Rapido 27034 HO EMD SW1200, Standard DC, MILW No Lettering On Hood #634

Rapido HO EMD SW1200, Standard DC, Milwaukee Road Orange & Black w/No Lettering on Hood #634

With Type A Trucks

The SW1200 was available with both Type A and Flexicoil trucks, and the Rapido model represents those options. Other features available on the SW1200 include different fuel tanks, unique spark arrestors, MU cables, folding end-platform drop steps and different lighting options as specific to each road.

SW1200 Features:

• Designed from original blueprints and field measurements


• Heavy diecast frame, chassis and gearboxes for superior pulling power


• Rapido’s renowned smooth-running drive system


• Working number boards and classification lights


• Fully detailed Type A or Flexicoil trucks, as appropriate


• Full cab interior with working cab interior light and fire extinguisher & fridge (where appropriate)


• Working headlights, inspection lights and illuminated number boards


• Separate handrails, including crash bars inside the cab


• Multiple exhaust stack and battery box door styles


• With or without working drop steps, as appropriate


• Incredible underbody piping and conduit detail – a Rapido hallmark


• Equipped with 21 Pin Plug for easily adding DCC/Sound Decoders

Prototype Overview:
As dieselization progressed, many roads found themselves in need of a compact, lightweight locomotive to replace steam power on branch lines and other over-the-road assignments (freight and passenger) not requiring a full-fledged mainline road switcher. The SW1200 combined the right size and muscle for these assignments.