Rapido HO EMD SW9 - DC/ Silent - Canadian Pacific (Maroon "Block" Scheme) #7400

Rapido SW9 Locomotive — ROAD #7400

Key Features

• Highly detailed cab interior
• See‑through etched‑metal components
• Numerous road‑specific details
• Heavy diecast frame for superior traction
• Diecast gearboxes for added weight and durability
• Rapido semi‑scale metal couplers
• Full LED lighting package, including operating beacons or flashers where applicable
• Available in DC/Silent (21‑pin DCC‑ready) or DC/DCC with ESU LokSound
• Equipped with the Rapido MoPower capacitor for smooth, reliable performance

About the EMD / GMDD SW9

The SW9 continued Electro‑Motive Division’s tradition of compact, powerful switchers built for yard and local service. Produced between 1950 and 1953, nearly 800 units were constructed at EMD’s La Grange facility. GMDD in London, Ontario, added another 29 units for Canadian National and Canadian Pacific.

Powered by the dependable 567B prime mover—with a select few upgraded to the 567BC, later used in the SW1200—the SW9 became one of the most widely adopted switchers of its era. A total of 69 railroads rostered the SW9, from industrial operators to major Class I carriers. The Illinois Central placed the largest single order with 70 units.

Rapido’s model captures the rugged character and road‑specific nuances of this iconic locomotive with exceptional detail and weight.