Walthers Proto 920-41707 HO Scale EMD SD9 DMIR 134 “Arrowhead” DCC Sound

Power up your HO freight operations with Walthers Proto SD9 diesels!

The 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!

From 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.

FEATURES:

• One time run of these road numbers. order now – limited quantity available
• Prototypes in service 1954 to the present – several preserved today
• Used in helper. yard. transfer. heavy freight and branch line service
• Available with LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts
• Road- and era-specific details
• Formed wire grab irons
• Etched-metal lift rings
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• All-wheel drive and electrical pick up
• 5 pole. skew-wound. high-torque. high-efficiency can motor
• Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth. quiet running
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Superb paint and lettering
• Warm white LED constant and directional headlights
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
• NEW – Working small beacon
• Brass Nathan P5 air horn
• Brass Firecracker radio antenna
• Long Hood w/48″ fans
• Crew speaker w/conduit
• Pyle dual sealed-beam headlights
• Missabe-style bracket w/bell
• 2 all-weather windows w/”glass”
• Large winterization hatch w/photo-etched grille
• Dynamic brakes
• Rolled-style handrail stanchions
• Drop steps
• Pilots w/footboards and MU cable boxes
• MU hoses