PROTOTYPE INFO:

In 1949, EMD introduced the GP7. The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab. The hoods were also full height to better accommodate the diesel engine and mechanical and electrical components.

In 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged from the last GP7s. Later versions would include different louver arrangements and the last ones would come without the frame skirting. The GP9 was available with all of the fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options as the GP7, including “torpedo boats.”

Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than purchasing brand-new locomotives.

Detailed Information
NEW FEATURES:

    All-new LED lighting
    Rubber MU hoses for durability

The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we’re excited to include new features often requested, to the GP7/9 and upcoming Genesis models.

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

    Front and rear MU catch boxes with footboard
    Trainline and MU hoses
    Coupler cut levers
    Drop steps unless noted
    MU stands
    “Nub” style walkway tread
    Bell placement & type per prototype
    Fine-scale handrails for scale appearance
    Wire grab irons
    Lift rings
    Windshield wipers
    See through cab windows and full cab interior
    Etched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles
    Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
    Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks
    Blomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps
    Sander lines
    Speed recorder unless noted
    Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
    DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
    Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
    Accurately-painted and printed paint schemes
    Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
    Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
    All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
    All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
    Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
    Bidirectional constant LED lighting so headlight brightness remains constant
    Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
    Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
    Replacement parts available
    Minimum radius: 18”

SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:

    Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
    Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
    Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
    Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
    All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
    Excellent Slow speed control
    Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6
    Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
    Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
    CV chart included

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:

    Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing
    Faded base colors matched to the prototype
    Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype
    Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

Reservations Due By: February 22, 2018

Expected Release: Februart 2019

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