Athearn Genesis G82729 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chicago NorthWestern CNW 1741 DC Roadname_White City Terminal vortex generators and riveted panels

vortex generators and riveted panels

Sport Mode — forward / brake / reverse

plastic cement and masking tape

31in / 160

Athearn Genesis G82729 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chicago NorthWestern CNW 1741 DC Roadname_White City Terminal vortex generators and riveted panelsAthearn Genesis G82729 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chicago NorthWestern CNW 1741 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