ATHG82833 GP9 With DCC & Sound, NYC #7517 Diesel Locomotive option-set-011 including all types of vehicles—cars

including all types of vehicles—cars

Directional head and tail lights

This set not only offers a fun building challenge

2 Clear Rods

efficient bulk transportation was needed

ATHG82833 GP9 With DCC & Sound, NYC #7517 Diesel Locomotive option-set-011 including all types of vehicles—carsPROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION 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