Walthers Proto 920-49738 HO Scale EMD Chop Nose GP9 Western Maryland WM 38 – DC

A signature diesel for your HO railroad, the WalthersProto EMD GP9 Phase II Low Nose is a real workhorse! With revised tooling and road-specific details, the models are based on prototypes built from 1955 to 1957 (known to modelers and railfans as the “phase two” version), and many are still in service today. This low-nose EMD GP9 is based on Western Maryland’s shop-modified chopped-nose units.

FEATURES:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now – limited quantity available!
• Factory-installed 28mm speaker in both DCC and DC versions
• Based on units in service from 1955 to the present
• Wire grab irons and photo-etched lift rings
• Operating number boards
• 21mtc 21-pin DCC decoder connector
• Warm white LED constant and directional headlights
• Road-specific details
• 14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running
• 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Superb paint and lettering
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• Western Maryland
  • Short hood forward operation
  • Dynamic brake long hood with 36″ radiator fans
  • NEW! WM-type chopped short hood
  • Single-pane cab front window
  • Modified skirt with single fuel filler, drop step, MU holder, footboards
  • Early Pyle dual sealed-beam headlights
  • Whip style antenna
  • Brass dual Leslie S5T air horns
  • Ratcheting lever handbrake
  • 1600-gallon fuel tank
  • Tall MU stands
  • 36″ winterization hatch with etched metal screen
  • Separately applied windshield wipers
  • Etched-metal cab sunshades

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.