{"product_id":"walthers-920-48852-p2k-gp30-std-dc-ches-3007","title":"Walthers 920-48852 HO Chessie EMD GP30 Diesel Locomotive #3007 - Standard DC","description":"This is Walthers 48852 P2K GP30 Std DC Ches 3007. WalthersProto EMD GP30, standard DC, PROTO 2000®. Chessie System\/C\u0026amp;O #3007 (yellow, blue, orange). Introduced in 1961, the GP30 was possibly the most distinctive diesel ever built in large numbers. Although longer and wider than previous EMD designs, a slight bulge was needed in the long hood just behind the cab to accommodate air handling and electrical equipment. Influenced by GM's auto styling staff, the bulge was covered with a rounded metal fairing that extended back to the middle of the long hood and to the front edge of the cab roof. The appearance of the new locos could also be changed by customer specifications. Some roads traded in older power and their new GP30s rode on AAR trucks, usually from retired ALCO units. As the extra length of these older trucks required a slightly shorter fuel tank, three sizes were made available. Some roads operated under union rules that required an engineer, fireman and head brakeman on the engine, so the fireman's side of the cab was extended by 12 to provide room for a third seat. Both the Southern and the Norfolk \u0026amp; Western ordered GP30s with high, short hoods, designating the long end as the front. This improved crew safety in the event of a collision; the area under the high short hood housed a toilet. Although replaced by the new 35 Line in 1963, GP30s led long, productive lives in mainline service, and a few remain in revenue service on shortlines today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eLimited edition - One time run of these roadnumbers!\u003cbr\u003eRoad-specific detailing\u003cbr\u003e14:1 helical gears for smooth, quiet performance\u003cbr\u003eFive-pole skew-wound high-torque high-efficiency can motor\u003cbr\u003eLow speed under 3 scale MPH\u003cbr\u003eLED constant \u0026amp; directional headlights\u003cbr\u003eEasy multiple unit operation\u003cbr\u003eMetal grab irons \u0026amp; lift rings\u003cbr\u003eAvailable with factory-installed Tsunami Sound for DC or DCC layouts\u003cbr\u003eProto MAX metal knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed to match the two units in service from the late 1970s to 1987 with:\u003cbr\u003eDynamic brakes\u003cbr\u003eWhip antenna\u003cbr\u003eLeslie S-3L \u0026amp; S-2M horns\u003cbr\u003eCab-mounted headlights\u003cbr\u003eRear sand hatch on end\u003cbr\u003eFront \u0026amp; rear drop steps\u003cbr\u003eNo footboards on pilots\u003cbr\u003eEMD Blomberg-B style trucks with roller bearing truck journals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"May have store stamps and price tags. Has inner liners.\"\u003eP-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walthers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 920-48852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio (C\u0026amp;O)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $199.98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11978848. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11978848\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39260226289786,"sku":"P11978848","price":169.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/3571207.jpg?v=1614726053","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/walthers-920-48852-p2k-gp30-std-dc-ches-3007","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}