Locomotives

Broadway Limited's HO scale EMD GP30 brings Southern Pacific's iconic "Bloody Nose" #5012 to your layout, rendered with road-specific detailing and the all-new Paragon4 sound and DCC system. The GP30 was EMD's response to GE's U25B and a turning point in the second-generation diesel race — 948 were built between 1961 and 1963, and SP rostered them as core mainline power for decades. With Rolling Thunder bass, GoPack capacitor packs, and individually controllable lighting, this is a layout-ready locomotive that runs as good as it looks. Looking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Flywheel-equipped drive with all-wheel pickup and a die-cast chassis for smooth, heavy pulling power Individually controllable headlight, rear light, front and rear numberboard lights, classification lights, cab light, and Mars light Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC with Rolling Thunder, integral GoPack capacitor pack, recordable DCC operation, and Pro Lighting Mode Metal Kadee-compatible couplers (qty 2) and 18" minimum operating radius — runs on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail Road-specific Southern Pacific Bloody Nose paint and details: handrails, grab irons, horn, bell, wipers, and etched metal grills Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Broadway Limited Imports Item Number 9141 Scale HO (1:87) Road Name Southern Pacific (Bloody Nose) Road Number 5012 Locomotive Type Diesel (EMD GP30) DCC DCC Sound Equipped (Paragon4 Dual-Mode DC/DCC) Era Transition Era / Modern (1961–present) Minimum Curve Radius 18" Couplers Metal Kadee-compatible (qty 2) Condition New FAQ Will it run on a DC layout right out of the box?Yes. Paragon4 is a true dual-mode decoder — you can run it on standard analog DC or on any DCC system without any changes. Does the sound work in DC mode?Yes. The integral GoPack capacitor pack keeps audio playing reliably even on dirty track or through dead spots, in both DC and DCC. What's "Rolling Thunder"?It's Broadway Limited's accessory subwoofer system that adds prototype-level low bass to the locomotive's prime mover sound. The GP30's onboard speaker handles full audio on its own; Rolling Thunder is optional. What era is this Southern Pacific scheme correct for?The "Bloody Nose" scarlet-and-gray scheme appeared in 1958 and ran through the SP merger in 1996, so this engine fits any 1960s-through-mid-1990s SP layout.

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Experience classic Northern Pacific power with the Rivarossi GE U25C Phase IIIb #2529, equipped with a factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound decoder. This HO scale model captures GE's first 6-axle road diesel with realistic sound, road-specific lighting and details, and Rivarossi's heavy die-cast drive. Looking for more? Browse our HO Scale Locomotives and HO Scale Rolling Stock. Features Factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC decoder for sound, lighting and motor control. Heavy die-cast chassis and 5-pole motor with flywheels for smooth, stable performance. Authentic Northern Pacific black-and-yellow scheme with sharp road-specific lettering. High level of separately applied details, metal handrails, and rotating truck bearing covers. NMRA RP-25 metal wheels, NEM coupler pockets, and metal knuckle couplers. Officially licensed and developed with the cooperation of General Electric. Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand Rivarossi Item Number HR2886S / 635-HR2886S Prototype GE U25C Phase IIIb Diesel-Electric Locomotive Roadname Northern Pacific #2529 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Control DCC with ESU LokSound 5 sound Couplers / Wheels Metal knuckle couplers, RP-25 metal wheels UPC/EAN 5063129008468 Made In Italy Condition New FAQ Does it have sound?Yes — an ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound decoder is factory-installed, with prototypical GE diesel sounds, lights and motor control. Will it run on DC?Yes, LokSound 5 decoders support analog DC operation, though full sound and lighting control requires a DCC system. What was the GE U25C?Introduced 1963–1965, the U25C was GE's first 6-axle road diesel — 113 were built, and Northern Pacific rostered them in the classic black-and-yellow scheme modeled here. What couplers does it use?Metal knuckle couplers in NEM pockets, compatible with standard HO knuckle couplers.

