Walthers 920-49421 EMD GP7 Standard DC Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Locomotive #956

One of EMD's most successful diesels, the GP7 was plain but tough and some are still going strong after nearly 60 years of service! A great addition to your HO Scale roster, these WalthersProto models are packed with features that include:
Limited-edition - one time run of these road numbers
Based on units in service from 1950 to the present
Improved hood contours
Road-specific details
Wire grab irons and lift rings
Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC and DC layouts
21-pin DCC plug
Pre-installed 28mm round speaker
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

 
Specific features of this unit include:
Based on units in operation from the 1950s through the 1970s
Brass Nathan M3 air horn
Brass fire cracker style antenna
All-weather window on engineer s side
Non-dynamic long hood
Early Pyle dual sealed beam headlights
Winterization hatch with etched metal grill
Super lifting type spark arrestor
Metal sunshades
Wire curved grab iron on short hood
Tall MU stands
1600 gal fuel tank
Roller bearing journals
Short-hood forward operation