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:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
• 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
• 21mtc connector
• 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

 
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Road-specific features of this model include:

• 2 Brass Leslie A2-156-CA air horns
• Brass firecracker radio antenna
• Nondynamic long hood
• Double fuel fillers on sill
• Short, single MU stand
• Front and rear footboards
• 4 early, tall MU stands
• MU hoses front and rear
• Ratcheting hand brake
• Vapor standby heater
• Cab signal box
• Steam generator w/tall exhaust and piping w/covered intake and exhaust
• Pyle early dual sealed-beam headlights
• Working dual lens Gyralight
• Rounded winterization hatch
• Cab wind deflectors in folded in position
• Etched brass metal-style sunshades
• Blomberg Type B sideframes w/roller bearing journals
• 2 speed recorders
• 1600-gallon fuel tank w/piping