The SW7 was reasonably priced and was widely popular, being found on over 50 railroads and numerous industries (where some can still be found in use today). The SW7 was 44 feet long and equipped with the standard B-B truck arrangement. Typical distinguishing features of the SW7 switchers, compared to the NW2s, are a full-height radiator grill on the front (Phase 1), dual versus single headlights and rear lights, and the tops of the front cab windows are straight, rather than curved like the NW2's.
Features
- Paragon4 Sound and Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
- Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
- Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
- All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
- Die Cast Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting
- Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Smokestacks, Horn, and Bell
- Dual and Single Headlight Options Accurate for Each Paint Scheme
- Prototypical Light Operation
- Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD SW7 Switchers
- Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
- Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inches
Overview
In this production, Broadway Limited is offering models in seven prototypical paint schemes, two non-prototypical paint schemes (denoted with "NP"), and also one Unpainted model. Each model is equipped with the Paragon4 DC/DCC Sound and Control System.