WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Power your priority HO freight behind these WalthersMainline(R) General Electric 8-40B diesels! Introduced in 1988 with some still in service today, these 4,000-horspower Dash Eight units as they were known, began their long careers in fast freight service. Fully assembled and nicely detailed, features of these engines include:
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
Prototypes in service 1988 to present
Available with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts
21-pin DCC plug
Standard cab
Molded starter points for grab irons (available separately from other suppliers)
Same rugged drive as WalthersProto(R) locos
All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
Dual machined brass flywheels
Heavy die cast chassis
Constant and directional LED lights
Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-brand locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders.
