Rapido Trains 27089 HO Scale EMD SW9 (DC/Silent): Louisville & Nashville - Grey Scheme: #2278

The SW9 locomotive continued Electro-Motive Divisions 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. A staggering 69 railroads (industrial, short lines and class one roads) would purchase the SW9! The Illinois Central received 70 SW9s, which was the largest order of the production run.

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)
• Louisville & Nashville features:
  • Short side handrails
  • Carbody style handrails
  • Working double Pyle headlights

NOTE: Preliminary artwork, Road number may vary from picture shown