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Walthers Mainline 910-10017 | Plymouth ML-8 Industrial Switcher - Red w/ Pilot Stripes - Standard DC | HO Scale
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Description
The Walthers Mainline 910-10017 brings the Plymouth ML-8 industrial switcher to HO scale in eye-catching red with prototypical yellow pilot stripes. This compact diesel switcher has been a workhorse of trackside industries since the 1920s, perfect for shortlines, mills, lumber yards, and any layout that needs a small but capable switcher. Includes a sheet of decals with white and black numbers in serif and sans-serif fonts plus heralds for freelanced industries.
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- 5-pole skew-wound motor with prototypical low-speed gearing, helical-cut gears for quiet operation, 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 see-through radiator guard, separate metal handrails, and 3-point suspension for positive track contact
- RP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
- Standard DC analog operation (DCC ready) with included decal sheet for custom industrial lettering
- Scale: HO (1:87)
| Brand | Walthers Mainline |
| Item Number | 910-10017 |
| Scale | HO (1:87) |
| Road Name | Undecorated (Red w/ Pilot Stripes) |
| 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.
What does "undecorated" mean here?
The locomotive comes painted in red with yellow pilot stripes but without lettering. Walthers includes a decal sheet with white/black numbers and heralds so you can customize it for your own freelanced shortline, mill, or industry.
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. Many real ones are now preserved in museums.
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 # | 910-10017 |