Athearn Genesis G82617 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 564 Turntable replacing the small silver Pyle

replacing the small silver Pyle lanterns

The classic Daylight scheme

83% (included with kit)

Series 692453 to 692731

cement and plastic pellets

Athearn Genesis G82617 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 564 Turntable replacing the small silver PyleAthearn Genesis G82617 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 564 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 GP7s.