Walthers Proto HO 49810 EMD GP9, Norfolk & Western #888 (Standard DC)

A signature diesel for your HO railroad, the WalthersProto GP9 withHigh-Hood is a real workhorse! With road-specific details, the models arebased on prototypes in service from 1956 to the present and feature:
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantityavailable!Based on units in service from 1956 to the presentRoad-specific detailsWire grab irons and photo-etched lift rings21-Pin DCC connectorWarm white LED constant and directional headlights14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motorEasy multiple-unit operationSuperb paint and letteringHeavy die-cast metal underframeCorrect size RP-25 metal wheelsProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
Based on Phase III units, road-specific features of this layout-ready HOreplica include:
Brass Leslie RS-5t-R air hornWhip-style radio antenna w/wire antennaLong hood forward operationDynamic brakesSimplified skirt w/single fuel fill, drop step, MU holder and N&WequipmentboxMedium MU stand w/one each round and square receptaclesRatcheting lever handbrakeSpare coupler knuckle basketShort hood-mounted bell and bracketLate Pyle dual sealed-beam headlightsN&W sand hatch handles48" cap top radiator and dynamic brake fansN&W-style spark arrestorsFour folded-in wind deflectorsEtched metal N&W style sunshadesBlomberg Type B sideframes w/roller bearings1600-gallon fuel tank w/piping