Southern Pacific HO GP9 Black Widow #5662

Southern Pacific HO GP9 Black Widow #5662In 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 GP7s. Later versions would include different louver arrangements and the

go over the surface with a heat gun

Small weed cutter style snow plow

Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage

directional golden-white LED lighting

Welded ECAFB

low odor substitute for polyester resins

Models equipped with DCC+Sound will have the new 645E3 20-cylinder prime mover recording by SoundTraxx

Canadian style angled end handrails

Angled blower duct

and Reinforcing applications

Ratchet-style handbrake

The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab