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Sep 23, 2011 - HO Scale
ORDER DEADLINE ALERT - Walthers Pulling Out HO Scale Amtrak EMD E8 Locomotives In Phase I Scheme
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Prototype Photo Courtesy of the James Hebner Collection
By the dawn of Amtrak, these venerable EMD E8's had served many years. Decked out with a fresh coat of pain and a new spirit, they ushered in a new age in passenger rail in the United States. As Amtrak celebrates 40 years of service, you can relive those early days with these fine locomotives.
Features:
- Classic Phase I Paint Scheme
- Great for Modeling Amtrak's Rainbow Era
- See-Through Air Intake Grilles
- Painted Metal Grab Irons, Handrails & Lift Rings
- Superb Paint & Lettering
- Five-Pole, Skew-Wound, High-Torque, High-Efficiency Can Motor
- Helical Gears with 12:1 Ratio for Smooth, Ultra-Quiet Running
- Correct 36" Wheels
- Easy Multiple-Unit Operation
- Proto MAX Metal Knuckle Couplers
Detailed to match units in service from about 1972 to 1975, this model includes:
- Single Steam Generator
- Boiler Room Vents
- Cab Roof Vent
- Whip Antenna
- Nathan M5 Horn
- Left Side L-Shaped Windshield Grab Iron
- Left Side Cab Toeboard & Grab Irons
- Mars Light
- Vertical Farr-Type Side Grilles
- Mixed Truck Journal Bearings
Reservations Due By: September 30, 2011
Expected Release: February 2012
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