Walthers Mainline HO Scale EMD SW7 - ESU Sound & DCC - Pennsylvania Railroad #9377 (Phase II; Brunswick Green/DGLE)

The WalthersMainline SW7 is the perfect choice for your HO layout, offering a versatile solution from coach and freight yards to primary power for shortlines. Powered by an updated 567A prime mover delivering 1200 horsepower, the prototypes proved popular with both railroads and industrial lines, with nearly 500 units produced in just two years from 1949 to 1951, and several still in service today.

Each layout-ready model is packed with features, including a one-time run of these road numbers, so order now as the quantity is limited. The SW7 was used by dozens of railroads and industrial lines for switching, local, and branch line service, with several preserved examples still in operation.

The models come in two distinct body styles to accurately reflect the different phases of the prototype. The Phase One body features arched front cab windows and a louvered radiator cover, representing units built from 1949 to 1950. The Phase Two body, on the other hand, has straight front cab windows and a wire grille radiator cover, corresponding to units built from 1950 to 1951.

Other key details include dual tall conical exhaust stacks, a large front radiator grille, a single straight hood-to-cab transition, and six louvered side doors with a letterboard gap. The models come with factory-installed grab irons on the hood and cab, as well as with or without footboards as appropriate.

The models are also equipped with a variety of headlight options to match the prototype practice, including the original large single, retrofit horizontal dual, retrofit dual vertical, and dual sealed beam configurations.

Underneath the realistic exterior, the WalthersMainline SW7 features the same powerful drive as the WalthersProto(R) locomotives. It is equipped with a five-pole skew-wound motor, a 14:1 gear ratio, and helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation. The model features all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, with a heavy die-cast metal chassis for added weight and stability.

The lighting features constant and directional LED headlights, and the models are equipped with ESU(R) Sound and DCC for both DCC and DC layouts. They are fully DCC compatible with 14, 28, and 128 speed steps, and offer dual mode DC and DCC operation. The models also feature four changeable air horns and two changeable bells, as well as a full 8-notch 567A prime mover sound, and a compressor.

The WalthersMainline SW7 offers a scale miniature for model trains and dioramas, with realistic detail and robust materials, all packaged in the original manufacturer packaging.

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