Walthers Proto 920-40873 HO Scale EMD GP9 Bangor and Aroostook BAR 78 DCC LokSound
One of the most popular EMD diesels ever built, these WalthersProto(R) GP9 Phase I (also known as Phase 1) locos are a must for your HO operations and feature:
- Limited edition – one time run of these roadnumbers!
- Based on Phase I units used in all types of freight service from 1954 to the present
- Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC and DC Layouts
- Metal grab irons and lift rings
- Retooled accurate hood contours
- Road-specific details
- Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
- Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running
- Easy multiple-unit operation
- Superb paint and lettering
- LED constant and directional headlights
- Heavy die-cast metal underframe
- Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
Sound-equipped units feature EMD 567BC 16-cylinder prime mover and can be set for Automatic Transition (CV48=0) or Manual Transition (CV48=16).
Optional airhorns include: Leslie A-200 – CV48=0 Nathan K3H – CV48=1 Nathan M5 – CV48=2 Nathan P3 – CV48=3 Nathan old cast P5 – CV48=4 Nathan K3HA – CV48=5 Leslie RS3L – CV48=6 Leslie S3L #1 – CV48=7 Leslie A125 – CV48=8 Leslie A200 – CV48=9 Leslie RS3K – CV48=10 Nathan M3 – CV48=11 Wabco E2 – CV48=12 Nathan M3H – CV48=13 Leslie S2M – CV48=14 Leslie Dual A125-A200 – CV48=15
Optional Bells: CV48=0 – Steel Bell CV48=64 – Bronze Bell
Based on units in service from the late 1970s to 1990s with:
- Brass Nathan M3 air horn
- Cab-mounted Sinclair radio antenna
- Winterization hatch
- Brass short-hood mounted bracket & bell
- Short hood forward operation
- 1600-gallon fuel tank
- Bolted/cast-style handrail stanchions
- Dynamic brakes















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