HO SW1500 Locomotive with DCC and Sound – IHB #1507 (ATH-2533)

An HO-scale Athearn EMD SW1500 Switcher Locomotive with DCC and Sound in Indiana Harbor Belt livery, road number 1507, brings a classic industrial switcher to the layout. The SW1500 was built by EMD between 1966 and 1974 and sits on the same frame as the SW1000, featuring a bulkier car body and dual exhaust stacks for a distinctive profile. With about 1,500 horsepower and a length of 44 feet 8 inches, this four-axle switcher is ideal for shunting in industrial yards or handling light freight on an HO-scale railroad.

Inside, a DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound provides authentic engine, horn, and bell effects, powered by a single cube speaker and operable in both DC and DCC. LED lighting and operating ground lights enhance realism, while see-through radiator grilles, cab windows, and separately applied grab irons add detail. McHenry scale knuckle couplers, RP25 wheels, and a robust five-pole motor with flywheels deliver smooth, quiet operation and reliable current with all-wheel pickup. The IHB version adds ARR trucks, a large fuel tank, frame-mounted handrails, a front snowplow, a firecracker antenna, MU hoses, and a single-chime horn, and it requires an 18-inch minimum radius to fit a wide range of layouts.