WalthersProto 920-42809, HO Scale EMD GP9, LokSound 5 Sound & DCC, Norfolk & Western #813

A signature diesel for your HO railroad, the WalthersProto GP9 with High-Hood is a real workhorse! With road-specific details, the models are based on prototypes in service from 1956 to the present.

Model Features:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!


• Based on units in service from 1956 to the present


• Road-specific details


• Factory-equipped with LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts


• Wire grab irons and photo-etched lift rings


• 21-Pin DCC connector


• Warm white LED constant and directional headlights


• 14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running


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


• Easy multiple-unit operation


• Superb paint and lettering


• Heavy die-cast metal underframe


• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels


• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

Based on Phase III units, road-specific features of this layout-ready HO replica include:

• Brass Leslie RS-5t-R air horn


• Whip-style radio antenna w/wire antenna


• Long hood forward operation


• Dynamic brakes


• Simplified skirt w/single fuel fill, drop step, MU holder and N&W equipment box


• Medium MU stand w/one each round and square receptacles


• Ratcheting lever handbrake


• Spare coupler knuckle basket


• Short hood-mounted bell and bracket


• Late Pyle dual sealed-beam headlights


• N&W sand hatch handles


• 48" cap top radiator and dynamic brake fans


• N&W-style spark arrestors


• Four folded-in wind deflectors


• Etched metal N&W style sunshades


• Blomberg Type B sideframes w/roller bearings


• 1600-gallon fuel tank w/piping