OpenRailway EMD SW1500 1:32 Locomotive

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The EMD SW1500, an American diesel switcher locomotive produced by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division in the '60s and '70s, saw around 800 units built with some still operational in the U.S. As a model train enthusiast, I chose this locomotive for my 1:32 scale version as part of "The OpenRailway Project," aimed at providing free model trains. Despite challenges in finding detailed drawings, I relied on photos to design the replica and used 3D printing for most parts, with the exception of the handrail made from aluminum welding rod. The project is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0).