PROTO 2000™ Locos
PROTO 2000
 New
HO GREAT NORTHERN
EMD F7 DIESELS

Summer 2007 Delivery

• Authentic GN-style:
 -Snowplow Pilot
 -Three-Chime Air Horns
 -Winterization Hatch
 -Roof-Mounted Cooling Coil
 -Steam Generator Air Intake
 -Roof Air Vent
 -Correct Style & Location of Grab Irons & Ladder Stand-Offs
  on Nose
 -Radio Antenna
 -Paint & Lettering to Match Walthers Empire Builder Cars
• All-New Drive
• 14:1 Gear Ratio for Easy Multiple-Unit Operations
• Helical Gears for Ultra-Quiet & Smooth Running
• Five-Pole, Skew-Wound, High Torque, High Efficiency Can Motor
• Heavily Weighted for Maximum Traction
• Both A&B Units Powered
• Painted Metal Grab Irons, Ladder Stand-Offs, Handrails & Lift Rings
• Correct Coupling Distance Between A & B Units
• Most Authentic “Bulldog” Nose Ever Done
• Correct Windshield Slope
• Roof Panel Weld Lines
• Correctly Sized Bolt Heads
• Complete Scale Fuel Tank w/Hangers, Battery Box, Air Tank & Underframe Detail
• Working Headlight & Mars Light w/Bezel & Recessed Lens
• Correct Style Lighted Numberboards
• Bright “Sunny White” LED Lighting

• Separate, Clear Class Lights
• Full Cab Interior w/Crew Figures
• New Insulated Diecast Magnetic Knuckle Couplers
• Correct Partial Fuel Tank Skirts
• All-New Sideframes w/Road Specific Journals & Speed Recorder
• Operating Diaphragms
• Etched Grilles
• Visible Details Behind Grilles & Under Fan Covers
• Available with Dual Mode QSI Sound & DCC** or Standard DC Models

**Sound and DCC-equipped models can be operated on either DC or DCC layouts,
and feature authentic EMD 567 prime mover recordings that include exhaust,
improved throttle notching and transition sounds for change in traction motor electrical
connection during acceleration, road-specific horn tone to match prototype, bell, squealing brakes, doppler effect, air let off and much more.

If you like this, You'll want these
THE Best Power for Your Empire Builder - PERIOD!
Don’t settle for a simple repaint - equip your Empire Builder with the most authentic F units available, then put your new train in service with Walthers matching cars and other accessories.

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HO ACF 36-Seat Diner “Lake…” Series
HO ACF 60-Seat Coach
HO ACF Baggage-Mail
HO P-S 7-4-3-1 Sleeper “…River” Series
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