The EMD GP9 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1954 and 1959. The GP9 succeeded the GP7 as the second model of EMD's General Purpose (GP) line, [1] incorporating a new sixteen- cylinder engine which generated 1,750 horsepower (1.30 MW). [2]

Dec 19, 2024 · Pennsylvania GP9B #3808-B (built as #7183-B) and GP9 #7269 at East Peoria, Illinois, circa 1967. American-Rails.com collection.

An EMD GP9 is a four-axle road switcher diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division produced between 1954 and 1959 and it is powered by a sixteen-cylinder engine which generated 1,750 horsepower.

Our GP9 kit offer live steam hobbyists the opportunity to build a highly detailed locomotive, with powerful performance, at an affortable price. Please see the options and pricing below.

The EMD (Electro Motive Division) GP9 was a type of four-axle, 16-cylinder, 1,750hp type of diesel locomotive built by the Electro Motive Division of General Motors (GM) from 1954 to around 1963.

B units gave all the same power and performance as a standard GP-9 but saved the costs of cabs and controls. Most roads preferred the flexibility to use their Geeps in single as well as multiple unit service, and only the Pennsylvania and Union Pacific ordered GP9Bs.

Add function and realism to your Lionel GP-9 B-Units. These easy-to-install kits include everything you need to add ElectroCouplers and to make your existing lights direction activated, all ready to go on your choice of black or silver preassembled trucks.

This kit upgrades GP-9 B units to full Command Control operation. It provides you with the ability to run in Command or conventional modes and it includes ElecroCouplers. Installation is easy with no soldering necessary. Manufacturer: Lionel. Model Number: 6-22961. Years Manufactured: 1998 - 2001. Scale/Era: O Modern. Model Type: Electronics ...

This kit upgrades GP-9 B units to full Command Control operation. It provides you with the ability to run in Command or conventional modes and it includes ElecroCouplers.

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