C&O SD50 #8561 - DCC & SOUND

CHESAPEAKE & OHIO

This WalthersMainline EMD SD50 is perfect for heavy freight service on your HO Scale railroad. As demand for higher-horsepower units and better fuel economy continued to grow in the late 1970s, EMD began testing a new six-axle model in 1979, which entered production as the SD50 in 1981. Like the prototype, this locomotive is a great addition to your railroad's fleet of heavy diesel road units. The WalthersMainline SD50 has the features you want to make it a star performer on your layout!

Limited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers!
Prototypes in service 1981 to present in main line, regional and lease-fleet service
All-new drive including newly tooled power trucks and HT-C sideframes
Open grating on steps
Updated shell with molded drill starter points for grab irons in EMD SD50-60 Diesel Detail Kit (910-256) sold separately
RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

Equipped with ESU sound and DCC for use on DCC and DC layouts featuring:

4 Function outputs with brightness control by CV
Fully DCC compatible
14, 28, 128 speed steps
Dual-mode DC-DCC
4 Air horns changeable by CVs
2 Bells changeable by CVs

Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:

5-pole skew-wound motor
14:1 gear ratio
Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
Dual machined brass flywheels
Heavy die-cast metal chassis
Constant and directional LED headlights

PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped 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.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3.