HO SW1500 Locomotive IHB #1500 (ATH-2512)

HO scale SW1500 Switcher Locomotive in IHB #1500 is a faithful HO-model of the 1,500-horsepower EMD switcher that powered industrial yards and light freight service in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It recreates the SW1500’s distinctive bulkier carbody and dual exhaust stacks, while LED lighting, a detailed cab interior, and a robust injection-molded body deliver realism on your layout. With a DCC-ready Quick Plug 21-pin wiring system, it’s ready for modern control, and Legendary Liveries options let collectors recreate iconic IHB appearances.

For the IHB roadname, authentic details include AR trucks, a large fuel tank, frame-mounted handrails, MU hoses and a front snowplow, plus see-through radiator grilles and cab windows for added realism. The model rides on RP25-contoured wheels with McHenry scale knuckle couplers and a drive design aimed at smooth, quiet operation. Sound-equipped versions add an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami and a compact speaker, delivering engine, horn, and bell sounds that work on DC or DCC layouts, with CVs to tailor performance and lashups, while a minimum radius of 18 inches helps it negotiate common HO curves.