Description
Description
This is a Walthers 920-48612 HO scale EMD SD9 – Standard DC – PROTO 2000(R) Conrail #6917 (black, white) * In Service 1954 – Present * New Road Specific Details as Appropriate Correct Horn Style & Placement Correct Truck Journals & Other Details Pilots With or Without Footboards Add-On Superdetails * 14:1 Helical Gears for Ultra-Quiet & Smooth Running * Easy Multiple Unit Operation * Superb Paint & Lettering * Metal Grab Irons & Lift Rings * LED Constant & Directional Headlights * Five-Pole, Skew-Wound, High-Torque, High-Efficiency Can Motor * Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers The debut of the SD9 in 1954 marked the next step forward for EMD’s Special Duty line of six-axle diesels. Except for the placement of the class lamps, the SD9 looked almost the same as the SD7 introduced in 1952. But under the hood, the new 567C prime mover delivered 1,750 horsepower. While four-axle power still dominated overall sales, the SD’s were soon drawing well-deserved attention. In service, the three-axle Flexicoil trucks delivered almost twice the pulling power of their GP counterparts, proving 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 lightly built routes, and many of were purchased especially for branch line duties. By the time production ended in 1959, 515 SD9s were in service on over a dozen railroads. Some are still going strong after 50+ years of service! Sound & DCC Equipped Burlington Northern #6217 Burlington Northern #6219 Chessie/B&O #1839 Chessie/B&O #1840 Denver & Rio Grande Western #5307 Denver & Rio Grande Western #5312 Great Northern #582 Great Northern #587 Standard DC Burlington Northern #6217 Burlington Northern #6219 Chessie/B&O #1839 Chessie/B&O #1840 Denver & Rio Grande Western #5307 Denver & Rio Grande Western #5312 Great Northern #582 Great Northern #587 Detailed to match Phase 2 units from the mid-1970s to early 1980s with: * Long Hood Forward Operation * Rolled Metal Style Handrail Stanchions * Two-Color End Handrails * Standard Style Coupler Cut Lever * Ladder on Right Side of Short Hood End * Dynamic Brakes * Leslie SL-3 Horn * Large Sinclair Antenna * Pilots w/Footboards Prototype photo courtesy Chip Syme collection
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 920-48612
Road Name: Conrail (CR)
MSRP: $199.98
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11985968.
Trainz Product Id: 11985968
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.