The EMD GP9 was introduced in 1954 as an upgraded GP7. Initially, the GP9’s were virtually unchanged externally from the GP7’s. As production continued, GP9’s would include different louver arrangements, eventually losing frame skirting. As the EMD GP9 was basically an upgraded GP7, all of the fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options from GP7’s were available. Between 1954 & 1963, more than 4000 of these locomotives were built for railroads in the United States & Canada with a handful more built for other railroads elsewhere. The Phase II version of this locomotive featured the chopped nose short hood that would become the standard cab configuration of almost all diesel locomotives in North America for decades to come. Today, many examples of these locomotives remain in service with various rebuild programs ensuring they will be around for years to come.

Features:

• One of the most widely used diesels ever - based on Phase 2 units rebuilt for improved forward visibility and in service from the 1960's to the present
• Scale width hood with correct contours
• Same powerful drive as WalthersProto locos featuring:
  • Five-pole skew-wound motor
  • 14 to 1 gear ratio
  • Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
  • All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
  • Machined brass flywheel
  • Heavy die-cast metal chassis
  • Constant & directional LED headlights
• Available with ESU Sound for DCC & DC layouts
• 21-pin DCC plug
• Molded drill starter points - add grab irons to your model easily with the GP9 Phase 2 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-258 sold separately)

Road Specific Features:

• Dynamic brakes
• Pilot plow
• No footboards
• Rolled-style handrails with no chain cut out
• Ratchet-style handbrake