HO SW1500 Locomotive with DCC & Sound Frisco #329 (ATH29778)

HO-scale SW1500 Locomotive with DCC & Sound in Frisco livery is a detailed, ready-to-run diesel switcher that faithfully recreates the look and function of the EMD SW1500 used on light branch lines and in industrial yards. This Frisco model, numbered 329, offers flexible control with options for DCC-ready operation or onboard sound, delivering authentic switching performance on a layout.

Road-specific detailing includes ARR trucks with Timken bearings, a Firecracker antenna, a large fuel tank, MU hoses, and frame-mounted handrails, along with a small single-chime horn and a cab Stratolight beacon that operates in DCC mode. Additional refinements such as lit ground lights, a detailed cab interior, dual exhaust stacks, printed number boards, fine-scale handrails, see-through radiator grilles and cab windows, front and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands, and separately applied grab irons enhance realism. The model rides on an all-wheel-drive drivetrain with a 5-pole skew-wound motor and flywheels for smooth, quiet operation, uses RP25-contoured wheels, and includes McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible). DCC-ready versions feature a Quick Plug 21-pin connector, while DCC & sound models add Economi sound with a single-cube speaker and full function operation in DC and DCC; minimum radius is 18 inches. Prototypically, the SW1500 delivered about 1,500 horsepower and was a versatile switcher for industrial duties.