Walthers Trainline HO Scale Model EMD GP15-1 - Standard DC - Union Pacific(R) (Yellow, Gray, Red)

Item was received in excellent condition. No damage to engine. Engine runs really well and is quiet. I had it pull 12 freight cars with no problems. Paint scheme and markings are crisp and well done. Details are minimal but you can add more if you like. I've read previous reviews before purchasing this engine and was skeptical about it. Glad I got this engine. It's performance so far is very good especially for the price. Just a side note, this is my first engine from Walthers and I plan on getting a couple more in the future. IMO, it's a good value and a very good product. Also, this is a DC engine. I have not taken the shell off to see if it's ready for DCC. For budget modelers, this is a nice engine.

I was very impressed with this Walther's Train Line GO15 diesel engine. It has a quiet running 5 pole motor with all wheel drive and directional lighting. While it is only DC, I imagine that converting it to DCC should not be that hard. The shell is removable from the metal frame with 6 screws. It is solidly built with plenty of weight and pulling power. While it doesn't have all the fine details of the more expensive models, I have to say that the paint and details on this product are very good.The packaging is good and the engine is well protected for shipping. Although the only disappointing thing was that mine was shipped to me with a shipping label on the product box without any additional outer packaging for protection from shipping damage. Also, anyone could see what the item was and fortunately I received mine without damage or issues.

Compatible with my set great quality.

The train is great but as you can see in the pics, the bogie is messed up. It keeps popping off even after I try to put it back on.I would give it five stars if that wouldn’t have happened. I’ve only had it for a few hours as it came in the mail today.

This is one of the best locomotives I’ve ever had, I am very happy with it and I highly recommend it 5 stars!

Runs super smooth for the price, and the LED lighting is really pleasant offwhite color and realistic. No issues starting or unexpected stops. Others have said it can’t pull many cars, but I’m running it with 35 weighed, dialed-in, and lubricated roundhouse metal-wheel hoppers with no issues. My layout has a difficult switch immediately followed by an 18” radius curve. This throws a lot of prototypical engines off so I wasn’t surprised. This engine has a wonderfully prototypical coupler size. However I needed to install a 20mm length coupler that is longer than the short ones it comes with. This allows for a few more millimeters of movement so that the first car in the consist wasn’t thrown off the track in the troublesome section. It’s a straightforward change, but it’s the first time the change was needed on a 4 axel EMD. So just something to note, you’re better off with 22” curve minimums if you aren’t interested in the mod. I’m going to run it as stock for some time and then weather it. The real life 693 is easily found online for reference photos. Lovely hobby grade at a great price!

Extremely happy with quality and price five stars.