The EMD SW9 was built between 1950 and 1953 and utilizes a 1200 horsepower 567B prime mover. More than 800 copies of this locomotive were made and many railroads and industries across North America have either bought units new or used. This “yard goat” switcher has gone on to serve for more 60 years and counting, with units continuing is service today.

Features:

• Heavy Diecast Chassis for Maximum Traction
• 5-Pole Skew Wound Armature Motor
• Precisely Meshed Gears for Silent Running
• Machined Brass Flywheels
• More Than 60 Factory-Applied Detail Parts
• Consumer-Applied Parts Package
• Low Speed under 3 Scale MPH
• LED Constant & Directional Headlights
• Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers
• Cab Interior with Crew
• See-Through Steps & Foot Boards
• Dual lens headlights
• Standard size fuel tank
• Firecracker antenna
• Nathan M-3 horn
• Steam locomotive style class lights
• 4-stanchion front rear end handrails w/ drop steps
• Front and rear MU stands
• Square truck journal boxes
• Front and rear pilot drop grabirons

Reservations Due By: November 29, 2010

Expected Release: May 2011