Walthers Emd Sw1 Diesel Locomotive Switcher Ho Gauge Amtrak Powered DC Nib

WALTHERS EMD SW1 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE SWITCHER. NEW IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH FACTORY SEALED PACKAGING.

READY TO RUN NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. In 1939, Electro-Motive Corporation launched one of its most successful locomotives, the SW1.

When new, they were generally assigned to industrial switching or big city yards where smoke. From steam locos presented problems. As new and more powerful switchers arrived, they were. Many were reassigned to branch lines where poor track and slow. Speeds were easily handled by the SW1.

As retirements began, many shortline operators found. Then an ideal choice for their first diesels. Lumber companies, sand and gravel pits, steel mills. And other heavy industries also used "retired" SW1s. Some remained in service to appear on the.

Rosters of such class A roads as the Burlington Northern and Conrail. On your layout the SW1 is. Right at home from 1939 through the 1990s. Walthers HO scale model is a superb replica, with a highly detailed plastic body, add-on. Handrails, cab interior, and window "glass".

Inside, there's a rugged Mashima can motor with a flywheel, and a unique Roco drive that. Equipment, along with a die-cast metal frame that brings the weight of the loco to 11 ounces. Paint scheme is silver with the red, white, and blue Amtrak stripe with black lettering. The item "WALTHERS EMD SW1 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE SWITCHER HO GAUGE AMTRAK POWERED DC NIB" is in sale since Sunday, August 28, 2016.

This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\HO Scale\Locomotives". The seller is "kayleighd" and is located in Sanford, Maine. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Features: Painted
Gauge: HO GAUGE
MPN: 932-1365
Age Level: 8-11 Years
Modified Item: No
Material: Plastic
State of Assembly: Fully Assembled
Year: n/a
Train Operating Company: Amtrak
Grading: C-9 Factory New-Brand New
Vintage (Y/N): No
Brand: Walthers
Replica of: Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD)
Color: Multi-Color
Power Supply: DC
Recommended Age Range: 8 & up
Type: Diesel Locomotive