EMD GP9 Phase II High Short Hood - Standard DC -- Canadian Pacific CPR #8617 (Action Red, white, black; Multimark Logo). Based on units in service from 1955 to the present
EMD GP9 Phase II High Short Hood - Standard DC -- Canadian Pacific CPR #8617 (Action Red, white, black; Multimark Logo)
A signature diesel for your HO railroad, the WalthersProto GP9 Phase II with High Hood is a real workhorse! With revised tooling and road-specific details, the models are based on prototypes built from 1955 to 1957 (known to modelers and railfans as the "phase two" version), and many are still in service today. Features of the models include:
Limited-edition - one time run of these roadnumbers
Based on units in service from 1955 to the present
Improved hood contours and Phase II detail
Road-specific details
Wire grab irons and lift rings
21mtc connector
Warm white LED constant and directional headlights
14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running
5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
Easy multiple-unit operation
Superb paint and lettering
Heavy die-cast metal underframe
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
Based on units in service during the 1970s - 1980s with:
Short-hood forward operation
Nathan K3 air horn
Sinclair radio antenna
Pyle early dual sealed beam headlight
CP-style bell and bracket
Winterization hatch
Sloped buffer block
Peacock brakewheel and stand
Supplemental Description
Alternative product SKU's: 920-49702, WAL920-49702