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Power your HO railroad's flagship streamliners with these superb replicas of EMD's famed E8 and E9 diesels. Introduced in 1948 with the new 567B prime mover, production contiued until 1954 when the virtually identical E9 was introduced with the more powerful 567C prime mover. Powerful, reliable and economical, EMD E units handled premiere long-distance trains for decades, with many ending their long careers in commuter service and ocassionally handling fast freight trains. Fully assembled and ready for service, features include: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! Available with LokSound 5 for DCC or DC layouts Road- and era-specific details Both units powered - matching individual A units available separately Rugged and reliable WalthersProto drive 21-pin DCC plug Formed wire grab irons and handrails Photo-etched lift rings Cab interior w/seats and figures All-wheel drive and electrical pickup Constant and directional LED lights Correct size RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers  Road-specific features of this WalthersProto replica include: Nathan five-chime (all forward) air horn Single horizontal sealed-beam headlight Working backup light Flush number boards Removed skirts Freight pilot Southern-style MU bracket 4-hose MU set at left and right Photo-etched E8A-style Farr air grilles Dynamic brake with 48" fan Winterization hatches w/levers Single offset steam generator Rooftop air reservoirs w/piping Round spark arrestors Rectangular air vent Roller bearing sideframes Wheel slip hubs Speed recorder Southern-style left and right water tanks More Information Item # 920-42920 Brand WalthersProto Scale HO Engine Electronics DC, DCC & Sound Type EMD Diesel Road Name Southern Road Number 6902 & 6910

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Expand your HO trainset fun in minutes with the WalthersTrainline EMD GP15-1 diesel! Fully assembled and ready for service, features include: Directional headlights All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up Powerful can motor with flywheel Heavy die-cast metal frame for added pulling power Colorful paint and lettering schemes Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers RP-25 metal wheels

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Expand your HO trainset fun in minutes with the WalthersTrainline EMD GP15-1 diesel! Fully assembled and ready for service, features include: Directional headlights All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up Powerful can motor with flywheel Heavy die-cast metal frame for added pulling power Colorful paint and lettering schemes Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers RP-25 metal wheels

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Expand your HO trainset fun in minutes with the WalthersTrainline EMD GP15-1 diesel! Fully assembled and ready for service, features include: Directional headlights All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up Powerful can motor with flywheel Heavy die-cast metal frame for added pulling power Colorful paint and lettering schemes Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers RP-25 metal wheels

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This WalthersTrainline EMD GP9M diesel locomotive will be a real workhorse on your HO Scale model railroad, and is perfect for expanding or upgrading any train set too! Based on locos introduced in 1954 and still going strong today, the GP9M is available decorated in a variety of colorful schemes and are fully assembled, ready for service on your railroad. The EMD GP9M is part of the large line of Trainline diesel engines and cars. Features include: Perfect diesel to power any HO train set Colorful paint scheme Body-mounted knuckle couplers Heavy die-cast metal frame Powerful can motor with flywheel for smooth operation All-wheel electrical pickup and drive for pulling power and reliable performance Working headlight More Information Item # 931-103 Brand WalthersTrainline Scale HO MSRP $79.98 

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Expand your HO trainset fun in minutes with the WalthersTrainline EMD GP15-1 diesel! Fully assembled and ready for service, features include: Directional headlights All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up Powerful can motor with flywheel Heavy die-cast metal frame for added pulling power Colorful paint and lettering schemes Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers RP-25 metal wheels

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The GP35 was EMD's answer to a horsepower race it was losing. Built from 1963, it put 2,500 hp on four axles and turned up on nearly every Class 1 railroad in North America, and many were rebuilt and kept working for decades. Broadway Limited models the common low-nose version. This one wears Union Pacific's 1980s Armour Yellow and gray with large lettering as #747, with Paragon4 sound on DC or DCC. Specifications Brand Broadway Limited Imports Item Number 10021 Scale HO (1:87) Model EMD GP35 Low Nose Road Name Union Pacific Road Number 747 Paint Scheme 1980s large lettering, Armour Yellow, gray and red Control Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC with Rolling Thunder, runs on DC or DCC out of the box Couplers Kadee-compatible metal Minimum Radius 18 in UPC 810213550212 Condition New Features Paragon4 sound decoder with back EMF motor control, operates on DC or DCC with full sound. Extra capacitor pack keeps sound and lights running over dirty track and dead spots. Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control. Switcher Mode and Record and Play functions. Three switchable horns, plus a playable horn that sounds for as long as you hold the button. Rolling Thunder compatible for low-frequency rumble through a separate receiver. Kadee-compatible metal knuckle couplers. Detailed plastic body with separately applied parts. Frequently Asked Questions Does it need DCC to make sound?No. Paragon4 plays sound on a standard DC power pack as well as on DCC, where you get full control of every sound and lighting function. What is the minimum radius?18 inch radius. Broader curves will look and run better. What track does it run on?Code 70, Code 83 and Code 100 HO scale track. Is the road number the one shown in the photos?The photos are Broadway Limited's official images. This item is Union Pacific #747. Is there a no-sound version?Yes, see the Also Available section below. Also Available BLI 10023 GP35 Union Pacific #747, Stealth (no sound) More in This Series BLI 10026 GP35 Christmas Holiday #2512, Stealth BLI 10022 GP35 Union Pacific, Paragon4 Sound BLI 10024 GP35 Union Pacific #761, Stealth Explore More Browse more locomotives, the full Broadway Limited range, and everything for HO scale.

