WalthersProto 920-49806, HO Scale EMD GP9, Standard DC, Illinois Central #9373

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

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 Nathan P3 air horn


• Can-style radio antenna


• Non-dynamic long hood


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


• Short MU stand w/single receptacle


• Ratcheting lever handbrake


• Late Pyle dual sealed-beam headlights


• 48" pan top radiator fans


• Four folded in wind deflectors


• Etched metal canvas sun shades


• Blomberg Type B sideframes w/roller bearing journals


• 1600-gallon fuel tank w/piping