{"product_id":"walthers-mainline-910-10016-plymouth-ml8-industrial-switcher-usaf-dc-ho-scale","title":"Walthers Mainline 910-10016 | Plymouth ML-8 Industrial Switcher - US Air Force (USAF) - Standard DC | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with prototypical low-speed gearing, helical-cut gears, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and machined brass flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal underframe and hood for serious pulling power in a small package\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstant and directional LED lights, etched metal radiator guard, separate metal handrails, and 3-point suspension for positive track contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStandard DC analog operation (DCC ready) with authentic US Air Force paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalthers Mainline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e910-10016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHO (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUS Air Force (USAF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlymouth ML-8 Industrial Switcher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard DC analog (DCC ready)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1920s — present (multi-era)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this DCC equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the Standard DC analog version. It is DCC ready, so you can drop in a decoder for full DCC operation when ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the US Air Force scheme historically accurate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat couplers and wheels does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers — compatible with all standard HO scale couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206302839039,"sku":"910-10016","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_6efb48e2-79a2-4839-a430-5dc1b912738f.jpg?v=1771688284","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/walthers-mainline-910-10016-plymouth-ml8-industrial-switcher-usaf-dc-ho-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}