Description

LOKSOUND 5 SOUND AND DCC EQUIPPED

Introduced in 1954 with the more powerful 567C prime mover, with only minor exterior changes from earlier E8 Diesels. Handling premiere passenger train, several later went to work for Amtrak with others reassigned to commuter and fast freight service. As the last of their kind, several E9s have since been preserved. Superbly detailed and powered by the rugged and reliable WalthersProto drive, other features include:
One-time run of these unit numbers – order now, limited quantity available
Available with LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for DCC and Standard DC powered layouts
21mtc connector
Powered A and B Units
Road-specific details
Factory-installed wire grab irons and door handles
Heavy die cast metal underframe
Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque high-efficiency can motor
Helical gears for smooth, ultra-quiet running
Correct RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers