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Power your HO railroad′s flagship streamliners with WalthersProto E8 and E9 diesels! Introduced in 1948 with the new and more powerful 567B prime mover, production contiued until 1954 when the virtually identical E9 debuted with the 567C prime mover. Fast, powerful and economical, EMD′s E units handled premiere long-distance trains for decadess, with many ending their long careers in commuter service and ocassionally handling fast freight trains. Fully assembled and ready for service, features of these superb replicas include: liOne time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! Available with LokSound 5 for DCC or DC layouts Road- and era-specific details Matching, powered A-A or A-B 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 features of this WalthersProto replica include: NEW - Upper triple (nonoperating red), lower dual vertical sealed-beam headlights NEW - 21′ cab wind deflectors (2) Brass Nathan five-chime air horn (all forward) Whip-type antenna w/wire conduit Flush number boards Full skirts Passenger pilot w/modeler-applied doors 4-hose MU set at left Single MU box on left Photo-etched E8-style Farr air grilles Working backup light Single steam generator Winterization hatches w/levers Square spark arrestors Roller bearing sideframes Speed recorder Automatic Train Stop shoe