997, non-slide coaches are rare as hen's teeth. #490 (a 1998) and #507 (a 1999) are the only non-slide coaches I am aware of during the later portion of the time frame you mentioned. By 2002, most were 3 or 4 slides although a few 2 slide coaches were made.
In round numbers something like 30-32 Newells were made per year during 1990-2002.
From 1990 through mid 1994, most Newells had the Detroit Diesel 8V92 and an Allison 4 speed although a few CAT or Cummins may be out there. After that time, most were powered with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines with an Allison 6 speed transmission.
After 1997, non-slide coaches are rare as hen's teeth. #490 (a 1998) and #507 (a 1999) are the only non-slide coaches I am aware of during the later portion of the time frame you mentioned. By 2002, most were 3 or 4 slides although a few 2 slide coaches were made.
In round numbers something like 30-32 Newells were made per year during 1990-2002.
From 1990 through mid 1994, most Newells had the Detroit Diesel 8V92 and an Allison 4 speed although a few CAT or Cummins may be out there. After that time, most were powered with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines with an Allison 6 speed transmission.