Walthers 920-48903 HO B&LE EMD SD7 Diesel Locomotive – Standard DC #802 – Your Source for Gaming Essentials* Trains

Description

This is Walthers 48903 EMD SD7 Std B&LE 802. WalthersProto EMD SD7, standard DC. Bessemer & Lake Erie #802 (orange, black). Designed for branch lines, EMD’s Special Duty series debuted in 1952 with the SD7, featuring the new three-axle Flexi-Coil truck with its powered center axle. EMD’s new truck not only spread the weight, but the extra traction motors provided more starting power. Responding to demand for a more powerful version, EMD replaced the SD7 with the SD9 in 1954, equipped with the new 567C prime mover that delivered 1,750 horsepower. Except for placement of the class lights, the SD9 looked almost the same as the SD7. By the time production ended in 1959, 515 SD9s were in service on over a dozen railroads. Some are still going strong after 50+ years of service!

Its key features are:
Limited edition – One time run of these roadnumbers!
Road-specific detailing
Available with Tsunami Sound for DCC & standard DC layouts
All-wheel drive & electrical pickup
Machined brass flywheels
Constant & directional headlights
Heavy die cast chassis
5-pole skew-wound motor
RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX magnetic knuckle couplers

Based on three locos in this configuration in service mid-1950s to early 1960s with:
New paint scheme – End logos eliminated for sand filler hatches
Long hood forward operation
Standard-style coupler cut lever
Steam generator
Winterization hatch
Dynamic brakes
Nathan M5 horn
New – Sand hatch covers below headlights on both ends
Rerail frogs on front truck sideframe

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 920-48903
Road Name: Bessemer & Lake Erie (BLE)
MSRP: $199.98

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11978975.

Trainz Product Id: 11978975