GM-EMD SW1001 diesel shunter

Foster Yeoman's EMD SW1001 diesel shunterYeoman SW1001 by Lorenzo Ricotti

Prototype

Loco details

operator

location

loco number/name

years

Foster Yeoman

Torr Works, Merehead Quarry, Somerset

44 'Western Yeoman II'

1980+

Hanson

Whatley quarry(?)

120

2003+

Note: These locos are not certified for use on mainline tracks.

Models

The SW1001 combines the SW1200 frame, cab and steps with the SW1000 engine and hood.

Chassis EMD SW1200 in the Proto 2000 range by Life-Like (now Walthers)
Body option 1 Combine an Athearn SW1000 with a Proto 2000 SW1200
Body option 2 SW1001 body shell set by Island Modelworks (limited quantities produced on demand through 2010)
Body option 3 SW1001 4-window cab body shell by Proto87 Models on Shapeways (see also SW1001 fuel tank)

British 1:87 Scale Modelling