Walthers Proto 920-42171 HO Scale EMD Phase 2 GP35 Diesel Locomotive Rock Island RI 320 DCC Sound

Introduction

Walthers Proto 920-42171 HO Scale EMD Phase 2 GP35 Diesel Locomotive Rock Island RI 320 DCC Sound

Make one of EMD’s most popular roadswitcher models part of your diesel fleet in minutes with the WalthersProto(R) GP35!

Making its debut in 1963, the new engine would pave the way for future generations of hood units. Offering 2500 horsepower and a number of innovative new features, many were purchased as replacements for elderly diesels, and since EMD took trade-ins, some were constructed with rebuilt parts, notably trucks, from other builders! Along with these variations, modelers and railfans noted other changes made during the production run, and began referring to early examples as Phase I while those built after mid-1965 became Phase II (EMD considered them all the same and never used these designations). By the time production ended in 1966, over 1300 were in service, and many are still running on shortlines and at museums today.

Check out the many features of WalthersProto Phase II GP35s:

• Limited edition – one-time run of these engine numbers!
• Based on Phase II units in service from 1965 to the present
• Road-specific details
• Available with SoundTraxx(R) Tsunami(R) sound for DCC and DC layouts
• Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
• Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

Based on units repainted maroon and yellow with small block lettering and nose logo in service from the early 1970s to early 1980s with:

• NEW – Rear pilot with footboards
• NEW – Short air filter/dryer
• Brass Nathan P5 air horn
• Firecracker radio antenna
• Bell mounted on fireman’s side of long-hood
• Raised inertial filter “dust bin” hatch
• Mesh intake grilles
• No dynamic brakes/
• Front snowplow
• Standard Blomberg B trucks with outside brake shoes
• Sunshades
• 8 jack pads
• 2600-gallon fuel tank
• High headlight