{"product_id":"ho-emd-sd9-dccr-gn-596","title":"WALTHERS HO EMD SD9, GN #596 (DCCR)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITEM NUMBER: WAL920-48710\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower up your HO freight operations with Walthers Proto SD9 diesels!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe debut of the SD9 in 1954 marked the next step forward for EMD's Special Duty line of six-axle diesels, and introduced the new 567C prime mover delivering 1,750 horsepower. Ideal for demanding assignments in helper, yard, transfer and heavy freight service, with its weight spread over six axles, the SD9 was also well suited to branch line duties. By the time production ended in 1959, 515 SD9s were in service on over a dozen railroads and some are still going strong!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom superb paint and lettering to railroad-specific details, and available with ESU LokSound Select for DCC and DC layouts, WalthersProto SD9 locos come ready for service and feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypes in service 1954 to the present - several preserved today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in helper, yard, transfer, heavy freight and branch line service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad- and era-specific details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormed wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched-metal lift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-pin DCC plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect size RP-25 metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pick up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, quiet running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy multiple-unit operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm white LED constant and directional headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal underframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad-specific features of this WalthersProto replica include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Leslie RS-3L air horn w\/photo-etched GN-style horn bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Firecracker radio antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong hood w\/48\" fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof-mounted bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge winterization hatch w\/photo-etched grille and GN-style walkway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank breather pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled-style handrail stanchions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilots w\/footboards and MU cable boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyle dual sealed-beam headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNondynamic long hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 all-weather windows w\/\"glass\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WALTHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44841391292641,"sku":"WAL920-48710","price":186.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/8993\/files\/xjasj8f22gbghmj7equ1.jpg?v=1712610327","url":"https:\/\/www.tammieshobbies.com\/products\/ho-emd-sd9-dccr-gn-596","provider":"Tammies Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}