Power your priority HO freight behind these WalthersMainline(R) General Electric 8-40B diesels! Introduced in 1988 with some still in service today, these 4,000-horspower Dash Eight units as they were known, began their long careers in fast freight service. Fully assembled and nicely detailed, features of these engines include:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
• Prototypes in service 1988 to present
• Available with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Standard cab
• Molded starter points for grab irons (available separately from other suppliers)
• Same rugged drive as WalthersProto(R) locos
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
• Dual machined brass flywheels
• Heavy die cast chassis
• Constant and directional LED lights
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

 
PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-brand locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders.
 
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