Description
The Walthers Mainline 910-20505 HO Scale EMD GP9 High Hood ESU Sound DCC UP 212 highlights Union Pacific’s adoption of GP9 power in the 1950s. These locomotives were delivered with the high hood design and became a backbone of UP’s freight operations. The 212 carried the railroad’s bold Armour Yellow and gray paint scheme with red striping, making it a distinctive part of the roster.
Equipped with ESU LokSound and DCC, the model provides authentic diesel audio with horn, bell, and throttle-responsive effects. A heavy die-cast chassis, dual brass flywheels, and all-wheel drive ensure reliable performance, while constant/directional LED headlights enhance realism. Proto MAX couplers provide secure train handling, and dual-mode electronics allow seamless operation on both DC and DCC layouts.
Key Features:
– Scale: HO
– Model: EMD GP9 High Hood
– Roadname/Number: Union Pacific 212
– Version: ESU Sound & DCC
– Drive: All-wheel drive with precision gearing
– Sound: Factory-installed ESU LokSound decoder
– Chassis: Heavy die-cast metal frame
– Pickup: All-wheel electrical pickup
– Lighting: Constant and directional LED headlights
– Couplers: Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
– Recommended Age: 14+
