{"product_id":"emd-sd9-esu-dcc-nkp-341","title":"EMD SD9 ESU DCC NKP #341","description":"\u003cp\u003eEMD SD9 with ESU LokSound Select and DCC -- Nickel Plate Road #341 (As Delivered; black, yellow)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower up your HO freight operations with Walthers Proto SD9 diesels!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe debut of the SD9 in 1954 marked the next step forward for EMD's Special Duty line of six-axle diesels, and introduced the new 567C prime mover delivering 1,750 horsepower. Ideal for demanding assignments in helper, yard, transfer and heavy freight service, with its weight spread over six axles, the SD9 was also well suited to branch line duties. By the time production ended in 1959, 515 SD9s were in service on over a dozen railroads and some are still going strong after 50+ years of service!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom superb paint and lettering to railroad-specific details, and now available with ESU LokSound Select for DCC and DC layouts, WalthersProto SD9 locos come ready for service and feature:\u003cbr\u003eLimited edition - one-time run of these configurations\u003cbr\u003e5 pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor\u003cbr\u003eHelical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, quiet running\u003cbr\u003eEasy multiple-unit operation\u003cbr\u003eSuperb paint and lettering\u003cbr\u003eLED constant and directional headlights\u003cbr\u003eHeavy die-cast metal underframe\u003cbr\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBased on Phase II (also known as Phase 2) units from 1957 to late 1960s with:\u003cbr\u003eOperating Mars warning light\u003cbr\u003eLeslie single-chime A-200 and S-2M air horns\u003cbr\u003eRolled-style handrail stanchions\u003cbr\u003ePyle dual sealed beam headlight\u003cbr\u003eMetal sunshades\u003cbr\u003eShort hood forward operation\u003cbr\u003eRoller bearing journals\u003cbr\u003eStandard style uncoupling levers\u003cbr\u003ePilots with footboards\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers Proto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32410785284158,"sku":"920-41631","price":299.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9679\/5710\/products\/emd_sd9_with_esu_loksound_select_and_dcc_920-41631_big.jpg?v=1599069160","url":"https:\/\/affordablemodeltrains.com\/products\/emd-sd9-esu-dcc-nkp-341","provider":"AffordableModelRailroads.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}