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WalthersMainline 9572 | GE Dash 8-40B - Standard DC - Southern Pacific #8017 | HO Scale
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Add DCC sound to this locomotive
Fit not confirmed. We couldn't confirm which decoder socket this model has, so check with us before ordering a decoder for it.
All GE Diesel sound decoders · Which decoder fits depends on this model's plug and the space inside the shell. Not sure? Ask us before you order.
Description
Put Southern Pacific #8017 on your HO layout. This GE Dash 8-40B comes ready for DC operation, with a DCC-ready frame if you want to add a decoder later.
GE's Dash 8-40B put 4,000 horsepower on four axles, and the type worked hard for Southern Pacific and Union Pacific through the 1990s and beyond.
Specifications
| Brand | WalthersMainline |
| Item Number | 9572 |
| UPC | 616374189267 |
| Scale | HO (1:87) |
| Model | GE Dash 8-40B - Standard DC |
| Road Name | Southern Pacific |
| Road Number | #8017 |
| Paint Scheme | gray, red, white; large SP on nose |
| Control | Standard DC (DCC ready) |
| Assembly | Ready to run |
| Condition | New |
Features
- Standard DC (DCC ready)
- Runs on DC out of the box; DCC ready for a decoder of your choice
- All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
- Directional LED lighting
- Accurate Southern Pacific paint and lettering, road number #8017
- Separately applied detail parts
- Scale: HO (1:87)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add DCC later?
Yes. It runs on DC as supplied and the frame is DCC ready, so a drop-in decoder can be fitted.
What scale is this?
HO scale (1:87).
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Specifications
| Scale | HO Scale |
|---|---|
| Road name | Southern Pacific |
| Type | Diesel Locomotive |
| Engine style | Dash 8 |
| Control | DC Only |
| Sound | No Sound |
| Era | Modern |
| TCA grading | C-10 Mint—Brand New |
| Manufacturer | WalthersMainline |
| Part # | 910-9572 |