FINDING AN EMD-MP15AC

[Anonymous]

Can anybody tell me who makes the above engine? Athearn.Bachmann etc.
Is it the same as an SW-1500

[Anonymous]

i think athearn made some.

[dharmon]

Athearn made SW7s, SW1000s and SW1500s. The SW1500 is not the same as an MP15 and the MP15ACs are different from MP15s internally, and externally, the radiator grill on the front is blanked out and relocated to the front sides above the walkways. The MP is about 4 or so feet longer if I remember correctly. Con Cor made an MP some time ago, you might find one online and alter it. Cary might have made a metal shell for one, I know they made an SW1500. I'm sure I remember seeing an article once either in MR or RMC about kitbashing one also a few years ago. As far as models of the AC version I think they may have only been made in brass.

[Anonymous]

Con-Cor made an MP-15, which runs very well. The MP-15AC has a radiator section like a "Tunnel " motor or a GP15-1, so kitbashing is definitely in order, or brass.