OpenRailway EMD SW1500 Locomotive Free 3D print model

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The EMD SW1500 is a top-notch American diesel switcher locomotive made by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division during the dynamic years of the sixties and seventies. Some eight hundred were produced, and there are still several running in service throughout the United States today. This meticulously crafted 1:32 scale version of the EMD SW1500 locomotive is a part of "The OpenRailway Project," an open-source initiative that aims to bring more free model trains to the world at large. With previous experience in multiple 3D printing projects, I was seeking a project that demanded finer details to satisfy my needs. Since my dad and I had already built a comprehensive garden railway on the same 1:32 scale, we decided it was an ideal time to move forward with our own locomotive project. We headed down to a model train store in Stockholm to discuss potential locomotives, and after a few cups of coffee, I settled on the EMD SW1500. Design work began with an exhaustive search for specifications, drawings, and photographs. Despite initially struggling to find the desired drawings, which were limited, I relied heavily on photographs to piece together a solid foundation for my design. However, it is possible that some details may be inaccurate as a result of relying so heavily on photographs rather than precise blueprints. The entire model was created using 3D printing techniques except for the handrail, which is expertly crafted from 1.5mm aluminium welding rod. There are still several features requiring further refinement, but overall, it's now possible to print and assemble the parts yourself if you'd like to bring your very own 1:32 scale EMD SW1500 to life.