Note: LV304 is really a GP18 that was involved in a rear-end collision at Deep Hollow, Pa in 1971 and then the LVRR sent it to the Illinois Central Paducah shops to rebuild it. It recived the typical IC style. - per Bryn Zellner.

The original P2K GP18 was one of their first releases, and some of the operating parts are overscale. A better GP18 can be made by modifying the grilles and bell on a GP9. P2K parts package #584587 (GP20 Detail Parts) provides grille guards, 48″ cap top and pan top fans, plus bell and other parts for $15 + 10% S&H.

LVRR Photo The Classic "American" type 4-4-0 was the primary locomotive type for nearly all railroads of the 1840's, 1850's and 1860's, being used on both passenger and freight trains.

The EMD GP18 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors, Electro-Motive Division between December 1959 and November 1963. [1] Power was provided by a 16-567D1 16-cylinder engine which generated 1,800 horsepower (1.34 MW). [1]

Lehigh Valley. Diesel Locomotives; Revised: 6 Sept. 2024 Photo by: R. Craig; Data from: Andre Kistopans and Bob Van Derveer Formatted by: R. Craig

Dec 17, 2024 · The GP18 was the final variant in Electro-Motive's original line of General Purpose road-switchers (GP7, GP9, GP18). The model featured General Motors' latest version of its 567 power plant, the 567D1. This engine offered a slight, …

Jan 28, 2025 · LV GP18 305 and a pair of C420s at Manchester, NY on October 15, 1967, Allan Roberts photographer

Dec 27, 2024 · Reporting Marks: LV Showing Locomotive model GP18 : Click on a locomotive to view pictures

Jul 7, 2016 · Contents of CDP: LV GP18 phase II.cdp Nathan M3 EMD GP7-20 10 Blade 48 Radiator Fan EMD GP7-20 6 Blade 48 Radiator Fan Cab Running Numbers Southern Pacific LV GP18 phase II EMD SD9E/GP9E cab (green) LV GP18 phase II Loco Skins LV GP18 phase II cab shell EMD GP18 enginespec.

The GP18 is considered the last of the builder’s “first generation” models. Similar in appearance to the GP7 and GP9, the GP18 was slightly more powerful and came with the option of a low or high short cab hood, something that had only been upon special request with EMD’s first two road switcher models.