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] .

Jul 1, 2008 · As far as as-built from the factory, the only models are GP9B and GP9M. The GP9B is a standard GP9 without a cab, only PRR (40) and UP (125) bought them. There are a few others that were de-cabbed in railroad shops.

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. The GP9 succeeded the GP7. The lettering "GP" stands for "general purpose".

Dec 19, 2024 · One of the PRR's units can be seen in the above photo. The GP9's extreme versatility is, of course, what made them so successful, and many continue to be found today in freight service on both short lines and regionals (as well as museums and tourist lines).

Pennsylvania Railroad Photographic Roster Reporting Marks: PRR Showing Locomotive model GP9 Click on a locomotive to view pictures

"B units" were mostly utilized by the PRR (later Penn Central) as well as the UP. After the GP9's initial demonstration and introduction, the model became ordered by many railroads almost instantly; despite said railroads already owning preceeding GP7 units.

Locomotive number: 9912 Road of Origin: Pennsylvania Railroad Prototype: Electro Motive Division PRR GP9M #9912 Series: Walthers Trainline Status: Limited Service (Backup unit)

As far as as-built from the factory, the only models are GP9B and GP9M. The GP9B is a standard GP9 without a cab, only PRR (40) and UP (125) bought them. There are a few others that were de-cabbed in railroad shops. The factory GP9M is a real rarity, the only ones were GN 900-915, rated at 1350 HP since they re-used a lot of parts from traded ...

As the GP9s were bumped from major freight and passenger trains by newer locos they began new careers as switchers. Many roads rebuilt them with a low nose to improve forward visibility and they continue to serve in switching wayfreight and transfer assignments today.

Apr 28, 2023 · Very early in GP9 production, the coupler pocket and striker plate was changed from a curved, cast housing to a welded version with a flat angled plate on top. The following detail changes were made to the carbody: Additionally, the …