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Feb 26, 2026 - HO Scale
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - EMD (Electro-Motive Division) SW9 Diesel Locomotives (New +10)
Dear HO Scale Customers;
Rapido Trains Inc. is excited to announce 3 New Scheme Additions for the EMD (Electro-Motive Division) SW9 Diesel Locomotives
Canadian National Post-1954 Scheme
Rapido Trains Inc. third addition is the Canadian National Post-1954 Scheme. While it is very similar to the as-delivered scheme, this version features the Maple Leaf logo inside of the circle. As far as we know, all ten CN SW9s got the roundel and anyone modelling the late 1950s and 1960s will need this modified version.
The Canadian National Post-1954 Schemes Feature:
- Single chime airhorn
- AAR "switcher trucks" with plain bearings
- Single-barrel headlight with numberboards
- Hood-mounted handrails
- Brass-simulated bell
- CN Maple Leaf 1954 round logo
- Limited stock!
Soo Line "Twin Ports" Duluth and Superior 2-Unit Set
In 1978, the Soo Line repainted SW9 2119 into a tribute scheme dedicated to the Port of Superior. It was done up just in time for Railroad Appreciation Day in Superior, Wisconsin. Later in 1979, the Soo repainted 2118 into a similar scheme but with Duluth affixed to the sides. Together, these two SW9s worked on transfer jobs between the two ports.
Soo Line 2118 and 2119 2-Unit Set Feature:
- Dual Leslie airhorns
- Spark arrestors
- Beacons on cab roof
- Brass-colored bells
- Wave graphics with "Duluth" or "Superior"
- Limited stock!
Cambria and Indiana Bicentennial
The Cambria and Indiana Railroad was a scrappy shortline buried in the heart of Pennsylvania's coal country. At one point they generated the most revenue per mile hauling coal out of the mines, headed to one of Bethlehem Steel's plants.
In 1976, as the USA was celebrating their 200th Anniversary, the C&I joined in on the fun, repainting SW9 number 36 in "Spirit of '76" colors. Even the trucks were white and blue!
The C&I Bicentennial SW9 Features:
- Modified headlight
- Hancock 4710 air whistle (without reflector)
- Plain bearing Flexicoil trucks
- Hood-mounted handrails
- Limited stock!
Canadian National
Delivered in 1952 / GMDD
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- CN style spark arrestors (in polybag)
- Large barrel style headlight
- Frame mounted side handrails
Canadian Pacific
Delivered in 1953 / GMDD
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- Short side handrails
- Small number boards next to the headlight
- Large barrel style headlight
The SW9 locomotive continued Electro-Motive Division’s excellence of small, compact “switcher” engines for yard and local service. From November 1950 to December of 1953, nearly 800 SW9s were built in the LaGrange production facility. Meanwhile, in London, Ontario, GMDD rolled out 29 for Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. The SW9 was outfitted with the popular 567B prime mover, while a handful received the upgraded 567BC motors that would later be the power of the SW1200 series. A staggering 69 railroads (industrial, short lines and class one roads) would purchase the SW9! The Illinois Central received 70 SW9s, which was the largest order of the production run.
The Rapido Trains HO scale SW9 locomotive Features:
- Highly detailed cab interior
- See-through metal etched parts
- Many road specific details
- Heavy diecast frame
- Diecast gear boxes for added weight
- Rapido Semi Scale metal couplers
- Full LED lighting, including: operating beacons/flashing lights where appropriate
- DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/ESU LokSound
- Featuring the Rapido MoPower capacitor
Order Due Date: April 15, 2026
Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2027
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