The Walthers 910-20434 EMD GP9 Phase II Canadian Pacific #8207 in red and white is a great addition to your HO scale collection. It comes with DCC and sound features. Note: When running this Walthers DCC locomotive in DC mode, don't use power packs over 18V, like MRC 1300-series. The WalthersMainline Phase II Chopped Nose GP9 is a must for your 1960s and later diesel roster. It's similar to the GP7 but has 'phase two' features due to production changes from 1955 - 1957. In the 1960s, many were rebuilt with chopped short hoods. This model has many great features: one-time run of these road numbers, detailed chopped-nose body, based on 1960s rebuilt units, correct scale-width hood, with or without dynamic brakes, see-through steps, correct RP-25 metal wheels. It's available with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts, featuring 4 function outputs, full DCC compatibility, 14, 28 or 128 speed steps, dual mode DC and DCC, 4 changeable airhorns, 2 changeable bells, full 8-notch prime mover sounds, compressor, and dynamic brake. It has the same powerful drive as WalthersProto locos, with a five-pole skew-wound motor, 14 to 1 gear ratio, helical-cut gears for quiet operation, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, machined brass flywheel, heavy die-cast metal chassis, constant and directional LED headlights, 21-pin DCC plug, and molded drill starter points for easy addition of grab irons with the separate GP9 Phase II Diesel Detail Kit (#910 - 258).
Using your Walthers EMD GP9 Phase II locomotive is easy. First, if you're using it in DC mode, make sure to use a power pack with a rating of 18V or less. For DCC operation, it's fully compatible with DCC systems. You can control the functions like the headlights, airhorns, and bells using the appropriate controls on your DCC system. When it comes to speed, you have options of 14, 28, or 128 speed steps. To change the airhorns and bells, you can use the CV settings. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft brush to gently clean the body and wheels. Check the electrical connections regularly to ensure smooth operation. If you want to add grab irons to your model, use the GP9 Phase II Diesel Detail Kit (#910 - 258) and the molded drill starter points on the locomotive to make the process easier.
