Athearn Genesis G82728 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chicago NorthWestern CNW 1737 DC Trees - Palm along with D99BTR traction motors

along with D99BTR traction motors

Hood-mounted Nathan 3-chime horn

Raised embroidery letter on front middle of primary logo

and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety

which aid in lowering the weight even more compared to the "M" model

Athearn Genesis G82728 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chicago NorthWestern CNW 1737 DC Trees - Palm along with D99BTR traction motorsAthearn Genesis G82728 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chicago NorthWestern CNW 1737 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