PREORDER Walthers Proto HO 49422 EMD GP7 Locomotive, Detroit Toledo & Ironton #972

Description

One of EMD’s most succesful diesels, the GP7 was plain but tough and some are still going strong after nearly 60 years of service! A great addition to your HO Scale roster, these WalthersProto models are packed with features that include: Limited-edition – one time run of these roadnumbers Based on units in service from 1950 to the present Improved hood contours Road-specific details Wire grab irons and lift rings Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC and DC layouts 21-pin DCC plug 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 Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers Specific features of this unit include: Based on units in operation from the 1950s through the 1970s Brass Nathan M3 air horn Brass fire cracker style antenna All-weather window on engineer s side Non-dynamic long hood Early Pyle dual sealed beam headlights Winterization hatch with etched metal grill Super lifting type spark arrestor Metal sunshades Wire curved grab iron on short hood Tall MU stands 1600 gal fuel tank Roller bearing journals Short-hood forward operation