EMD GP9 Phase III - LokSound 5 Sound and DCC -- Penn Central #7253

A signature diesel for your HO railroad, the WalthersProto GP9 Phase II with High Hood is a real workhorse! With revised tooling and road-specific details, the models are based on prototypes built from 1955 to 1957 (known to modelers and railfans as the "phase two" version), and many are still in service today. Features of the models include:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
• Based on units in service from 1955 to the present
• Improved hood contours and Phase II detail
• Road-specific details
• Wire grab irons and lift rings
• 21mtc connector
• 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

 
Click here for a complete list of ESU LokSound 5 options for the WalthersProto GP9.

 
For more information see the ESU Full Throttle Quick Start Guide available here.

 

 
Penn Central
 

 

• Long hood forward operation

 

• Dynamic brake long hood with 48" radiator fans

 

• Simplified skirt with single fuel filler, drop step, MU holder, footboards

 

• Early Pyle dual sealed-beam headlights

 

• Brass Leslie S3 air horn

 

• Sinclair antenna

 

• Ratcheting lever handbrake

 

• 1600-gallon fuel tank

 

• Separately applied windshield wipers

 

• Etched-metal cab sunshades

 

• Tall MU stands