EMD produced 807 of the 12-cylinder SW1500 switchers between 1966 and 1974.  These prolific switchers are easily recognized by their high mounted walkways, tall-low radius arched roof cab, dual exhaust stacks and a long hood headlight. The SW's were offered with either the standard AAR type A or the optional Flexicoil designed trucks.  More than half of the railroads chose the Flexicoil trucks.

Features Include:

• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• High-torque Gearing for Precision Switching
• Authentic SW1500 Sounds (on sound-equipped units)
• Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight and Cab Light
• Separately Applied Details such as brass bell, grab irons, and ladders
• See-through Mesh and Grating
• Constant Intensity Directional Lighting
• Factory-installed Painted Engineer Figures
• Locomotive Composition: ABS plastic with Die Cast Chassis
• Couplers: (2) Operating metal knuckle couplers