{"product_id":"athearn-29676-ho-scale-emd-sw1500-minneapolis-northfield-southern-mns-37","title":"Athearn 29676 HO Scale EMD SW1500 Minneapolis, Northfield \u0026 Southern MNS 37","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn 29676 HO Scale EMD SW1500 Minneapolis, Northfield \u0026amp; Southern MNS 37\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn EMD SW1500 is a 4-axle diesel switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1966 and 1974. It is similar in appearance to the EMD SW1000 model, which has a different engine and has one exhaust stack while the SW1500 has two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower was provided by an EMD 645E 12-cylinder engine which generated 1,500 horsepower. This locomotive was built on the same common frame as the EMD SW1000, giving it an overall length of 44 feet 8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SW1500 featured a bulkier carbody and was a bit heavier from earlier models although its intended use remained the same, working light branch lines or in industrial settings. Many railroads regularly used SW1500s for road freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMD Order #4506 consisted of a pair of SW1500s for shortline operator Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway. Constructed in 1966, the units were equipped with MU capability and were often found running together or with a SW1200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexicoil Trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirecracker antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHood-mounted handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Hancock Air Whistles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall plow on front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootboards on rear pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating ground lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting for long life and reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual exhaust stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine scale handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal hoses as appropriate to the prototype road (MU capability was a railroad specified option for these locos, and some railroads did not order it).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through radiator intake grille and cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow or high mounted windshield wipers per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular or oval builder’s plate where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied air tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly-detailed, injection molded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC: Ready \/ 21-Pin NEW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSOUND: Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxles: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIGHTED: LED Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Age Recommendation: 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Assembly Required: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43958380298453,"sku":"ATH29676","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/athearn-29676-ho-scale-emd-sw1500-minneapolis-northfield-southern-mns-37.jpg?v=1674240880","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/athearn-29676-ho-scale-emd-sw1500-minneapolis-northfield-southern-mns-37","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}