GP9 Options

Pricing below does not include shipping; products will require picking up in Millwaukee, WI area or shipping via freight.

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GP9 Options Overview

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Pricing Subject to Change

Wireless Control System w/ Harness: $3,100

Sound System: $420

Brake and Compressor System: $650

Roof Mounted Air Tank: $380

Dynamic Brake Blister: $TBD

“B” Unit Body: $TBD

 SF GP9u Body: +$300

Wireless Control System w/ Harness: $3,100

Our wireless control system is a true Plug-&-Play system which includes all the electrical components, motor controller, brackets, and completed wiring harness to mate with the existing center drive motor to provide a safe and robust operating system.

This wireless system, developed in the late 2010’s with additional improvement over the past 5 years, currently has over 20 units operating in the field. We as Pacific Design Shops chose this system as our primary wireless control system due to the ease of use, high safety record, and multiple accessory control options for detailed locomotives. Of most impact to the safety of operating wirelessly, the hand held controller comes standard with a tether that will slow and stop the train should the user drop the controller from their hand during use.

Wireless system standard on RTR GP9’s

Includes:

• 4QD Pro-360 Motor Controller
• BTC Wireless Control System
• AWC Handheld Controller w/ Safety Wristband
• Main disconnect switch for power and motors
• 200A Main Fuse
• 24V-12V Converter
• Prewired Fuse Block
• Lower wiring harness w/ plugs for BTC
• Upper wiring harness w/ plug for lights
• Mounting brackets and hardware
• Batteries not included (Recommend (4) US-125 6V batteries)

Sound System: $420

Using LokSound decoders and (2) 400W speakers, the sound system will make the GP9 sound as good as it looks. System comes complete with all parts necessary to plug into the BTC to amplify the sound through the controller. Throttle control can be either voltage based or current based for realistic response. Wireless control system (shown above) required to purchase this option.

Brake and Compressor System: $650

While the standard wireless control system with the 4QD Pro-360 has regerative braking, under low speed applications, the regenerative braking will not function. A steel disc brake included in the drive system can be utalized with this option for holding on hills. System comes complete with all plumbing completed and tested for leaks and wiring harness to attach to wireless control system.

Includes:

• Tolo-Matic Disc Brake Caliper
• Viair 98C compressor
• Air tank
• Pressure switch
• Mouse valve
• Plumbed fittings
• Bracket and hardware
• Wiring harness for BTC

Roof Mounted Air Tanks: $380

Also called “Torpedo Tubes” these roof mounted air tanks were an option used when railroads wanted a large fuel tank underneath the frame. Kit comes complete with the main steel tubes glued, tapped, and orientated for installation. Air tanks are cosmetic with dummy fittings.

Dynamic Brake Blister: $TBD

This option is under development. Option will require purchase of base kit.

Includes:

• 48″ Roof Fan Casting
• Bent steel framework
• Mounting hardware

“B” Unit: $TBD

This option is under development. Option will require purchase of base kit.

SF GP9u: +$300

Special body and detail parts to complete a GP9u that SF created in the 1970’s. Option will require purchase of base kit and includes the new parts below.

Includes:

• New “Topeka” Cab w/ new front, rear and side pieces
• New roof w/ AC unit
• New front and rear nose
• Updated handrails
• Updated EMD headlight from PSC
• New louvered doors