Athearn Genesis G82613 HO Scale EMD GP7 Western Pacific WP 702 SOO Line 6 is equipped with a
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Description
6 is equipped with a twin vented disk brake made from heat-resistant fiber material to give you more stopping power
Servo Reversing
Manufactured and packaged 100% in the USA
Road numbers 6163 and 6179
Also Hauled Flux Stone & Iron Ore
Athearn Genesis G82613 HO Scale EMD GP7 Western Pacific WP 702 SOO Line 6 is equipped with aAthearn Genesis G82613 HO Scale EMD GP7 Western Pacific WP 702 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.