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PROTO 1000™ GP15-1 Diesels

PROTO 1000 GP15-1s Feature New Drive

Walthers is pleased to announce the addition of GP15-1 diesels to the PROTO 1000™ locomotive lineup. These ready-to-run engines are available in eight roadnames and as undecorated models.

Fast Facts: Introduced in 1975 as a replacement for aging GP7s and GP9s, the 1500-horsepower GP15-1 was better suited to the bigger cars entering service, while the low nose improved forward visibility. EMD required customers to provide a trade-in unit which supplied traction motors, trucks and main generators, reducing the price. GP15-1s looked like 35 Series engines, but had a single 48" fan and "tunnel motor" style radiator. Later versions included the GP15-1AC with an alternator and the GP15T, a turbocharged AC model. Nearly 370 GP15-1s were built between 1976 and 1983 and many are still going strong today.

Features: Equipped with a new drive, these engines feature a 14:1 gear ratio for easy multiple-unit operations. They have helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running. These ready-to-run locos feature a five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor along with paint schemes and lettering.

† Union Pacific licensed product.


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