HO EMD SW1500 Locomotive with DCC and Sound (ATH-2550)

HO Scale SW1500 Switcher Locomotive with DCC and Sound is a detailed HO-model replica of Athearn’s SW1500 switcher, built for yard and light industrial switching on an HO layout. It includes an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound and a single cube speaker, delivering authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds on DCC; on DC layouts, some functions are limited, while DCC mode provides full NMRA-compatible operation and control.

Designed to capture the prototype, the model features LED lighting, see-through radiator grilles and cab windows, and finely detailed handrails and cab interior. It rides on an injection-molded body with sturdy construction, uses McHenry scale knuckle couplers and all-wheel drive for smooth, quiet operation, and incorporates a 21-pin NMRA plug-and-play DCC interface for quick setup. The minimum operating radius is 18 inches, making it a versatile addition to HO layouts for realistic switching duties.