Athearn Genesis G30730 HO Scale EMD GP18 Rock Island RI 1353 DCC and Sound Light Kit Diagonal panel (DP)

Diagonal panel (DP)

Metal frame and opening doors

Its beveled edges enhance this realism

The body even has a built-in rear spoiler

See-through end platforms and steps

Athearn Genesis G30730 HO Scale EMD GP18 Rock Island RI 1353 DCC and Sound Light Kit Diagonal panel (DP)Athearn Genesis G30730 HO Scale EMD GP18 Rock Island RI 1353 DCC and Sound The EMD GP18 began production in late 1959 and was based on the builders extraordinarily successful GP9, although the latter model was still in production at the time. The GP18 is considered the last of the builders first generation models. Similar in appearance to the GP7 and GP9, the GP18 was slightly more powerful and came with the option of a low or high short cab hood,