WalthersProto

Power your HO railroad's flagship streamliners with WalthersProto E8 and E9 diesels! Introduced in 1948 with the new and more powerful 567B prime mover, production contiued until 1954 when the virtually identical E9 debuted with the 567C prime mover. Fast, powerful and economical, EMD's E units handled premiere long-distance trains for decadess, with many ending their long careers in commuter service and ocassionally handling fast freight trains. Fully assembled and ready for service, features of these superb replicas 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 Matching, powered A-A or A-B 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 # 920-42922 Brand WalthersProto Scale HO Engine Electronics DC, DCC & Sound Type EMD Diesel Road Name Southern Road Number 6900

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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! Road- and era-specific details 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 # 920-49923 Brand WalthersProto Scale HO Engine Electronics DC / DCC Ready Type EMD Diesel Road Name Southern Road Number 6906

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