EMD SW9 Locomotive C& O - HO - Walthers Proto

Working freight yards, passenger terminals, branch lines, short lines or heavy industry WalthersProto(R) SW9 - SW900 - SW1200 diesels are perfect power for any HO operations. Fully assembled with superb road-specific details and authentic paint and lettering, features of each replica include:

• Limited Run

• Based on SW9, SW900 and SW1200 units (as noted) in service 1954 to present

• Used by dozens of railroads, short lines and industrial operations

• Next18 plug for easy DCC conversion at any time (decoder sold separately)

• Detailed cab interior w/seats and crew figures

• Factory-installed wire grab irons

• 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor

• Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running

• LED constant and directional headlights

• Easy multiple-unit operation

• Heavy die-cast metal underframe

• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels

• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

  Road-specific features of this model include:

• Single-chime SA-200-156-CA air horn on bracket

• Modeler-applied Lifting, Nonlifting & C&O-style spark arrestors

• Dual sealed beam vertical headlight

• Etched-brass sunshades

• Inward wind deflectors

• Hood-mounted handrails

• 6-louver battery box and step

• Front & rear footboards

• AAR Type A plain bearing truck sideframes w/sloped journals

• 600-gallon fuel tank