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Walthers - Proto 2000 - HO Scale - EMD E8A - Amtrak (AMTK)(Phase I)(Standard DC) - Road Number 252 (SKU 920-48366)

Available On: May 1, 2012


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







$199.98 US
Country of Origin: China