Dear HO Scale Customers;

Walthers proudly introduces a limited-edition collection of commemorative models and collectibles honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. Blending historical significance with strong collector appeal, these officially licensed releases offer retailers a timely opportunity to drive traffic, engage hobbyists and collectors alike, and participate in a once-in-a-generation celebration.

Walthers Proto is therefore excited to add more of the EMD (Electro-Motive Division) GP-60 Diesel Locomotives

WalthersProto America250 GP60 Diesel Locomotive - Winter 2027 Delivery

• America250 officially licensed product
• Patriotic paint scheme bearing the America250 logo
• LED lighting
• Flywheel-equipped WalthersProto drive for smooth operation
• Available with optional factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 Sound & DCC decoder
• Separately applied metal and plastic detail parts
• Includes limited edition Titans of Steel collectible trading card

BNSF

• Nathan K3 air horn
• PTC antennas, Sinclair antennas on ground planes
• Cab roof A/C unit
• Operating ditch lights on front and rear of unit
• Plow on short hood end
• Short hood mounted headlight

Denver & Rio Grande Western

• Nathan P3 air horn
• Operating Prime 8911 Stratolite beacon
• Sinclair antennas on ground planes
• Short hood end plow
• Cab mounted headlight

Union Pacific

• Nathan K3 air horn
• Sinclair Antennas on PTC box
• Operating front and rear ditch lights
• Cab mounted A/C unit
• SP type plow on short hood end
• Cab mounted headlight

Add the last of Electro-Motive Division’s famed “Geeps” to your HO roster with the latest run of WalthersProto EMD GP60 diesel locomotives. Built between 1985 and 1994, the prototype featured state-of-the-art microprocessor systems and a 3,800 hp 16-cylinder 710G3A prime mover. These four axle units could be found on priority intermodal and fast freight assignments, and continue to serve on class one railroads to this day.

The GP60 also accurately recreates the prototype with upgraded tooling and roadname specific details, such as:

• NEW – Operating LED ditch lights
• Wire grab irons & etched lift rings
• Available with factory installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound decoder
• Warm white LED constant & directional headlights
• 21-pin DCC plug on Standard DC versions
• Pre-installed 28mm round speaker on both DC and DCC versions
• 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 & lettering
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• Includes Limited Edition Titans of Steel Collectible Trading Card

Order Due Date: April 30, 2026

Anticipated Delivery Date: December 2027

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