Athearn Genesis G82362 HO Scale EMD GP9 Seaboard Coast Line SCL 1006 DCC and Sound US Army - USAX Positions weight low for improved

Positions weight low for improved handling

FEATURES: Safe chemistry will not explode or catch fire More mAh per gram compared to NiMH cells

Revised Front Suspension Geometry: Front caster blocks and suspension arms with revised geometry allow for variable length arm adjustment

It was part of a series of special packages offered in the 1970s and 80s

Includes 4 Silver Inner Rings (6HOLE)

Athearn Genesis G82362 HO Scale EMD GP9 Seaboard Coast Line SCL 1006 DCC and Sound US Army - USAX Positions weight low for improvedAthearn Genesis G82362 HO Scale EMD GP9 Seaboard Coast Line SCL 1006 DCC and 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 unchanged