Product Information:
Power your HO railroad's flagship streamliners with these superb replicas of EMD's famed E8 and E9 diesels. Introduced in 1948 with the new 567B prime mover, production contiued until 1954 when the virtually identical E9 was introduced with the more powerful 567C prime mover. Powerful, reliable and economical, EMD E units handled premiere long-distance trains for decades, with many ending their long careers in commuter service and ocassionally handling fast freight trains. Fully assembled and ready for service, features include:
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
Available with LokSound 5 for DCC or DC layouts
Road- and era-specific details
Both units powered - matching individual A units available separately
Rugged and reliable WalthersProto drive
21-pin DCC plug
Formed wire grab irons and handrails
Photo-etched lift rings>/li>
Cab interior w/seats and figures
All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
Constant and directional LED lights
Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
Road-specific features of this WalthersProto replica include:
Nathan five-chime (all forward) air horn
Single horizontal sealed-beam headlight
Working backup light
Flush number boards
Removed skirts
Freight pilot
Southern-style MU bracket
4-hose MU set at left and right
Photo-etched E8A-style Farr air grilles
Dynamic brake with 48" fan
Winterization hatches w/levers
Single offset steam generator
Rooftop air reservoirs w/piping
Round spark arrestors
Rectangular air vent
Roller bearing sideframes
Wheel slip hubs
Speed recorder
Southern-style left and right water tanks
