Great review as usual. I'm just getting into the hobby. My favorite locos so far are Walthers Proto (I have a SW1200 Illinois Terminal which is superb, and a BN GP9 great too), then Atlas Gold (MP15DC and FM H16-44). I have an InterMountain IT SD40-2 on order. Doubt if I'll buy BLI again (SW7 with Paragon3).
A question, Does this Walthers Proto EMD SD9 come in PRR also? I want to do a St. Louis/East St.Louis type of layout because it would include all these roads from the 30's through the early 60's. I prefer early diesels and Steam during the pre-crossover era to cross over era.
what are best detailed proto or bli sd9´s? im understand the low detail of proto frontal pipes, 1 color and not painted connectors never!. Sorry my english its too short.
Love the videos! Great stuff man. That flashing light is called a gyro-lite if I recall correctly. Mars light was usually a red one just above the gryo-light. Southern Pacific was known for gyro-lite and mars lights on their high-hoods. The old "SP light package".
Overall a good review, but lacking on the historical background of Proto SD9 and the changes since its original release by Life-Like. Could be more informative about the different features each road had and why.
Amazing review James! Keep going with the amazing reviews also one day can you do your locomotive collection and layout tour?
really like the Nickel Plate, think I will head over to Trainworld and see what other paint they have. thanks James.
They should start making gp9's again. They should especially remake nkp gp9 514
Another fantastic review sir. Looks well detailed. Nice job Walthers.
Indeed indeed, those numberboards are pretty awesome looking on the NKP unit. They finally look three dimensional!
An excellent model of the emd sd9 locomotive, i might consider picking myself up 1 or 2 of these locos.
Great review as usual. I'm just getting into the hobby. My favorite locos so far are Walthers Proto (I have a SW1200 Illinois Terminal which is superb, and a BN GP9 great too), then Atlas Gold (MP15DC and FM H16-44). I have an InterMountain IT SD40-2 on order. Doubt if I'll buy BLI again (SW7 with Paragon3).
These 2 model trains will be fun running on my layout
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A question, Does this Walthers Proto EMD SD9 come in PRR also? I want to do a St. Louis/East St.Louis type of layout because it would include all these roads from the 30's through the early 60's. I prefer early diesels and Steam during the pre-crossover era to cross over era.
Is that a broken white vertical handrail on 539 by the steps? (3 minutes 35 secs)
I like the Nickel Plate Road version personally. Good review.
what are best detailed proto or bli sd9´s? im understand the low detail of proto frontal pipes, 1 color and not painted connectors never!. Sorry my english its too short.
Does this have Loksound 5?
Lighted Number Boards? You haven't mentioned it on two or three Walther's Proto SD9 reviews. What's the deal? Y N?
I love dcc and sound, but miss the good old days when companies like athearn would use metal railings.
Love the videos! Great stuff man. That flashing light is called a gyro-lite if I recall correctly. Mars light was usually a red one just above the gryo-light. Southern Pacific was known for gyro-lite and mars lights on their high-hoods. The old "SP light package".
can't help but notice on your Logo video, the car on the road is going backwards.
David Graham the video is reversed
My vote goes to..... Nickel Plate RR!! Horn is loud (and very clear) enough to wake the neighbours... Two doors down! lol!!
Ej&e #603 is currently awaiting its debut in my collection.
muy buen video muchas gracias te mando un abrazo grande
Can't wait for the sp bloody noses
Just ordered both SD9E numbers a day ago from Walthers. DC is sold out, DCC is still available.
Just needs a keep alive and a Scale Sound Systems speaker to be complete.
Overall a good review, but lacking on the historical background of Proto SD9 and the changes since its original release by Life-Like. Could be more informative about the different features each road had and why.
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