NYC diesel renumbering?

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I have searched everywhere but I cannot figure out when the New York Central renumbered its diesel locomotives. I know they did a system wide renumbering in 1936, but this does not account for diesels built or bought after this point that were eventually renumbered at some point. Anyone have any ideas as to when this occurred? Thanks!
 
Renumbering dates -

SW-1 - originally 600s - 1949 & 1966
High Hood Alcos - 614 series - 1939 & 1948
light S-1 - 1948 & 1966
S-3 - 1966
heavy S-1 - 685 class - 1948, 1950, & 1966
Baldwin 660 HP- 1943
S-2 - 1944 & 1966
S-4 - 1966
DES-14 classes - 1948, 1949, 1966
FM H12-44 - 1966
Lima 800 HP switcher - 1966
S-12 - 1966
SW 900 - 1966F-7 - 1966
FA -1 1955
FB - 1951
Baldwin DR-4-4-15 - 1951
Sharks - 1966
RS-1 & RS-2 & RS-3 - 1966
Some GP7 - 1966
Lima Road Switchers - 1953 & 1966
RS-12 - 1953 & 1966
GP9 -1966
RS-11 & GP-20 & RS-32 & GP-30 & GP-35 -1966

I assume the 1966 renumbering dealt with the upcoming NYC/PRR merger. Info from NYC Diesel Locomotives by Edson, Vail, & Smith - TLC
 
Excellent! Thank you very much for the response! I should probably find myself a copy of that book.
 
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