Bring immense power to your HO scale railroad with the Walthers Mainline EMD SD75I locomotive model. This model represents Ontario Northland #2103, dressed in a striking blue, yellow, and black color scheme. It comes equipped with DCC & Sound features for an immersive experience. Note: When running this Walthers - branded DCC - equipped locomotive in DC mode, avoid using power packs over 18V, like MRC 1300 - series packs which may cause issues with the decoder. Road - specific details include a low headlight, HTCR - 1b trucks, and a plain nose door without a window. Built from 1996 to 1999 and mostly still in service, this SD70 - series variation features an Isolated or Whisper Cab. Model features are numerous: all - new tooling, a limited - quantity one - time run of these road numbers, a correct North American Safety Cab, flush radiators as per early units, correct trucks, a brass Nathan K5 air horn, treadplate details on walkways, a minimum radius of 18' (22' or larger recommended), full assembly, LED lighting with high/low headlight, working front ditch lights, and constant/directional lights. It's available with ESU Sound & DCC for both DCC and DC layouts, offering four changeable air horns and two changeable bells via CVs. It has a 21 - Pin DCC plug, a powerful drive with a 5 - pole skew - wound motor, 14:1 gear ratio, helical - cut gears for quiet operation, all - wheel drive and electrical pickup, dual brass flywheels, and a heavy die - cast metal chassis. The cab has an interior, a 5000 - gallon fuel tank with road - specific details, a standard bell on the conductor's side, molded drill starter points for grab irons (easily added with a separate SD70 - Series Diesel Detail Kit), correct size RP - 25 metal wheels, and Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers.
Using your Walthers Mainline EMD SD75I locomotive model is a breeze. If you're using a DC power pack, make sure it doesn't exceed 18V to avoid issues with the decoder. For a better experience, it's recommended to use a power pack that won't cause problems, like avoiding MRC 1300 - series packs. When setting up on your layout, keep in mind the minimum radius of 18', but 22' or larger is better for smoother operation. You can customize the air horns and bells through the CV settings to get the sound you like. To keep your model in top shape, regularly clean the wheels and the chassis. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe away dust. If you want to add grab irons, use the SD70 - Series Diesel Detail Kit (sold separately) and follow the instructions provided with it. Enjoy your model train adventures with this powerful and detailed locomotive!
