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!
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
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 details of this WalthersProto replica include:
Real metal finish simulates stainless steel side panels
NEW - 24" cab wind deflectors (2)
Brass Leslie S-2M air horn (two forward)
Upper & lower twin sealed-beam headlights
Flush number boards
Removed skirts
Passenger pilot w/modeler-applied doors
Nose-mounted walkway
Photo-etched E9-style Farr air grilles
Working backup light
Dual steam generators
Winterization hatches w/levers
EMD round exhaust stacks
Round cab vent
Roller bearing sideframes
Speed recorder
