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Power up your HO freight operations with Walthers Proto SD9 diesels!
 
The debut of the SD9 in 1954 marked the next step forward for EMD's Special Duty line of six-axle diesels, and introduced the new 567C prime mover delivering 1,750 horsepower. Ideal for demanding assignments in helper, yard, transfer and heavy freight service, with its weight spread over six axles, the SD9 was also well suited to branch line duties. By the time production ended in 1959, 515 SD9s were in service on over a dozen railroads and some are still going strong after 50+ years of service!
 
From superb paint and lettering to railroad-specific details, and now available with ESU LokSound Select for DCC and DC layouts, WalthersProto SD9 locos come ready for service and feature:

    Limited edition - one-time run of these configurations
    5 pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
    Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, quiet running
    Easy multiple-unit operation
    Superb paint & lettering
    LED constant & directional headlights
    Heavy die-cast metal underframe
    Proto MAX(TM) me

Based on EJE former Missabe Phase II
units in service from later 1960s
to late 1980s with:
• Nathan P5 air horn
• Firecracker radio antenna
• Operating roof top beacon
• Hood-mounted bell & bracket
• Pyle dual sealed beam headlight
• Rolled-style handrail stanchions
• Winterization hatch
• Roller bearing journals
• Short hood forward operation
920-41627 #603 ESU Sound & DCC
920-41628 #611 ESU Sound & DCC
920-48627 #604 Standard DC
920-48628 #606 Standard DC