The WalthersMainline EMD SD75I in BNSF Railway colors, road number 291, ready for HO scale mainline duty. Built from 1996 to 1999 and still working the road today, the SD75I introduced EMD's isolated Whisper Cab, identified by the visible seam along the nose and designed to cut noise and vibration for the crew.
This is the Standard DC version. It runs straight out of the box on a conventional DC layout, and the 21-pin plug means you can drop in the DCC decoder of your choice whenever you are ready.
Underneath it is the same drive Walthers puts in its Proto locomotives: a 5-pole skew-wound motor, dual brass flywheels, all-wheel drive and pickup, and a die-cast chassis that gives it the weight to pull a real train.
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Does this locomotive have sound?
No. This is the Standard DC version. It has a 21-pin DCC plug, so you can add the DCC or sound decoder of your choice.
Will it run on my DC layout?
Yes. It runs on a conventional DC power pack straight out of the box.
What is the minimum radius?
18 inches will work, but 22 inches or larger is recommended for reliable running and a better look.
Is it ready to run?
Yes. It comes fully assembled with metal knuckle couplers and metal wheels installed.
Can I add grab irons?
Yes. The shell has molded drill starter points. The SD70-Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-261) is sold separately.
Are other road numbers available?
Yes. See More in This Series above for the rest of this run. They are a one-time run in limited quantity.
