Athearn Genesis G82725 HO Scale EMD GP9 Southern Pacific SP Phase II 3380 DC Hobby Tools ALCo introduced the RS-3 in

ALCo introduced the RS-3 in 1950

Tender trucks

Other amazing features include steering

Ribbing and outline highlighting the brake rigging & chain

Athearn Genesis G82725 HO Scale EMD GP9 Southern Pacific SP Phase II 3380 DC Hobby Tools ALCo introduced the RS-3 inAthearn Genesis G82725 HO Scale EMD GP9 Southern Pacific SP Phase II 3380 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