30-20027-1 SW-9 Switcher Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 For availability see 'Find it locally' tab $299.95Product InformationDescriptionSW-9 Switcher Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 - Illinois Central Cab# 467 Roadname: Illinois CentralProduct Item Number: 30-20027-1Catalog: DF 2011 Volume 2Product Line: RailKingDelivery Status: Delivered Mar. 2012 OverviewEMD's 800-hp SW-8s and 1,200-hp SW-9s both debuted in 1950, marking the next stage in the evolution of one of railroading's longest-lived diesel families. The first SW-class engine, the 600-hp SW1, appeared in 1939, and the SW-units remained in the EMD catalog until the 1,000-hp SW-1000 was finally retired in 1986. With the "SW" in the name denoting that the engine was built for switching duties, it never needed the high horsepower ratings of road diesels. They could be paired with cab-less "calf" units in the classic cow and calf configuration if a particular job needed more power. These boxy little workhorses return to the M.T.H. RailKing lineup in 2011 in a new variety of roadnames. As with all RailKing diesel engines, each is available with the exciting Proto-Sound 2.0 system for unprecented value and fun. As switch locomotives, the SWs are perfect for yard duty thanks to their incredible slow-speed performance - performance governed by M.T.H.'s industry-leading Proto-Speed speed control system. No other switchers can creep so slow or uncouple cars from front or rear without additional equipment. If you've got a transformer with a whistle and bell button, you've got the best switcher you can buy today. Pull-out fact: While the SW-8s and -9s were produced as replacements for the aging NW-2 diesel switcher, they proved themselves impervious to age themselves, becoming railyard mainstays for decades. Features Intricately Detailed ABS Body (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplers Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank Colorful Paint Scheme Die-Cast Metal Chassis Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors Directionally Controlled Headlights Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects Unit Measures:12" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" Operates On O-27 Curves Diesel DCC Features Headlight Bell Whistle/Horn Start Up/Shut Down Rear Coupler Front Coupler Engine Sounds On/Off Sound Volume Forward Signal Reverse Signal Grade Crossing Signal Extended Start Up Extended Shut Down Rev Up Rev Down Coupler Slack Sound Coupler Close One-Shot Doppler Feature Reset Idle Sequence 1 Idle Sequence 2 Idle Sequence 3 Brakes Auto/Off Cab Chatter Auto/Off Clickety-Clack Auto/Off Find It LocallyThis product may not have shipped yet or is completely sold out. Click on the show button to see who might have it on order. SupportSupport Content: