Walthers Proto HO 920-49424 EMD GP7, Northern Pacific #563

One of EMD's most succesful diesels, the GP7 was plain but tough and some are still going strong after nearly 60 years of service! A great addition to your HO Scale roster, these WalthersProto models are packed with features that include:

• Limited-edition - one time run of these roadnumbers
• Based on units in service from 1950 to the present
• Improved hood contours
• Road-specific details
• Wire grab irons and lift rings
• Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC and DC layouts
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Warm white LED constant and directional headlights
• 14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running
• 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Superb paint and lettering
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

  Specific features of this unit include:

• Based on units in operation from the 1950s through the early 1970s
• Brass Nathan M3 air horn
• Brass roof mounted bell
• Non-dynamic long hood
• Early Pyle dual sealed beam headlights
• Winterization hatch with etched metal grill
• Roof-mounted air tanks with piping
• Etched metal canvas style sunshades
• Tall MU stands
• 1200-gallon fuel tank with dual 600-gallon water tanks
• Roller bearing journals
• Short-hood forward operation