Athearn Genesis G82706 HO Scae EMD GP7 Santa Fe ATSF 2698 Primed for Grime DCC & Sound Era_1946 + two months later her baptism

two months later her baptism under fire took place in the Guadalcanal war area

Detachable power cord

60 inches (193 mm)

02 inches (280 mm)

Athearn Genesis G82706 HO Scae EMD GP7 Santa Fe ATSF 2698 Primed for Grime DCC & Sound Era_1946 + two months later her baptismAthearn Genesis G82706 HO Scale EMD GP7 Santa Fe ATSF 2698 Primed for Grime 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