Power your priority HO freight behind these Walthers Mainline(R) General Electric 8-40B diesels! Introduced in 1988 with some still in service today, these 4,000-horspower Dash Eight units as they were known, began their long careers in fast freight service. Fully assembled and nicely detailed, features of these engines include:
One time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available!
Prototypes in service 1988 to present
Available with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts
21-pin DCC plug
Standard cab
Molded starter points for grab irons (available separately from other suppliers)
Same rugged drive as Walthers Proto(R) locos
All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
Dual machined brass flywheels
Heavy die cast chassis
Constant and directional LED lights
Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

 
PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-brand locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders.