Walthers 910-20437 EMD GP9 Phase II Chicago & North Western C&NW #4306 (green, yellow) DCC & Sound HO Scale

Get the Walthers 910-20437 EMD GP9 Phase II Chicago & North Western C&NW #4306 in eye-catching green and yellow, in HO scale with DCC & Sound. Note: When using this DCC-equipped locomotive in DC mode, avoid power packs over 18V, like MRC 1300-series. The WalthersMainline Phase II Chopped Nose GP9 is a must for your 1960s and later diesel collection. It resembles the earlier GP7, but with minor louver changes from 1955 - 1957. In the 1960s, many were rebuilt with chopped short hoods. This model features a detailed chopped - nose body, scale - width hood, correct RP - 25 metal wheels, and is available with ESU Sound and DCC. It has a powerful drive like WalthersProto locos, with a five - pole skew - wound motor, 14 to 1 gear ratio, and helical - cut gears. There's a limited quantity of these road numbers, so order now!

Using this Walthers locomotive is easy. If you're using it in DC mode, make sure to use a power pack with a rating of 18V or less to avoid decoder issues. You can operate it on both DCC and DC layouts. The locomotive has many features you can control, like the airhorns, bells, and headlight brightness. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. Periodically check the wheels for any signs of wear and make sure the gears are in good condition. You can easily add grab irons to your model with the GP9 Phase II Diesel Detail Kit (sold separately). Enjoy your Walthers locomotive on your model railroad!