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The Walthers Mainline Plymouth ML-8 is the perfect industrial switcher for short lines, factory sidings, and museum railroads. This HO scale model captures the charm of the rugged little Plymouth diesels that have moved freight cars in industrial yards from the 1920s through today, painted in classic black with high-visibility yellow safety stripes and supplied with decals so you can letter it for any railroad you like. Looking for more HO scale industrial switchers and rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Diesel Locomotives. Features Five-pole skew-wound motor with machined brass flywheel for smooth low-speed running Prototypical low-speed gearing and helical-cut gears for quiet operation — ideal for slow industrial switching All-wheel drive and electrical pickup for reliable performance over turnouts and rough industrial track Heavy die-cast metal underframe and hood for excellent tractive effort on tight curves Three-point suspension for positive track contact Constant directional LED headlights and RP-25 metal wheels Etched metal see-through radiator guard and separate metal handrails Decals included with Cornerstone industry logos, road numbers, and lettering options Standard DC analog operation — DCC-friendly mechanism (decoder not included; Walthers 910-20019 is the DCC version) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Mainline Item Number 910-10019 Scale HO (1:87) Type Industrial Switcher (Diesel Locomotive) Engine Style Plymouth ML-8 Road Name Painted, unlettered (decals included) Color Black with yellow safety stripes Era 1920s–Present (industrial) Engine Electronics Standard DC (DCC-friendly) Material Die-cast metal underframe & hood, plastic cab Wheels RP-25 metal Condition New UPC 616374222599 FAQ Is this DCC-ready?Yes — the mechanism is DCC-friendly. This is the DC analog version (no decoder, no sound). For factory-installed DCC, look for Walthers Mainline 910-20019 instead. Why is it painted but not lettered?Industrial switchers like the Plymouth ML-8 served countless small railroads, factories, and shortlines, so Walthers ships it painted but unlettered with a sheet of decals — pick from the included Cornerstone industry logos and numbers, or letter it for your own freelanced road. How tight a curve will it handle?The Plymouth's short wheelbase makes it ideal for the tight 18" radius industrial spurs typical of switching layouts. It will handle anything an HO layout can throw at it. Can I add sound?The DC version has limited internal space for a decoder/speaker. If you want sound, the dedicated DCC-only variant (910-20019) or the DCC-with-sound version (910-20020 series) are easier paths than retrofitting this one.

