Part # 920-48612
EMD SD9 - Standard DC - PROTO 2000(R) -- Conrail #6917 (black, white)
$199.98
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Availability: Discontinued
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Scale
Conrail
Walthers Part# 920-48612
Product Information
* In Service 1954 - Present
* New Road Specific Details as Appropriate
Correct Horn Style & Placement
Correct Truck Journals & Other Details
Pilots With or Without Footboards
Add-On Superdetails
* 14:1 Helical Gears for Ultra-Quiet & Smooth Running
* Easy Multiple Unit Operation
* Superb Paint & Lettering
* Metal Grab Irons & Lift Rings
* LED Constant & Directional Headlights
* Five-Pole, Skew-Wound, High-Torque, High-Efficiency Can Motor
* Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers
The debut of the SD9 in 1954 marked the next step forward for EMD's Special Duty line of six-axle diesels. Except for the placement of the class lamps, the SD9 looked almost the same as the SD7 introduced in 1952. But under the hood, the new 567C prime mover delivered 1,750 horsepower. While four-axle power still dominated overall sales, the SD's were soon drawing well-deserved attention. In service, the three-axle Flexicoil trucks delivered almost twice the pulling power of their GP counterparts, proving ideal for demanding assignments in helper, yard, transfer and heavy freight service. With its weight spread over six axles, the SD9 was also well suited to lightly built routes, and many of were purchased especially for branch line duties. By the time production ended in 1959, 515 SD9s were in service on over a dozen railroads. Some are still going strong after 50+ years of service!
Detailed to match Phase 2 units from the mid-1970s to early 1980s with:
* Long Hood Forward Operation
* Rolled Metal Style Handrail Stanchions
* Two-Color End Handrails
* Standard Style Coupler Cut Lever
* Ladder on Right Side of Short Hood End
* Dynamic Brakes
* Leslie SL-3 Horn
* Large Sinclair Antenna
* Pilots w/Footboards
Prototype photo courtesy Chip Syme collection
* New Road Specific Details as Appropriate
Correct Horn Style & Placement
Correct Truck Journals & Other Details
Pilots With or Without Footboards
Add-On Superdetails
* 14:1 Helical Gears for Ultra-Quiet & Smooth Running
* Easy Multiple Unit Operation
* Superb Paint & Lettering
* Metal Grab Irons & Lift Rings
* LED Constant & Directional Headlights
* Five-Pole, Skew-Wound, High-Torque, High-Efficiency Can Motor
* Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers
The debut of the SD9 in 1954 marked the next step forward for EMD's Special Duty line of six-axle diesels. Except for the placement of the class lamps, the SD9 looked almost the same as the SD7 introduced in 1952. But under the hood, the new 567C prime mover delivered 1,750 horsepower. While four-axle power still dominated overall sales, the SD's were soon drawing well-deserved attention. In service, the three-axle Flexicoil trucks delivered almost twice the pulling power of their GP counterparts, proving ideal for demanding assignments in helper, yard, transfer and heavy freight service. With its weight spread over six axles, the SD9 was also well suited to lightly built routes, and many of were purchased especially for branch line duties. By the time production ended in 1959, 515 SD9s were in service on over a dozen railroads. Some are still going strong after 50+ years of service!
Sound & DCC Equipped
Burlington Northern #6217
Burlington Northern #6219
Chessie/B&O #1839
Chessie/B&O #1840
Denver & Rio Grande Western #5307
Denver & Rio Grande Western #5312
Great Northern #582
Great Northern #587
Standard DC
Burlington Northern #6217
Burlington Northern #6219
Chessie/B&O #1839
Chessie/B&O #1840
Denver & Rio Grande Western #5307
Denver & Rio Grande Western #5312
Great Northern #582
Great Northern #587
Detailed to match Phase 2 units from the mid-1970s to early 1980s with:
* Long Hood Forward Operation
* Rolled Metal Style Handrail Stanchions
* Two-Color End Handrails
* Standard Style Coupler Cut Lever
* Ladder on Right Side of Short Hood End
* Dynamic Brakes
* Leslie SL-3 Horn
* Large Sinclair Antenna
* Pilots w/Footboards
Prototype photo courtesy Chip Syme collection
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