EMD GP7 - Standard DC -- Detroit, Toledo & Ironton #972

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
• Pre-installed 28mm round speaker
• 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 1970s
• Brass Nathan M3 air horn
• Brass fire cracker style antenna
• All-weather window on engineer s side
• Non-dynamic long hood
• Early Pyle dual sealed beam headlights
• Winterization hatch with etched metal grill
• Super lifting type spark arrestor
• Metal sunshades
• Wire curved grab iron on short hood
• Tall MU stands
• 1600 gal fuel tank
• Roller bearing journals
• Short-hood forward operation