Walthers Proto HO 920-49701 EMD GP9 Phase II, Canadian Pacific #8615

A signature diesel for your HO railroad, the WalthersProto GP9 Phase II with High Hood is a real workhorse! With revised tooling and road-specific details, the models are based on prototypes built from 1955 to 1957 (known to modelers and railfans as the "phase two" version), and many are still in service today. Features of the models include:

• Limited-edition - one time run of these road numbers
• Based on units in service from 1955 to the present
• Improved hood contours and Phase II detail
• Road-specific details
• Wire grab irons and lift rings
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Warm white LED constant and directional headlights
• 14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running
• 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Superb paint and lettering
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

 
Based on units in service during the 1970s - 1980s with:

• Short-hood forward operation
• Nathan K3 air horn
• Sinclair radio antenna
• Pyle early dual sealed beam headlight
• CP-style bell and bracket
• Winterization hatch
• Sloped buffer block
• Peacock brakewheel and stand