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Make one of EMD's most popular road switchers part of your diesel fleet with the WalthersProto® GP35! Making its debut in 1963, the new engine would pave the way for future generations of hood units. Offering 2500 horsepower and a number of innovative new features, many were purchased as replacements for elderly diesels, and since EMD took trade-ins, some were constructed with rebuilt parts, notably trucks, from other builders! Along with these variations, modelers and railfans noted other changes made during the production run and began referring to early examples as Phase I (also known as Phase 1) while those built after mid-1965 became Phase II (also known as Phase 2); EMD however considered them all the same model and never used these designations. By the time production ended in 1966, over 1300 were in service, and many are still running on shortlines and at museums in 2024. This EMD GP35 model is part of the line of highly detailed WalthersProto HO Scale locomotives.  Check out the many features of the WalthersProto Phase II GP35s: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! Based on units built after mid-1965 - many still in service This model is standard DC and is DCC-ready. GP35s are also available with fully featured ESU LokSound 5 Sound & DCC for DCC or DC layouts Road-specific details See-through steps See-through radiator and dynamic brake fans w/etched brass grilles Nose-mounted lever-style handbrake Front and rear (as appropriate) class lights w/separate clear lenses Photo-etched small metal lift rings Detailed cab interior with crew figures Separately applied details, including coupler cut levers, m.u. hoses, brake and underbody details 21mtc 21-pin DCC decoder connector Powerful WalthersProto® drive featuring: Five-pole skew-wound motor 14:1 gear ratio Helical-cut gears for quiet operation & easy multiple unit operation All-wheel drive and electrical pickup Dual machined brass flywheels Heavy die-cast metal chassis   LED constant & directional headlights Easy multiple-unit operation Correct size RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers More Information Item # 920-50311 Brand WalthersProto Scale HO Engine Electronics DC / DCC Ready Type EMD GP35 Phase II Road Name Southern Pacific(TM) Road Number 6663 Release Date March 2025 MSRP $219.98 TCA Grading C-10 Mint - Brand New Availability In-Stock/Restockable Release Date March 2025

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The WalthersMainline EMD SD70M in Union Pacific colors, road number 3929, ready for HO scale mainline duty. Introduced in 1992 and built through 2004, the modified SD70M pairs the SD70 platform with a wide nose and North American Safety Cab. This model is based on the Phase I version. This one arrives with ESU sound and DCC already installed, so it runs on either a DCC or a conventional DC layout with prime mover, horns and bells working from the first lap. Underneath it is the same drive Walthers puts in its Proto locomotives: a 5-pole skew-wound motor, dual brass flywheels, all-wheel drive and pickup, and a die-cast chassis that gives it the weight to pull a real train. Looking for more HO scale power? Browse our HO Scale Locomotives, the full WalthersMainline range, and our DCC decoders and sound. Features All-new tooling with correct North American Safety Cab or spartan cab per prototype. Flush radiators per early production units. Correct HTCR, HTCR-1a or HTCR-1b trucks per prototype. Brass Nathan K5 air horn and treadplate detail on the walkways. Same drive as WalthersProto locomotives: 5-pole skew-wound motor, 14:1 gear ratio, helical-cut gears, dual machined brass flywheels and a heavy die-cast metal chassis. All-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup. ESU sound and DCC installed, works on both DCC and DC powered layouts. Four air horns selectable by CV: K5LAR24, P5R24, K3LA2 and K3L. Two bells selectable by CV: Graham E-bell and steel bell. 21-pin DCC plug. LED lighting with high or low headlight per prototype, working front ditch lights, constant and directional lighting. Cab interior, 5000-gallon fuel tank with road-specific details and a bell on the conductor's side. Correct size RP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX magnetic metal knuckle couplers. Fully assembled. Minimum radius 18 inches, 22 inches or larger recommended. Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Mainline Item Number 910-21033 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Type EMD SD70M Diesel Locomotive Control ESU Sound and DCC, runs on DCC or DC Road Name Union Pacific Road Number 3929 Era Modern (1990s to present) Assembly Fully assembled, ready to run Minimum Radius 18 inches, 22 inches or larger recommended Couplers Proto MAX magnetic metal knuckle, factory installed Condition New MSRP $239.98 UPC 616374223190 More in This Series These run in matched sets. The rest of this run: 910-11032 Union Pacific #4188 (Standard DC) 910-11033 Union Pacific #4017 (Standard DC) 910-11034 UP heritage unit Abraham Lincoln #1616 (Standard DC) 910-21032 Union Pacific #3875 (ESU Sound and DCC) Frequently Asked Questions Do I need DCC to run this?No. The ESU decoder works on both DCC and conventional DC layouts, though you need DCC to access the individual sounds and functions. What horns and bells does it have?Four air horns selectable by CV (K5LAR24, P5R24, K3LA2, K3L) and two bells (Graham E-bell and steel bell). What is the minimum radius?18 inches will work, but 22 inches or larger is recommended for reliable running and a better look. Is it ready to run?Yes. It comes fully assembled with metal knuckle couplers and metal wheels installed. Can I add grab irons?Yes. The shell has molded drill starter points. The SD70-Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-261) is sold separately. Are other road numbers available?Yes. See More in This Series above for the rest of this run. They are a one-time run in limited quantity.

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