Walthers Mainline HO EMD SW9 – LokSound 5 Sound & DCC — Chesapeake & Ohio #5257

Working freight yards, passenger terminals, branch lines, short lines or heavy industry WalthersProto(R) SW9 – SW900 – SW1200 diesels are perfect power for any HO operations. Fully assembled with superb road-specific details and authentic paint and lettering, features of each replica include:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now – limited quantity available!
• Based on SW9, SW900 and SW1200 units (as noted) in service 1954 to present
• Used by dozens of railroads, short lines and industrial operations
• ESU LokSound 5 sound for DCC and DC layouts
• Road-specific details
• Detailed cab interior w/seats and crew figures
• Sill- or hood-mounted handrails as appropriate
• Factory-installed wire grab irons
• 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
• Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running
• LED constant and directional headlights
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

 
For more information see the ESU Full Throttle Quick Start Guide available here.

 
Road-specific features of this model include:

• Single-chime SA-200-156-CA air horn on bracket
• Modeler-applied Lifting, Nonlifting & C&O-style spark arrestors
• Dual sealed beam vertical headlight
• Etched-brass sunshades
• Inward wind deflectors
• Hood-mounted handrails
• 6-louver battery box and step
• Front & rear footboards
• AAR Type A plain bearing truck sideframes w/sloped journals
• 600-gallon fuel tank