Walthers EMD GP35 Phase 2 w/SoundTraxx(R) (920-42167)

Make one of EMD's most popular roadswitcher models part of your diesel fleet in minutes with the WalthersProto(R) GP35!

Making its debut in 1963, the new engine would pave the way for future generations of hood units. Offering 2500 horsepower and a number of innovative new features, many were purchased as replacements for elderly diesels, and since EMD took trade-ins, some were constructed with rebuilt parts, notably trucks, from other builders! Along with these variations, modelers and railfans noted other changes made during the production run, and began referring to early examples as Phase I while those built after mid-1965 became Phase II (EMD considered them all the same and never used these designations). By the time production ended in 1966, over 1300 were in service, and many are still running on shortlines and at museums today.

 Based on ex-Erie-Lackawanna units in service from the late 1970s to early 1980s with:

Brass Leslie SU-3L-R air horn

Sinclair radio antenna

Raised inertial filter "dust bin" hatch

Mesh intake grilles

Front pilot with MU cable holder, no footboards

Standard Blomberg B truck with outside brake shoes

2600-gallon fuel tank

Sunshades

Short air filter/dryer 4 jack pads

High headlight

Standard dynamic brakes