The SW-1500 was such a popular switcher, that not even World War II could squelch the demand. EMD introduced the 1,500 h.p. locomotive in 1939 and production was halted between 1942 and 1945 by the War Production Board. The WPB placed restrictions on locomotive manufacturers during that time due to the war effort. By the time EMD stopped producing the SW-1500 in 1949, they had sold over 1,100 units.

Features:

• Directionally Controlled Headlight
• Intricately Detailed ABS Body
• Metal Wheels and Axles
• Operating Metal Coupler
• Colorful Paint Scheme
• (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors
• Locomotive Speed Control
• Track Varied Operating Headlight
• Proto-Sound 2.0 Digital Command and sound system with Freight Yard sounds, squeaking brakes and more...
• All Metal Wheels and Gears
• Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank
• Unit Measures:11 3/4" x 2 1/2" x4"
• Operates On O-27 Curves
• Includes instructionsm