HO SW1500 Ready to Run with DCC and Sound (WC #1569) (ATH28758)

An HO-scale SW1500 switcher locomotive, this ready-to-run model brings Wisconsin Central's SW1500 units to life on a model railroad layout. Built for yard switching and light freight work, it features a detailed cab interior, see-through radiator grille and cab windows, and prototype-ready details such as a weed-cutter style plow, MU hoses, a whip-style antenna, and Flexicoil trucks. It rides on RP25 wheels and includes a 1,100-gallon fuel tank for realism. Available as a DCC-ready model with a 21-pin plug or as a DCC-and-sound version with Tsunami2 sound and dual cube speakers, it delivers dependable operation on DC or DCC layouts with LED lighting for long life.

Engineering highlights include an all-wheel-drive drivetrain with precision gears for smooth, quiet operation and reliable current pickup, plus separately applied wire grab irons and a see-through radiator grille. McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) ensure prototypical coupling, while minimum 18-inch radii keep it friendly for smaller layouts. The DCC-ready variant uses Quick Plug plug-and-play technology, while the DCC-and-sound model features onboard Tsunami2 sound with dual speakers; engine, horn, and bell sounds operate in DC, and all functions are NMRA-compatible in DCC. The model is fully assembled and ready to run, with window packaging for easy viewing.