The SW9 locomotive continued Electro-Motive Division’s excellence of small, compact “switcher” engines for yard and local service. From November 1950 to December of 1953, nearly 800 SW9s were built in the LaGrange production facility. Meanwhile, in London, Ontario, GMDD rolled out 29 for Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. The SW9 was outfitted with the popular 567B prime mover, while a handful received the upgraded 567BC motors that would later be the power of the SW1200 series.
The Rapido Trains HO scale SW9 locomotive features:
Highly detailed cab interior
See-through metal etched parts
Many road specific details
Heavy diecast frame
Diecast gear boxes for added weight
Rapido Semi Scale metal couplers
Full LED lighting, including: operating beacons/flashing lights where appropriate
DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/ESU LokSound
Featuring the Rapido MoPower capacitor
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