Introduction

Walthers Proto 920-40875 HO Scale EMD GP9 Burlington Northern #1702 DCC LokSound

One of the most popular EMD diesels ever built, these WalthersProto(R) GP9 Phase I (also known as Phase 1) locos are a must for your HO operations and feature:

• Limited edition – one time run of these roadnumbers!
• Based on Phase I units used in all types of freight service from 1954 to the present
• Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC and DC Layouts
• Metal grab irons and lift rings
• Retooled accurate hood contours
• Road-specific details
• 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
• Superb paint and lettering
• LED constant and directional headlights
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

Sound-equipped units feature EMD 567BC 16-cylinder prime mover and can be set for Automatic Transition (CV48=0) or Manual Transition (CV48=16).

Optional airhorns include: Leslie A-200 – CV48=0 Nathan K3H – CV48=1 Nathan M5 – CV48=2 Nathan P3 – CV48=3 Nathan old cast P5 – CV48=4 Nathan K3HA – CV48=5 Leslie RS3L – CV48=6 Leslie S3L #1 – CV48=7 Leslie A125 – CV48=8 Leslie A200 – CV48=9 Leslie RS3K – CV48=10 Nathan M3 – CV48=11 Wabco E2 – CV48=12 Nathan M3H – CV48=13 Leslie S2M – CV48=14 Leslie Dual A125-A200 – CV48=15

Optional Bells: CV48=0 – Steel Bell CV48=64 – Bronze Bell

Based on ex-Northern Pacific units in service from early 1970s to 1980s with:

• Brass Nathan P3 air horn
• Brass firecracker radio antenna
• Operating beacon
• Winterization hatch
• Brass roof-mounted bracket & bell
• 1600-gallon fuel tank
• Bolted/cast-style handrail stanchions
• Short hood forward operation