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Walthers Mainline 910-10016 | Plymouth ML-8 Industrial Switcher - US Air Force (USAF) - Standard DC | HO Scale
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Description
The Walthers Mainline 910-10016 brings the Plymouth ML-8 industrial switcher to HO scale in distinctive US Air Force livery. This compact diesel switcher has been a workhorse of military bases and industrial sidings since the 1920s, perfect for layouts featuring Air Force installations, missile bases, depots, and any military or industrial scene needing a small but capable switcher.
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- 5-pole skew-wound motor with prototypical low-speed gearing, helical-cut gears, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and machined brass flywheel
- Heavy die-cast metal underframe and hood for serious pulling power in a small package
- Constant and directional LED lights, etched metal radiator guard, separate metal handrails, and 3-point suspension for positive track contact
- RP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
- Standard DC analog operation (DCC ready) with authentic US Air Force paint and lettering
- Scale: HO (1:87)
| Brand | Walthers Mainline |
| Item Number | 910-10016 |
| Scale | HO (1:87) |
| Road Name | US Air Force (USAF) |
| Locomotive Type | Diesel |
| Prototype | Plymouth ML-8 Industrial Switcher |
| DCC | Standard DC analog (DCC ready) |
| Era | 1920s — present (multi-era) |
| Weight | 3.6 oz |
| Condition | New |
Is this DCC equipped?
No — this is the Standard DC analog version. It is DCC ready, so you can drop in a decoder for full DCC operation when ready.
Is the US Air Force scheme historically accurate?
Yes — the USAF operated small industrial switchers like the Plymouth ML-8 at airfields, missile bases, and depots to move freight cars and supplies on base trackage from the 1950s onward.
What era does this fit?
The Plymouth ML-8 prototype has been in service from the 1920s through today, so it works on layouts spanning nearly any era. Pair with USAF-themed industries and military scenes for the most prototypical fit.
What couplers and wheels does it use?
RP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers — compatible with all standard HO scale couplers.
Specifications
| Scale | HO Scale |
|---|---|
| Type | Diesel Locomotive |
| Control | DC Only |
| Sound | No Sound |
| Era | Modern |
| TCA grading | C-10 Mint—Brand New |
| Manufacturer | WalthersMainline |
| Part # | 910-10016 |