October 26, 2021 - Walthers Mainline EMD NW2: Phase V

Walthers Mainline EMD NW2 Phase V
Undecorated Version

I have yet to find an undecorated EMD GP9 Phase II shell for the motor/chassis of my Walthers Mainline EMD GP Phase II diesel locomotive. I had to bite the bullet and purchase a secondary DCC-operated diesel locomotive from M.B. Klein on October 22, 2021.

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