{"product_id":"rapido-1106024-emd-sw10-nre-blue-scheme-1217-ho-scale-dc-silent-pre-order","title":"Rapido (1106024) EMD SW10 – NRE - Blue Scheme: #1217 – HO Scale – DC\/Silent – Pre-Order","description":"\u003csection class=\"rapido-sw10-manufacturer\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the EMD SW10 Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late-1970s, Union Pacific performed a motive power study to determine how many switch engines were needed for yard service. Their aging fleet of SW7, SW9 and TR5A switch engines, which were built between the late-1930s and early-1950s, were due for overhaul or replacement. The price of a new switch engine was at a premium during this time, so UP choose to rebuild these engines in small batches to spread out the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rebuild program commenced at UP's former Omaha Shops, with UP 1848 serving as the first switch engine to be selected for the rebuild program. Upon entering the shops, the locomotive was nearly stripped of every component, including the trucks, prime mover and other internal components, and the cab interior. Sill handrails were added while the frame was steam cleaned. The trucks were also completely overhauled and converted to roller bearings. The older 567-power assemblies were swapped out for newer 645-assemblies, all-new cabling and wiring and two new 36\", electrically-driven cooling fans (from retired GP9s) on the unique hood hump. A new sand box was fabricated and placed on the front of the nose along with MU capabilities. The cab was updated to FRA-mandated \"clean cab\" standards with a new AAR control stand and even a refrigerator!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total 75 SW10s rolled out of UP's Omaha Shops, all rebuilt between 1979 and 1984. The SW10s were sent to yards across the system in the 1980s. By the mid-1990s, many began to show their age. Many SW10s were sold to finance or resellers and found their way on shortlines, terminal roads and leasing services. Fifteen units were sold to Ferromex while a handful wound up on Canadian Pacific. Perhaps the most famous SW10 was ex-UP 1243, which was renumbered to 96 and assigned to the steam program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2017, UP donated the 96 to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, where it continues to operate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe versatile, rebuilt switch engine serving Union Pacific and other roads for over 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique hood hump fabricated by the Omaha Shops that houses cooling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTons of schemes and variations to pick from including non-lettered industrial colors!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHO Scale SW10 Locomotive:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuilt hood featuring hump for cooling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed radiator fans with etched-metal grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannon and company licensed fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle chime horn with bracket on cab front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnion Pacific 96 features a Leslie RS5T horn on cab roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-weather windows, cab shades where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit control stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through metal etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany road specific details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy diecast frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast gear boxes for added weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi scale metal couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull LED lighting, including operating beacons\/flashing lights where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/Sound (ESU LokSound) options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMo-Power capacitor system for uninterrupted operation in DCC power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"background:#fffaf0;border-left:5px solid #c7922b;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:19px 22px;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#9a6a13;margin-top:0\"\u003ePre-Order Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the pre-order information below before placing your reservation. Estimated arrival dates are provided by the manufacturer and may change due to production, shipping, or distribution delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer order deadline: To be announced. Estimated delivery: To be announced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-left:5px solid #2D8DAA;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:19px 22px;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#0c07e3;margin-top:0\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left:23px;margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:8px\"\u003eWait for the button to say “Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:8px\"\u003eConfirm you see “$0.00 due today”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:8px\"\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-left:5px solid #2D8DAA;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:19px 22px;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#0c07e3;margin-top:0\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see “$0.00 due today”, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-left:5px solid #0c07e3;padding:19px 22px;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0 0 8px;color:#34475b\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed without the “$0.00 due today” option selected will be processed as full-payment orders. Please review our refund policy and other pre-order policies before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50736747708554,"sku":"1106024","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/1106024-sw10-nrex-blue-1217.jpg?v=1794109392","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/rapido-1106024-emd-sw10-nre-blue-scheme-1217-ho-scale-dc-silent-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}