HO EMD SW1500 Locomotive w/DCC & Sound, GN #200 (ATH-2538)

HO EMD SW1500 Switcher Locomotive with DCC & Sound in Great Northern livery (GN #200) is an HO-scale replica of General Motors’ four-axle SW1500 switcher, built between 1966 and 1974. This faithful model captures the distinctive two exhaust stacks and the sturdy, workhorse silhouette of the prototype, making it ideal for yard work or industrial sidings on a home layout. Powered by an EMD 645E 12‑cylinder engine, it delivers about 1,500 horsepower, offering authentic switching performance and scale realism on your railroad scene.

Inside, the locomotive includes an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound and a single speaker, with operation that works on both DC and DCC layouts. It features LED lighting for long life, ground lights, see‑through cab and radiator details, and finely rendered handrails with McHenry scale knuckle couplers for reliable coupling. Quick Plug 21‑pin DCC readiness and all‑wheel drive contribute to smooth, quiet operation, while CV-based adjustments and a CV chart allow tuning to taste. Built with a highly detailed injection‑molded body and designed for HO layouts with a minimum recommended radius of 18 inches, it’s ready to bring realistic switching power to industrial or short‑line scenes.