BN BIG SKY BLUE GP20 HIGH HOOD LOCO- DCC - HO Scale "QUANTUM SOUND" NEW RTR OOP

Description: PROTO 2000 by WalthersREADY-TO_RUNHO Scale EMD GP20HIGH HOOD VersionDCC & SOUND Quantum SOUNDFACTORY INSTALLED OUT - OF - PRODUCTION LocomotiveDISCONTINUED By the Manufacturer BIG SKY BLUE Lettered for the:BURLINGTON NORTHERN OVERVIEW:The unit is highly detailedBy the mid 50s, increasing pressure from long-haul trucks, declining passenger revenues and mounting costs forced western railroads to find new ways to improve service. Faced with expensive overhauls of early cab and hood unit diesels, many began looking at new equipment as well as ways to improve existing motive power. In 1955 Union Pacific equipped several GP9s with turbochargers as an experiment. Their success inspired EMD to create its own turbocharger for the 567 prime mover, leading to the introduction of the six-axle SD24 in 1958. Further experiments in 1959 created a four-axle version, dubbed the GP20. History:Western Pacific was impressed by the new model's ability to deliver maximum horsepower at various altitudes and ordered the first six. Great Northern followed suite shortly after, ordering 36 units. As designed and built, the long hood was actually the front of these engines - they would be the only high-hood examples built - and a short, high hood was installed behind the cab. Early in their careers, the new units were typically assigned priority freights. The 1960s were a period of change; both WP and GN adopted simpler paint schemes, and the arrival of newer power bumped them into secondary service. Most of the high-hood units were still in service as WP merged with UP, while GN became part of Burlington Northern. Many were repainted and renumbered for their new owners, and spent their last years in local and yard service. Following their retirement, a few went to work for shortline operators. Western Pacific #2001, the very first GP20, was donated by UP to the Feather River Rail Society in 1985, where it has been restored to its as-built appearance. This high, short hood version of the classic GP20 is a great addition to your roster and features: Locomotive Features:*Factory-Installed Sound & DCC Sound can be operated with a standard DC power pack as well as DCC controllers. Sound features include: Diesel Engine Sounds, Horn, Bell, Squealing Brakes, Doppler Effect and Air Let Off (in neutral); Trailer mode mutes whistle and bell for double heading.* Prototype Specific Details * Retooled Handrails & Other Parts for More Accurate Detail * Over 135 Factory-Applied Parts * Consumer-Applied Parts Pack Included * Heavy Diecast Chassis * 5-Pole Motor with Skew Wound Armature * Precisely Meshed Worm Gear & Spur Teeth for Silent Running * LED Directional Headlights * Magnetic Knuckle Couplers Manufacturer's part 920-31902 " These have been highly sought after Units " VERY HARD TO FIND ITEM THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED READY-TO-RUN SOUND EQUIPPED DCC LOCOMOTIVE We do combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you do a Buy It Now the transaction requires immediate payment for each item separately. What you need to do is put it in the shopping cart and then when you go to checkout it will recalculate the shipping and combine the items for you. If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you. THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED Item The item is NEW in the original box from old stock PERSONAL INVENTORY: Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years. They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them. STORE INVENTORY: Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out. Please see the photos we take actual photos of each item Most of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.

Price: 299.89 USD

Location: Van, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-07T18:48:00.000Z

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