Description
Railroad Short Name: WP
In 1939, Electro-Motive Corporation launched one of its most successful diesels, the SW-1. Intended for all types of switching work, the new loco was a much-improved version of the earlier SC and SW models, equipped with the new six-cylinder 567 prime mover. Production was halted during WWII, but resumed quickly in 1946 at EMD’s Cleveland, Ohio plant. With minor modifications, a total of 661 were built through 1953, with some still going strong on short lines and museums after decades of service!
- Limited edition — one time run of these roadnumbers!
- Prototypes in service 1930s through mid-70s — some still operating today
- Detailed body complete with bell, exhaust stack, as-built headlight, air horn & applied wire handrails
- Factory-installed 8-Pin DCC plug
- Powerful drive mechanism:
- 14:1 Helical-cut gears for quiet operating and easy multiple unit operation
- 5-pole skew-wound armature motor
- All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
- Dual machined brass flywheels
- Directional LED lighting
- Heavy die cast metal chassis
- Molded drill starter points for grab irons (sold separately)
- Correct 40″ turned metal wheelsets
- Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle coupler
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