Athearn Genesis G82717 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 564 DCC & Sound Roadname_P&R 1 Foam Brush

1 Foam Brush

5mm thick billet aluminum

20 in (132mm)

3" Wheelbase

has been in continuous service on Union Pacific since it was built in 1944

Athearn Genesis G82717 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 564 DCC & Sound Roadname_P&R 1 Foam BrushAthearn Genesis G82717 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 564 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