{"product_id":"walthersmainline-910-10509-emd-gp9-phase-ii-w-chopped-nose-western-maryland-6405-chessie-system-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"WalthersMainline (910-10509) | EMD GP9 Phase II w\/ Chopped Nose | Western Maryland #6405 | Chessie System | Standard DC | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 10px 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"98\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalthersMainline takes the hard work out of modeling one of the most popular prototype diesels ever, with the EMD GP9 Phase II (sometimes referred to as the Phase 2) with Chopped Short Hood in HO Scale! Typical of railroad rebuilds from the 1960s on that are still going strong today, they're nicely detailed, and equipped with the proven power of a WalthersProto(R) drive. Perfect for railroads big or small.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWestern Maryland and the GP9\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:dc077ea2-495c-4963-9208-4aead4c1f819-30\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:dc077ea2-495c-4963-9208-4aead4c1f819-30\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:dc077ea2-495c-4963-9208-4aead4c1f819-30\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2132f814-e051-4aea-8fcc-df3ce26b7c50\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"684\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWestern Maryland Railway built a strong reputation as a hardworking Appalachian coal and freight carrier, operating across Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania with routes that served coal mines, heavy industry, and important eastern connections. Known for its distinctive black locomotives with bold speed lettering and later the striking “Circus” paint scheme, the railroad became respected for dependable mountain railroading and efficient freight operations. In 1973, the Western Maryland officially became part of the Chessie System alongside the Baltimore \u0026amp; Ohio and Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio, helping create one of the most recognizable railroad identities of the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eThe EMD GP9 locomotive played an important role on both the Western Maryland and later the Chessie System. These reliable 1,750-horsepower road switchers handled local freight service, yard duties, branchline assignments, and secondary mainline work throughout the region. Many Western Maryland GP9s continued operating after the Chessie System merger, often repainted into the famous bright yellow, blue, and vermillion Chessie colors. Some units were rebuilt with chopped short hoods to improve crew visibility, creating the rugged “chopped nose” appearance that became a familiar sight in freight yards and on local trains across former WM territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most widely used diesels ever - based on Phase II units rebuilt for improved forward visibility and in service from the 1960s to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale width hood with correct contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-pin DCC plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSame powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 to 1 gear ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined brass flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant and directional LED headlights\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternate horns and bells can be programmed on the sound decoder using these CVs: Horns: CV163 = 0 - Leslie A-200 (default) CV163 = 1 - Wabco single-chime CV163 = 2 - Nathan M3 CV163 = 3 - Leslie S3L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBells: CV164 = 0 - Bronze bell (default) CV164 = 1 - Steel bell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 28px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b83a26; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eℹ️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlease review before placing your pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 24px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eWait for the button to say \u003cstrong\u003e“Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eConfirm you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eeedff; border-left: 4px solid #0c07e3; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003eOrders placed without the \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e option selected will be processed as full-payment orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: #0c07e3; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pre-order-policy\" style=\"color: #0c07e3; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eother pre-order policies\u003c\/a\u003e before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49444420386954,"sku":"910-10509","price":161.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/WM_1.png?v=1779247477","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/walthersmainline-910-10509-emd-gp9-phase-ii-w-chopped-nose-western-maryland-6405-chessie-system-ho-scale-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}