WalthersProto HO Scale: EMD GP7 - DCC & Sound - Belt Railway of Chicago

One of EMD's most succesful 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 roadnumbers
• 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
• 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

Based on units in service from the 1950s to 1970s, the model features:

• Brass Nathan M3 air horn
• Brass Firecracker radio antenna
• Belt Railway-type bell and bracket
• Early Pyle dual sealed beam-headlights
• All-weather window and straight rear grab iron on engineer's side
• Canvas-style sunshade on fireman's side
• Short-hood forward operation
• Plain bearing journals
• Bolted handrails