Sep 28, 2011 · For those interested, I’ve put together a how-to tutorial for converting a Walthers SW1 switcher to DCC and adding a decoder and rear headlight to it. It’s broken up into …

Oct 7, 2018 · Today I purchased a new Walthers EMD SW1 Milwaukee HO gauge engine (see photo). It’s advertised as DCC plug in ready with instructions on “Conversion to DCC”. …

* Factory-installed 8-Pin DCC plug * Powerful drive mechanism: - 14:1 Helical-cut gears for quiet operating and easy multiple unit operation - 5-pole skew-wound armature motor - All-wheel …

Feb 12, 2014 · The WalthersMainline model features upgrades from the original 1993 version, including a new drive mechanism with 14:1 helical-cut gears, factory-installed plastic and wire …

Converting a Walthers SW1 switcher to DCC: Step-by-step instructions Step 1 - Locate a Walthers SW1 switcher. MSRP for these switchers was $79.98 when they were first released …

Dec 22, 2015 · I´ve got two Athearn switchers to work on, putting LEDs into them. If you use a full wave bridge rectifier you can have both the LEDs on at the same time.

May 24, 2014 · I haven’t done a Walthers SW1 but I have done three P2K switchers and I have a fourth in process. If you want to make the installation bullet proof then solder the connections. …

Make the switch to WalthersMainline(R)! Big or small, your railroad needs the power of WalthersMainline SW1 diesels! These HO workhorses can tackle any switching assignment, …

* Factory-installed 8-Pin DCC plug * Powerful drive mechanism: - 14:1 Helical-cut gears for quiet operating and easy multiple unit operation - 5-pole skew-wound armature motor - All-wheel …

Aug 14, 2013 · It runs very nicely in DCC @ 128 speed steps, and will pull a decent sized train (8 cars) up a 2% grade, with no problem. I was pleasantly surprised by the good performance, …