{"product_id":"ath86848","title":"HO SW1000 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, VIA #203 (ATH86848)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHO Scale VIA Rail SW1000 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, VIA 203 is a detailed HO model of VIA Rail Canada’s 1,000-horsepower EMD SW1000 switcher. Officially licensed by VIA Rail Canada, this ready-to-run locomotive captures the prototype’s distinctive look with a Sinclair antenna, roller-bearing trucks, and a 600-gallon fuel tank. The four-axle switcher was built for yard work and short-haul moves, and this model brings that role to life on HO layouts with accurate proportions and high-quality decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s offered in DCC-ready form with a 21-pin plug, or as a DCC and sound model powered by Tsunami2 with dual cube speakers for authentic engine, horn, and bell sounds. On DC or DCC layouts it features lit ground lights, LED lighting, a detailed cab interior, see-through radiator grille and cab windows, and separately applied wire grab irons, plus McHenry scale knuckle couplers that are Kadee-compatible. The drive system uses all-wheel drive with precision gears and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth, quiet operation, driven by a 5-pole skew-wound motor with flywheels; RP25 wheels ensure reliable performance across common HO track. The model is fully assembled and ready-to-run, with an 18-inch minimum radius for layout compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924879917108,"sku":"ATH86848","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATH86848.jpg?v=1782141332","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath86848","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}