HO SW1500 Locomotive with DCC & Sound Frisco #317 (ATH29777)

HO-scale SW1500 switcher locomotive with DCC and sound in Frisco livery, number 317, designed for realistic yard and industrial switching on a model railroad. Based on the EMD SW1500 built in the late 1960s to early 1970s, this 4-axle diesel delivers about 1,500 horsepower in miniature and recreates the prototype’s two exhaust stacks, large fuel tank, and compact cab while delivering DCC-ready and sound-equipped operation for authentic, hands-on switching.

Details include operating ground lights and a cab Stratolight beacon (functioning in DCC mode), a detailed cab interior, MU hoses and stands, dual exhaust stacks, printed numberboards, fine-scale handrails, see-through radiator grille and cab windows, front and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands, and separately applied wire grab irons. McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) equip it for reliable couplings, while RP25 wheels and all-wheel drive with smooth gears ensure steady performance. The model is DCC-ready with Quick Plug technology using a 21-pin connector, and the redesigned can motor provides stronger, quieter power. Sound-equipped variants feature onboard DCC with SoundTraxx Economi sound and a single cube speaker, with lighting and sound operable in both DC and DCC modes; a CV chart is included for tweakability. A minimum 18-inch radius keeps it layout-friendly, and the injection-molded body and detailed finish deliver a convincing Frisco appearance.