HO SW1500 Locomotive Southern Railway #76A (ATH29674)

An HO-scale replica of the EMD SW1500 diesel switcher in Southern Railway livery, unit 76A. This compact model is built for realistic yard and industrial switching on HO layouts, faithfully reproducing the prototype’s period details and modifications—long frame-mounted handrails, a firecracker antenna, a large fuel tank, and the absence of MU hoses. The Southern roster included a small group of SW1500s in Kentucky and Tennessee, and this model captures that historic character for authentic operation on modern layouts.

Beyond looks, the model offers practical features for smooth, reliable operation: lit ground lights, a detailed cab interior, see-through radiator grille and cab windows, and finely detailed handrails with separately applied grab irons. It rides on McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible), all-wheel drive with precision gears, and all-wheel electrical pickup for steady performance. Available in DCC-ready form with a 21-pin plug and in sound-equipped variants using SoundTraxx Economi sound for both DC and DCC layouts, plus LED lighting for longevity. The model supports an 18-inch minimum radius and uses an injection-molded body for durability and realism.