Athearn 29670 HO Scale EMD SW1500 Southern Pacific SP 2575

Description: Athearn 29670 HO Scale EMD SW1500 Southern Pacific SP 2575 Athearn 29670 HO Scale EMD SW1500 Southern Pacific SP 2575 An EMD SW1500 is a 4-axle diesel switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1966 and 1974. It is similar in appearance to the EMD SW1000 model, which has a different engine and has one exhaust stack while the SW1500 has two. Power was provided by an EMD 645E 12-cylinder engine which generated 1,500 horsepower. This locomotive was built on the same common frame as the EMD SW1000, giving it an overall length of 44 feet 8 inches. The SW1500 featured a bulkier carbody and was a bit heavier from earlier models although its intended use remained the same, working light branch lines or in industrial settings. Many railroads regularly used SW1500s for road freight service. Between 1967 and 1973, Southern Pacific purchased one of the largest orders of SW1500’s with over 200 units to help replace their aging fleet of Alco, Baldwin, and FM switchers. Unique SP spotting features included a large cab-front mounted number board and SP’s full front and rear lighting package. In the mid 1980’s, two SW1500’s (2539 and 2575) were repainted in the red and yellow “Kodachrome” scheme in anticipation of a merger with Santa Fe. Both schemes were slightly different from another and only 2575 lasted in this scheme, retired just before the UP merger of 1996. As many were sold off for further use after the merger, UP retained some for use in areas with lighter track and local switch jobs that needed smaller motive power. FEATURES: Flexicoil Trucks Whip antenna Large fuel tank MU hoses Frame-mounted handrails Nathan P-3 horn SP light package Footboards where appropriate Operating ground lights Newly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before LED lighting for long life and reliable operation Detailed cab interior Drop steps unless noted MU stands Dual exhaust stacks Printed numberboards Fine scale handrails Signal hoses as appropriate to the prototype road (MU capability was a railroad specified option for these locos, and some railroads did not order it). Front and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands Separately applied wire grab irons See-through radiator intake grille and cab windows Low or high mounted windshield wipers per prototype Rectangular or oval builder’s plate where appropriate Separately applied air tank McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector Improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track Highly-detailed, injection molded body Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage Minimum radius: 18” SPECIFICATIONS: DCC: Ready / 21-Pin NEW SOUND: Ready PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD Axles: 4 LIGHTED: LED Lighting Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years Is Assembly Required: No Athearn 29670 HO Scale EMD SW1500 Southern Pacific SP 2575 Athearn 29670 HO Scale EMD SW1500 Southern Pacific SP 2575 An EMD SW1500 is a 4-axle diesel switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1966 and 1974. It is similar in appearance to the EMD SW1000 model, which has a different engine and has one exhaust stack while the SW1500 has two. Power was provided by an EMD 645E 12-cylinder engine which generated 1,500 horsepower. This locomotive was built on the same common frame as the EMD SW1000, giving it an overall length of 44 feet 8 inches. The SW1500 featured a bulkier carbody and was a bit heavier from earlier models although its intended use remained the same, working light branch lines or in industrial settings. Many railroads regularly uséd SW1500s for road freight service. Between 1967 and 1973, Southern Pacific purchased one of the largest orders of SW1500’s with over 200 units to help replace their aging fleet of Alco, Baldwin, and FM switchers. Unique SP spotting features included a large cab-front mounted number board and SP’s full front and rear lighting package. In the mid 1980’s, two SW1500’s (2539 and 2575) were repainted in the red and yellow “Kodachrome” scheme in anticipation of a merger with Santa Fe. Both schemes were slightly different from another and only 2575 lasted in this scheme, retired just before the UP merger of 1996. As many were sold off for further use after the merger, UP retained some for use in areas with lighter track and local switch jobs that needed smaller motive power. FEATURES: Flexicoil Trucks Whip antenna Large fuel tank MU hoses Frame-mounted handrails Nathan P-3 horn SP light package Footboards where appropriate Operating ground lights Newly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before LED lighting for long life and reliable operation Detailed cab interior Drop steps unless noted MU stands Dual exhaust stacks Printed numberboards Fine scale handrails Signal hoses as appropriate to the prototype road (MU capability was a railroad specified option for these locos, and some railroads did not order it). Front and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands Separately applied wire grab irons See-through radiator intake grille and cab windows Low or high mounted windshield wipers per prototype Rectangular or oval builder’s plate where appropriate Separately applied air tank McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector Improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track Highly-detailed, injection molded body Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage Minimum radius: 18” SPECIFICATIONS: DCC: Ready / 21-Pin NEW SOUND: Ready PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD Axles: 4 LIGHTED: LED Lighting Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years Is Assembly Required: No × × × Buy now and save! 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Location: York, Pennsylvania

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