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the Superliner IIs have a host of mechanical and electrical improvements to their design as well as construction

prodded builders to up the horsepower ante which resulted in several exotic locomotives in the 1950s and 1960s

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Athearn Genesis G1249 HO Scale EMD GP7 Amtrak AMTK 777 DCC/Sound Detail Part Freight In this circumstanceAthearn Genesis G1249 HO Scale EMD GP7 Amtrak AMTK 777 DCC Sound 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. Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than purchasing