Athearn Genesis G82722 HO Scale EMD GP9 Union Pacific UP 146 DC Era_1997-2004 passing through the last hole

passing through the last hole

making repairs at outlying terminals was soon shown to be faster and more cost-effective

A decade later Alan Shepard walked on the moon

both 20'2"

Athearn Genesis G82722 HO Scale EMD GP9 Union Pacific UP 146 DC Era_1997-2004 passing through the last holeAthearn Genesis G82722 HO Scale EMD GP9 Union Pacific UP 146 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 GP7s.