HO SW1000 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, VIA #202 (ATH86847)

HO-scale SW1000 Locomotive in VIA Rail Canada livery, number 202. This officially licensed VIA product reproduces the 1,000-horsepower EMD SW1000 switcher, a compact diesel built for yard switching. Available in DCC-ready form (with a 21-pin plug) or as a DCC-and-sound model with Tsunami2 and dual cube speakers, it features LED lighting with ground lights, a detailed cab interior, and authentic exterior detailing such as a see-through grille, fine handrails, and separately applied grab irons. McHenry scale knuckle couplers and RP25 wheel contours ensure smooth, reliable operation on HO track.

Designed for yard work and short local moves on HO layouts, this VIA Rail Canada–liveried model uses an injection-molded, highly detailed body and a robust all-wheel-drive drivetrain for quiet, dependable performance. The DCC/sound version includes an onboard Tsunami2 decoder and cube speaker that works in both DC and DCC modes, while the DCC-ready variant upgrades easily via the 21-pin interface. With a minimum radius of 18 inches and realistic decoration, it’s well suited to realistic yard scenes or as part of a mixed-traffic roster.