Athearn Genesis G1259 HO Scale EMD GP7 Erie Lackawanna EL 1225 DCC/Sound Strasburg Railroad A lower internal gear ratio

A lower internal gear ratio reduces the center line transmission RPM

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lightweight - conservatively geared stadium trucks and buggies that want the ultimate in speed

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Athearn Genesis G1259 HO Scale EMD GP7 Erie Lackawanna EL 1225 DCC/Sound Strasburg Railroad A lower internal gear ratioAthearn Genesis G1259 HO Scale EMD GP7 Erie Lackawanna EL 1221 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