Athearn Genesis G82837 HO Scale EMD GP9 Central of Georgia CG 166 DCC Sound HO RB Direct Drive Tail Motor: Brushless

Direct Drive Tail Motor: Brushless tail motor delivers impressive heading hold in a simplistic design

5 grams vs 16 gram stamped steel chassis

Aircraft equipment: F-14 Tomcat

Off-road tires

Athearn Genesis G82837 HO Scale EMD GP9 Central of Georgia CG 166 DCC Sound HO RB Direct Drive Tail Motor: BrushlessAthearn Genesis G82837 HO Scale EMD GP9 Central of Georgia CG 166 DCC Sound 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