From coach and freight yards to primary power for shortlines, the WalthersMainline SW7 is a perfect choice for your HO layout! Delivering 1200-horsepower from an updated 567A prime mover, the prototypes proved popular with both railroads and industrial lines, with nearly 500 produced from 1949 to 1951 with several still in service.

Each limited-edition, layout-ready model is packed with features including:

• Phase II body as appropriate with straight front cab windows and wire grille radiator cover
• Dual tall conical exhaust stacks
• Large front radiator grille
• Single straight hood to cab transition
• 6 louvered side doors with letterboard gap
• Factory-installed grab irons on hood and cab
• With or without footboards as appropriate
• Headlight style matches prototype practice as appropriate
• Available with ESU Sound & DCC for DCC and DC layouts featuring:

- Fully DCC compatible

- 14, 28, 128 speed steps

- Dual mode DC and DCC

- 4 air horns changeable by CVs

- 2 bells changeable by CVs

- Full 8-notch 567A prime mover sounds

- Compressor

• Preinstalled cube-type speaker on Sound & DCC and Standard DC units
• Standard DC units come with Next18 plug for user installed decoders
• Same powerful drive as WalthersProto locos featuring:

- Five-pole skew-wound motor

- 14:1 gear ratio

- Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation

- All-wheel drive and electrical pickup

- Heavy die cast metal chassis

- Constant and directional LED headlights

• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers

Order Due Date: March 31, 2026

Anticipated Delivery Date: December 2027

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