{"product_id":"ho-sw1500-southern-pacific-2556","title":"HO Scale SW1500, Southern Pacific #2556","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSP FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexicoil Trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhip antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame-mounted handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P-3 horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP light package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootboards where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1967 and 1973, Southern Pacific purchased one of the largest orders of SW1500’s with over 200 units to help replace their aging fleet of Alco, Baldwin, and FM switchers. Unique SP spotting features included a large cab-front mounted number board and SP’s full front and rear lighting package. In the mid 1980’s, two SW1500’s (2539 and 2575) were repainted in the red and yellow “Kodachrome” scheme in anticipation of a merger with Santa Fe. Both schemes were slightly different from another and only 2575 lasted in this scheme, retired just before the UP merger of 1996. As many were sold off for further use after the merger, UP retained some for use in areas with lighter track and local switch jobs that needed smaller motive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit ground lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual exhaust stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine scale handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal hoses as appropriate to the prototype road (MU capability was a railroad specified option for these locos, and some railroads did not order it).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through radiator intake grille and cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow or high mounted windshield wipers per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular or oval builder’s plate where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied air tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly-detailed, injection molded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNEW FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating ground lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready models feature 21-pin plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound models feature Economi sound with single cube speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting for long life and reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Athearn Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48316862234837,"sku":"ATH29668","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/2349\/4332\/files\/2556.jpg?v=1720458134","url":"https:\/\/www.eugenetoyandhobby.com\/products\/ho-sw1500-southern-pacific-2556","provider":"Eugene Toy \u0026 Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}