{"product_id":"ath-2528","title":"HO ATH SW1500 Locomotive Legendary Liveries PE #2447 (ATH-2528)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the HO-scale Athearn SW1500 switcher locomotive in Legendary Liveries, a ready-to-run model that recreates a 1,500-horsepower EMD SW1500 switcher used on light freight and industrial runs from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. It features a bulkier carbody, twin exhaust stacks, see-through radiator grilles and cab windows, and a highly detailed injection-molded shell. The Legendary Liveries edition offers iconic paint schemes for collectors and protofreelance operators alike, and the model is designed to run on standard hobby layouts with an 18-inch minimum radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eBeyond its looks, this SW1500 is engineered for smooth, dependable operation. Highlights include operating ground lights, LED lighting, and front and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands; fine-scale handrails; a detailed cab interior; and separately applied wire grab irons. McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee compatible), all-wheel drive with precision gears, and all-wheel electrical pickup help ensure steady, quiet running. The design is DCC-ready with Quick Plug technology and a 21-pin NEM connector, and the model uses an improved 5-pole skew-wound can motor and RP25 wheels for reliable performance on most tracks. The injection-molded body and see-through grille details contribute to a durable, lifelike finish. The minimum radius remains 18 inches, making it suitable for many layouts. Some sound-equipped variants add an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound, a single cube speaker, and NMRA-compatible features that can be tuned via CVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47557146902580,"sku":"ATH-2528","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATH-2528.jpg?v=1772829024","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath-2528","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}