Athearn RTR SW1500 DCC w-Sound

Athearn RTR SW1500 DCC w-Sound

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  • Athearn RTR SW1500 DCC w-Sound delivers detailed switcher performance with realistic construction, dependable operation, and advanced DCC and sound capabilities. Designed for model railroaders who value prototype-inspired details, smooth switching performance, and reliable digital control, this fully assembled locomotive combines a highly detailed body with an improved drivetrain and realistic lighting.
  • SW1500 Locomotive Features:
    • Detailed cab interior.
    • Signal hoses with silver glad hands unless noted.
    • Front and rear trainline hoses with silver glad hands.
    • Drop steps unless noted.
    • MU stands.
    • Separately applied wire grab irons.
    • See-through radiator intake grille and cab windows.
    • Exhaust stacks.
    • Low- or high-mounted windshield wipers according to the prototype.
    • Rectangular or oval builder’s plate where appropriate.
    • Separately applied air tank.
    • Printed numberboards.
    • Fine-scale handrails.
    • McHenry® scale knuckle couplers, compatible with Kadee® couplers.
    • All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation.
    • All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow.
    • DCC-ready Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology.
    • Improved 5-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain with 21-pin NEM connector for trouble-free operation.
    • RP25-contoured wheels operate on popular brands of model railroad track.
    • Window packaging provides easy viewing.
    • Highly detailed injection-molded body.
    • Painted and printed for realistic decoration.
    • Fully assembled and ready to run.
    • Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage.
    • Minimum radius: 18 inches.
  • New Features:
    • Operating ground lights.
    • Newly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before.
    • DCC-ready models feature a 21-pin plug.
    • DCC and sound models feature Tsunami2 sound with dual cube speakers.
    • LED lighting provides long life and reliable operation.
  • Sound-Equipped Models Also Feature:
    • Onboard Tsunami2 DCC/Sound decoder.
    • Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality.
    • Sound units operate in both DC and DCC.
    • Engine, horn, and bell sounds operate in DC.
    • Some functions are limited during DC operation.
    • All functions are NMRA compatible in DCC mode.
    • Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6, including flashing ditch lights, beacon, and other applicable lighting.
  • The Athearn RTR SW1500 DCC w-Sound is an excellent choice for switching layouts, industrial scenes, and railroad yards where precise low-speed operation and realistic locomotive detail are important. Its detailed cab, see-through radiator grille and windows, fine-scale handrails, wire grab irons, exhaust stacks, and prototype-specific builder’s plate create an authentic appearance.
  • The improved motor, multi-link drivetrain, all-wheel drive, and all-wheel electrical pickup provide smooth and dependable performance. The Athearn RTR SW1500 DCC w-Sound also combines realistic LED lighting with Tsunami2 DCC/Sound technology and dual cube speakers. Dual-mode operation allows sound-equipped models to operate in both DC and DCC, while NMRA-compatible functions in DCC mode provide flexible control.
  • For modelers seeking a ready-to-run locomotive with detailed construction and immersive operating features, the Athearn RTR SW1500 DCC w-Sound offers a strong combination of prototype-inspired appearance, reliable mechanical performance, realistic lighting, and digital sound.

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