EMD GP7 - LokSound 5 Sound and DCC -- Northern Pacific #559

One of EMD's most successful diesels, the GP7 was plain but tough and some are going strong after over 70 years of service. The GP7 was EMD's first hood unit, offering better visibility for switching and easier access for maintenance. A great addition to your HO Scale roster, these WalthersProto models are based on units in service from the 1950s to the 1970s. This is a limited edition one-time run of these roadnumbers. Features include:
 

• Wire grab irons & etched lift rings
• Available with ESU LokSound V5 sound for DCC & DC layouts
• Warm white LED constant & directional headlights
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Pre-installed 28mm round speaker
• 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 & 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