{"product_id":"rapido-trains-1106505-ho-scale-emd-sw10-dc-dcc-sound-union-pacific-early-w-large-cab-herald-1208","title":"Rapido Trains 1106505 HO Scale EMD SW10 (DC\/DCC\/Sound): Union Pacific - Early w\/ Large Cab Herald: #1208","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRapido Trains 1106505 HO Scale EMD SW10 (DC\/DCC\/Sound): Union Pacific - Early w\/ Large Cab Herald: #1208\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late-1970s, Union Pacific performed a motive power study to determine how many switch engines were needed for yard service. Their aging fleet of SW7, SW9 and TR5A switch engines, which were built between the late-1930s and early-1950s, were due for overhaul or replacement. The price of a new switch engine was at a premium during this time, so UP choose to rebuild these engines in small batches to spread out the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rebuild program commenced at UP's former Omaha Shops, with UP 1848 serving as the first switch engine to be selected for the rebuild program. Upon entering the shops, the locomotive was nearly stripped of every component, including the trucks, prime mover and other internal components, and the cab interior. Sill handrails were added while the frame was steam cleaned. The trucks were also completely overhauled and converted to roller bearings. The older 567-power assemblies were swapped out for newer 645-assemblies, all-new cabling and wiring and two new 36\", electrically-driven cooling fans (from retired GP9s) on the unique hood hump. A new sand box was fabricated and placed on the front of the nose along with MU capabilities. The cab was updated to FRA-mandated \"clean cab\" standards with a new AAR control stand and even a refrigerator!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total 75 SW10s rolled out of UP's Omaha Shops, all rebuilt between 1979 and 1984. The SW10s were sent to yards across the system in the 1980s. By the mid-1990s, many began to show their age. Many SW10s were sold to finance or resellers and found their way on shortlines, terminal roads and leasing services. Fifteen units were sold to Ferromex while a handful wound up on Canadian Pacific. Perhaps the most famous SW10 was ex-UP 1243, which was renumbered to 96 and assigned to the steam program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2017, UP donated the 96 to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, where it continues to operate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuilt hood featuring hump for cooling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed radiator fans with etched-metal grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannon and company licensed fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle chime horn with bracket on cab front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-weather windows, cab shades where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit control stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through metal etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany road specific details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy diecast frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast gear boxes for added weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi scale metal couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull LED lighting, including operating beacons\/flashing lights where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/Sound (ESU LokSound) options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMo-Power capacitor system for uninterrupted operation in DCC power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad number 1208:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly, as-rebuilt paint scheme with large UP Shield on cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose and cab roadnumbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-weather window on engineer's side window, sunshade on conductor's side window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly 4-pattern \"v\" shape pilot stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle chime Leslie airhorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeacon on cab roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum exhaust stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra all-weather window, sunshades and cab arm rest in polybag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67767799480533,"sku":"RAP1106505","price":359.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/rapido-trains-1106505-ho-scale-emd-sw10-dc-dcc-sound-union-pacific-early-w-large-cab-herald-1208.png?v=1792080490","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/rapido-trains-1106505-ho-scale-emd-sw10-dc-dcc-sound-union-pacific-early-w-large-cab-herald-1208","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}