Athearn Genesis G1489 HO Scale EMD GP7u Ex-ATSF Patched Unlettered/Unnumbered DC Roadname_LEF&C Lightweight Single Piece Design for

Lightweight Single Piece Design for Better Crawling Performance

operating number board lights and ditchlights

and talcum powder can be used to avoid fingerprints

Stabilized Setting for Current Trip Level: This prevents the block detection from fluttering on and off when the current is near the trip level

Athearn Genesis G1489 HO Scale EMD GP7u Ex-ATSF Patched Unlettered/Unnumbered DC Roadname_LEF&C Lightweight Single Piece Design forAthearn Genesis G1489 HO Scale EMD GP7u Ex ATSF Patched Unlettered Unnumbered 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. Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather