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 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