HO Athearn SW1500 Locomotive with DCC and Sound IHB #1500 (ATH-2532)

HO-scale Athearn SW1500 Switcher Locomotive with DCC and Sound in IHB livery, road number 1500, is built for authentic switching power on yards and industrial tracks. This ready-to-run model captures the SW1500’s compact profile with a highly detailed injection-molded body, see-through grills, and LED lighting that enhances operation and appearance on the layout.

Powered by an on-board DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound and a single speaker, the locomotive runs on DC or DCC and offers NMRA-compatible functions in DCC mode. It delivers smooth, low-speed operation and includes front and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands, frame-mounted handrails, and McHenry knuckle couplers with RP25 wheel contours for reliable performance on most tracks. IHB-specific details such as ARR trucks, a large fuel tank, a front snowplow, a firecracker antenna, MU hoses, and a single-chime horn help recreate prototype practice, while an 18-inch minimum-radius requirement keeps it compatible with common home layouts.