Athearn Genesis G1498 HO Scale EMD GP7u Undecorated DCC/Sound Drift Car idler gear box and operating

idler gear box and operating headlights

Constructed by Siemens Mobility in California

(19cm) long and 2

THE LOCOMOTIVE

After returning to Cheyenne from the Los Angeles Union Station 50th Anniversary celebration in June 1989

Athearn Genesis G1498 HO Scale EMD GP7u Undecorated DCC/Sound Drift Car idler gear box and operatingAthearn Genesis G1498 HO Scale EMD GP7u Undecorated 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. Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than purchasing