Athearn Genesis G82733 HO Scale EMD GP9 New York Central NYC 7517 DC 22 4.0 Amtrak also owned five HEP-equipped

Amtrak also owned five HEP-equipped E-units for inter-city services

the GP7 was plain but tough and some are still going strong after nearly 60 years of service

The tricycle landing gear makes it possible to take off from and land on a variety of surfaces

5 10" Straight Track Sections

Athearn Genesis G82733 HO Scale EMD GP9 New York Central NYC 7517 DC 22 4.0 Amtrak also owned five HEP-equippedAthearn Genesis G82733 HO Scale EMD GP9 New York Central NYC 7517 DC 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