PREORDER Walthers Mainline HO 20496 EMDGP9 Phase II with High Hood Locomotive ESU

PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped 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. The WalthersMainline Phase II High-Hood GP9 is a must-have model for your first-generation diesel roster! Outwardly similar to the earlier GP7, and sharing the same boxy, no frills body with its high, short hood, minor production changes in the number and placement of louvers on locomotives built from 1955 to 1957 resulted in what modelers and railfans refer to as “phase two” GP9s. Like it’s prototypes, many still going strong today, the WalthersMainline Phase II High Hood GP9 is the perfect power for any assignment and features: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now – limited quantity available Standard high short hood Based on as-built units produced from 1955 to 1957 (Phase II) Limited edition – one time run of these roadnumbers! Scale width hood with correct contours With or without dynamic brakes as appropriate Front and rear footboards or front plow and flat rear pilot as appropriate See-through steps Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring: Five-pole skew-wound motor 14 to 1 gear ratio Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation All-wheel drive and electrical pickup Machined brass flywheel Heavy die-cast metal chassis Constant and directional warm white LED headlights Correct size RP-25 metal wheels 21-pin DCC plug Molded drill starter points – add grab irons to your model easily with the GP9 Phase II Diesel Detail Kit (#910-258 sold separately) – read more here! Walthers has the tools you need for a fast and easy installation too: Click here for Walthers Double Ended Pin Vise! Click here for the complete selection of Walthers Drill Bits! Click here for additional information on DCC functions: ESU CV List ESU Function Mapping ESU Function Output Alternate Horns and Bells include: Horns: CV163 = 0 – Leslie A-200 (default) CV163 = 1 – Wabco Single Chime CV163 = 2 – Leslie S3L CV163 = 3 – Nathan M5 Bells: CV164 = 0 – EMD Brass Bell (default) CV164 = 1 – EMD Steel Bell