{"product_id":"ho-ath-sw1500-locomotive-ihb-1515","title":"Athearn HO ATH SW1500 Locomotive, IHB #1515","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indiana Harbor Belt is a Chicago, IL area railroad. It serves as a connection between many of the areas Class 1 railroads there, facilitating the interchange of freight in between them. They have a small fleet of SW1500’s that were purchased in the late 1960’s and have been upgraded in recent years. We are offering them in two different paint schemes representing them at different times in their careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATHEARN EMD SW1500 SWITCHER LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn EMD SW1500 is a 4 axle diesel switcher locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1966 and 1974. It is similar in appearance to the EMD SW1000 model, which has a different engine and has one exhaust stack while the SW1500 has two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower was provided by an EMD 645E 12-cylinder engine which generated 1,500 horsepower. This locomotive was built on the same common frame as the EMD SW1000, giving it an overall length of 44 feet 8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SW1500 featured a bulkier carbody and was a bit heavier from earlier models although its intended use remained the same, working light branch lines or in industrial settings. Many railroads regularly used SW1500s for road freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEGENDARY LIVERIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, protofreelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATHEARN EMD SW1500 SWITCHER LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit ground lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual exhaust stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine scale handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted numberboards\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\u003eOperating ground lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting for long life and reliable 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