You've asked for them, and Walthers delivers! Here's a quick look at some of the exciting new models we're working on. To can learn more about them, or reserve them for your railroad, clicking on the links below. |
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PROTO 1000™ HO GP15-1 Diesels
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Features
• 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
Did You Know?
EMD introduced the GP15-1 in 1975 as a replacement for aging GP7s and GP9s still serving in switching, transfer and wayfreight service. Offering 1500 horsepower, the new design was better suited to the bigger and heavier cars then entering service, while the low nose improved forward visibility for added safety. As an added incentive, EMD required customers to provide a trade-in unit, which supplied traction motors, trucks and main generators, reducing the purchase price. Outwardly, GP15-1s looked like 35 Series engines, with a road-style cab and short nose. The most distinguishing feature was the single 48" fan and "tunnel motor" air intake for the radiators. Later versions included the GP15-1AC, equipped with an alternator instead of a generator and the GP15T, which added a turbocharger to the AC model. Nearly 370 of the three styles were built for US railroads between 1976 and 1983, and many are still going strong today.
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Gold Line™ HO 89'6" Flush-Deck Flat Cars
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Different Roadnumber Shown
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Features
• All-New Tooling
• ACF & P-S Style Hitches Included
• Metal RP-25 Wheels
• Modeler-Installed Grab Irons
• Underbody Detail
• Great for Intermodal Consists
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Cornerstone Series® N "Wood" Coaling Tower Kit
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Features
• Detailed Parts Simulate Timber Construction
• Must-Have for Steam-Era Layouts
• Use with Other Engine Facility Structures (see Did You Know? for more details)
Footprint
Did You Know?
Engine servicing terminals can be some of the most exciting places on a layout. There's always lots of action and they make a great showcase for your favorite motive power. Primarily in use from the late 1920s through the 1950s, some facilities are still in service today. The diagram below shows a typical track plan featuring Cornerstone Series® kits and built-ups. Real railroads faced the same space problems modelers do, so arrange the various buildings as needed.
As steam locos evolved so did the buildings that served them. Concrete and steel replaced wooden coaling towers and water tanks. Depending on when the facility was built, there might be a mix of both modern and older structures at one facility.
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