Walthers PROTO - HO Scale - EMD GP9 Phase I Locomotive - DCC Ready - Southern Pacific (SP) #5603 - Orange/Red/Gray/White w/Black Widow Scheme (SKU 920-47881)
Available On: January 1, 2019
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FEATURES: All Units
• Limited edition – one time run of these roadnumbers!
• Based on Phase I units used in all types of freight service 1954 to present
• Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC & DC layouts
• NEW - metal grab irons & lift rings
• Road-specific details
• 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
• Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Superb paint & lettering
• LED constant & directional headlights
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
ROAD SPECIFIC FEATURES:
Southern Pacific† (Black Widow)
Based on units in service 1954 to 1965 with:
• NEW - passenger pilot
• Brass Nathan P3 air horn
• “Wagon wheel” radio antenna
• Working Pyle-National “ash can” signal lights on front & rear
• Steam generator
• Etched metal sun shades
• Bolted/cast style handrail stanchions
• Dynamic brakes
• Dual water/fuel filler side skirt
• Short hood forward operation
