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 …

Dec 30, 2023 · Beginning in the mid 1930s Union Pacific became best known for its motive power innovation. First with the 4-12-2 Union Pacific-type, then with the articulated, streamlined trains …

Dec 19, 2024 · The GP9 saw even higher sales than its predecessor and remaining steam holdouts like the Norfolk & Western purchased large fleets of the model to finally retire the iron …

Mar 5, 2013 · Elliott turbochargers removed in 1963. A roster listing of the Union Pacific Turbocharged GP9s.

Here for rebuilding, not sure if for other RR or UP.

Rebuilt to MP1500D, to HBT, to BJRY.

UP 404, formerly CNW 4705, was built as B&O 4805 (numbered 2105 on the CSX roster) and UP 409, formerly CNW 4710, was built as Penn Central 7770. The UP GP38-2's shown in UP …

Jul 20, 2012 · Note that there was a break in production between UP 320 (July 1957) and UP 321 (September 1957); UP 321 was the first GP9 that had the twin, small louver vents on the …

To combat areas with high snow fall during winter months, UP would run these GP9’s to help clear out snow on some of their branch lines where lighter weight power was needed. During …

The GP9 was available with all of the fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options as the GP7, including “torpedo boats.” UP FEATURES: Arriving in 1954, these GP9s are part of a …