{"product_id":"emd-sd9-esu-dcc-sp-5431","title":"EMD SD9 ESU DCC SP #5431","description":"\u003cp\u003eEMD SD9 with ESU LokSound Select and DCC -- Southern Pacific(TM) #5431 (Black Widow; black, silver, orange, red)\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 in service from 1955 to 1965 with:\u003cbr\u003eNathan P3 air horn\u003cbr\u003eWhip-style radio antenna\u003cbr\u003e5 Light package with:\u003cbr\u003eSquare Mars \"Undesired Emergency\" red light (non-operating on DC units\u003cbr\u003eDual Mars warning light (Forward only on DC units)\u003cbr\u003eMars dual sealed beam headlights\u003cbr\u003eSP style plows\u003cbr\u003eRolled-style handrail stanchions\u003cbr\u003eStandard style uncoupling levers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers Proto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32410785349694,"sku":"920-41634","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_920-41634_big.jpg?v=1599068858","url":"https:\/\/affordablemodeltrains.com\/products\/emd-sd9-esu-dcc-sp-5431","provider":"AffordableModelRailroads.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}