{"product_id":"walthersproto-920-41827-emd-gp60-cotton-belt-ssw-9654-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"WalthersProto (920-41827) | EMD GP60 | Cotton Belt SSW #9654 | DCC \u0026 Sound | 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-start=\"98\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the last of Electro-Motive Division's famed \"Geeps\" to your HO roster with the WalthersProto EMD GP60 diesel locomotive. Built between 1985 and 1994, the prototype featured state-of-the-art microprocessor systems and a 3,800 hp 16-cylinder 710G3A prime mover. These four axle units could be found on priority intermodal and fast freight assignments and continue to serve on class one railroads into the 2020s. The GP60 also accurately recreates the prototype with upgraded tooling and roadname-specific details.\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;\"\u003eCotton Belt and the GP60\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:dc077ea2-495c-4963-9208-4aead4c1f819-30\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:dc077ea2-495c-4963-9208-4aead4c1f819-30\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:dc077ea2-495c-4963-9208-4aead4c1f819-30\" dir=\"auto\" 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)))]\"\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-turn-start-message=\"true\" 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-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"2132f814-e051-4aea-8fcc-df3ce26b7c50\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" 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\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0ce91b-6848-8333-8359-f94415ea415f-5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0ce91b-6848-8333-8359-f94415ea415f-5\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a0ce91b-6848-8333-8359-f94415ea415f-5\" dir=\"auto\" 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)))]\"\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-turn-start-message=\"true\" 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-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"7aea98c2-de66-409c-b65c-bac0a2c48655\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" 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-start=\"0\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThe St. Louis Southwestern Railway, better known as the Cotton Belt Route or simply the Cotton Belt, was a major regional railroad serving the southern United States. Founded in the late 1800s, the railroad operated primarily in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Louisiana, hauling large volumes of cotton, agricultural products, lumber, and industrial freight. Closely affiliated with Southern Pacific for much of its later history, the Cotton Belt became known for its dependable freight operations and distinctive locomotives painted in Southern Pacific-inspired schemes. The railroad officially merged into Southern Pacific in 1992, but the Cotton Belt name remains highly respected among railfans and historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1468\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCotton Belt operated the EMD GP60 locomotive during the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of Southern Pacific’s modern locomotive fleet. Built by Electro-Motive Division with 3,800 horsepower, the GP60 was designed for fast freight and intermodal service, offering improved fuel efficiency and upgraded electronic controls compared to earlier GP-series locomotives. Many Cotton Belt GP60s were painted in the railroad’s eye-catching red and gray “Speed Lettering” scheme, making them some of the most recognizable locomotives of the era. These locomotives regularly handled priority freight, stack trains, and general merchandise service across the Southwest and western United States during the final years of independent Southern Pacific operations.\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\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\u003eOperating LED ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons and etched lift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with ESU(R) LokSound V5 sound for DCC and DC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Top-of-the-line sound, lighting and performance effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Fully programmable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm white LED constant and directional headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-pin DCC plug on standard DC units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed 28mm round speaker on both DC and DCC versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy multiple-unit opertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal underframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes limited edition Titans of Steel collectible trading card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P3 air horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinclair antennas on ground planes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Prime 8911 Stratolite beacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort hood mounted headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase I dynamic brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP-type short hood end plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort hood mounted headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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. 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