Walthers Proto EMD SW1200 w/LokSound Select & DCC -- Denver & Rio Grande Western(TM) #130 (black, Aspen Gold, Flying Grande Logo)

Production Information :

By 1954, railroads were buying diesels as fast as EMD could build them, and customer demand for more powerful units carried over into the switcher market as well. With the introduction of the new 567C prime mover that year, EMD rolled out new 900- (SW9) and 1200-horsepower (SW1200) models, which shared the same basic body with minor variations. SW1200s were produced through 1966, when earlier GPs began taking over yard chores, but these later SW models have lead long lives, with many still serving shortline and industrial roads long after "retirement" by the original owners.

Limited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers
 
Based on units in service 1954 to present
 
NEW Flexicoil or AAR Type A sideframes with plain or roller bearings as appropriate
 
NEW Sill- or hood-mounted handrails as appropriate
 
Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC & DC layouts
 
Road-specific details
 
5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
 
Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running
 
LED constant & directional headlights
 
Heavy die cast metal underframe
 
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
 
Based on DRGW units in service from 1960s to early 1980s with:
 
NEW - Sill mounted full-length handrails
 
Single chime air horn
 
Brass firecracker radio antenna
 
930-gallon fuel tank
 
Dual lens headlights
 
Plain bearing AAR Type A Trucks
 
Spark arrestor
 
Footboards on pilots