Walthers Proto 49914 EMD E8 A-A – Standard DC — Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #9989A & 9989B (plated Sides)

Power your HO railroad’s flagship streamliners with these superb replicas of EMD’s famed E8 and E9 diesels. Introduced in 1948 with the new 567B prime mover, production contiued until 1954 when the virtually identical E9 was introduced with the more powerful 567C prime mover. Powerful, reliable and economical, EMD E units handled premiere long-distance trains for decades, with many ending their long careers in commuter service and ocassionally handling fast freight trains. Fully assembled and ready for service, features include:

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now – limited quantity available!
• Road- and era-specific details
• Both units powered – matching individual A units available separately
• Rugged and reliable WalthersProto drive
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Formed wire grab irons and handrails
• Photo-etched lift rings>/li>
• Cab interior w/seats and figures
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
• Constant and directional LED lights
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

 
Road-specific details of this WalthersProto replica include:

• Real metal finish simulates stainless steel side panels
• NEW – 24″ cab wind deflectors (2)
• Brass Leslie S-2M air horn (two forward)
• Upper & lower twin sealed-beam headlights
• Flush number boards
• Removed skirts
• Passenger pilot w/modeler-applied doors
• Nose-mounted walkway
• Photo-etched E9-style Farr air grilles
• Working backup light
• Dual steam generators
• Winterization hatches w/levers
• EMD round exhaust stacks
• Round cab vent
• Roller bearing sideframes
• Speed recorder