S SW1 Diesel Locomotives

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Locomotive Workshop

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1939

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

44'11"

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

Etched-brass Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

No Chassis

Product Notes:

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Notes:

The kit consisted of the body parts, truck sideframes, and the bolsters. The power chassis was left up to the modeler. Cascade Hobby Products provided power specifically for this locomotive, consisting of a Sagami motor, gearbox with Delrin chain and gears, Hobbytown universals, Lindsay truck gearboxes, and brass-investment-cast AAR Type A sideframes (early editions of the Cascade kit required the use of the white-metal cast sideframes that Locomotive Workshop provided with those releases of the kit).

Dick acquired this model second-hand. He recalls that Bill Basden built it for Larry Sokol, and Larry gave it to Dick. It has S-scale Kadee couplers installed.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Oriental Limited

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1939

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

44'11"

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

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Notes:

These were produced in four different phase versions:
Phase I (1938): front arched cab windows, flat hood section in front of cab, two short exhaust stacks.
Phase II (1945): front arched cab windows, flat hood section in front of cab, one tall exhaust stack.
Phase III (1949): front arched cab windows, angled hood section in front of cab, one tall exhaust stack.
Phase IV (1950): front horizontal-top cab windows, angled hood section in front of cab, one tall exhaust stack.
Phase V (1953): front horizontal-top cab windows, angled hood section in front of cab, one tall exhaust stack, openings in step guards, sealed twin headlights added.
The model actually sits in its suspension, giving it amazing pulling power.

Phase II version.

Phase II version. Paul added a few details to his model. After painting it, he applied Microscale Decals' SP Tiger Stripe Switchers (part #64-46).

Phase II version.

Phase III version.

Phase V version.

The box label for the Phase II version.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00438

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Notes:

Black body color.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

01235

Additional IDs:

01236

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

75, 76

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Introduction video to the engine.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00454

Additional IDs:

00453

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Lehigh Valley (LV)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

115, 112

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00452

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Soo Line (SOO)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

320

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Jace modified the model to install the correct headlights, and installed Kadee S-scale couplers.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

01233

Additional IDs:

01234

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Erie Lackawanna (EL)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

349, 359

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00446

Additional IDs:

00445

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Western Pacific (WP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

503, 501

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00455

Additional IDs:

00456

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

1010, 1014

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

01232

Additional IDs:

01231

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

1012, 1009

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Jonathan Hatfield tests the low frequencies of this engine with the LokSound DCC decoder and Tang Band speaker system installed in it.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00440

Additional IDs:

00439

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Boston & Maine (BM)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

1114, 1113

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00451

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Seaboard Air Line (SAL)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

1200

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00445

Additional IDs:

00443

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

1215, 1214

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Supplemental Part:

Chicago and North Western Gong Bell

A review and run of the model by Precision Flyer Repairs.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00448

Additional IDs:

00447

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Milwaukee Road (MILW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

1634, 1613

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00450

Additional IDs:

00449

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1942

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

5944, 5953

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00442

Additional IDs:

00441

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Chessie System (B&O)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

8414, 8403

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

01229

Additional IDs:

01230

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1938

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number:

9139, 9153

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC, DCC with sound, Locomatic with sound

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF & scale

Product Notes:

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Super Scale Models

Prototype Info

Category:

SW1

Year/Era:

1939

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Dimensions:

44'11"

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

Metal Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

No Chassis

Notes:

The cab and hood were brass etchings then formed and soldered together. The mechanism is on a cast brass frame made up from Miller trucks with Omnicon gearboxes. The motor is a Pittman DC-71 connected to a flywheel and a gear train down to the worm shaft of one truck only.