{"product_id":"rapido-ho-emd-sw9-2-pack-sound-and-dcc-soo-line-2118-2119-twin-ports-scheme-white-red-blue","title":"Rapido HO EMD SW9 2-Pack - Sound and DCC -- Soo Line #2118, 2119 (Twin Ports Scheme, white, red, blue)","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eThe SW9 locomotive continued Electro-Motive Division’s excellence in creating small, compact “switcher” engines for yard and local service. From November 1950 to December 1953, nearly 800 SW9s were built at the LaGrange production facility. Meanwhile, in London, Ontario, GMDD produced 29 units for Canadian National and Canadian Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eThe SW9 was equipped with the popular 567B prime mover, with a handful receiving the upgraded 567BC motors, which later powered the SW1200 series. An impressive \u003cstrong\u003e69 railroads\u003c\/strong\u003e—including industrial, short lines, and class one roads—purchased the SW9! Notably, the Illinois Central placed the largest order, acquiring 70 SW9s during the production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eThe Rapido Trains HO Scale SW9 Locomotive Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eHighly detailed \u003cstrong\u003ecab interior\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee-through metal etched parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eMany \u003cstrong\u003eroad-specific details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eHeavy \u003cstrong\u003ediecast frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiecast gear boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e for added weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eRapido \u003cstrong\u003eSemi Scale metal couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eFull \u003cstrong\u003eLED lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e, including operating beacons\/flashing lights where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC\/DCC\/ESU LokSound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eFeaturing the \u003cstrong\u003eRapido MoPower capacitor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eSoo Line \"Twin Ports\" Duluth and Superior 2-Unit Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eIn 1978, the Soo Line repainted SW9 #2119 into a tribute scheme dedicated to the Port of Superior. This scheme was unveiled just in time for Railroad Appreciation Day in Superior, Wisconsin. The following year, in 1979, SW9 #2118 was repainted into a similar scheme, this time featuring \"Duluth\" on its sides. Together, these two SW9 locomotives handled transfer jobs between the two ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eSoo Line 2118 and 2119 2-Unit Set Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eDual \u003cstrong\u003eLeslie airhorns\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpark arrestors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeacons\u003c\/strong\u003e on the cab roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass-colored bells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eWave graphics with \u003cstrong\u003e\"Duluth\"\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\"Superior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52104227193145,"sku":"RPI27610","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/8781\/9833\/files\/RPI27610.jpg?v=1775763548","url":"https:\/\/hiawathahobbies.com\/products\/rapido-ho-emd-sw9-2-pack-sound-and-dcc-soo-line-2118-2119-twin-ports-scheme-white-red-blue","provider":"Hiawatha Hobbies LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}