Power your priority HO freight behind these WalthersMainline 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 roadnumbers, 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 WalthersProto 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 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.
 
Click here for additional information on DCC functions:

ESU CV List
ESU Function Mapping
ESU Function Output

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