Athearn Genesis G82616 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 563 MonteCarlo AccuMate(R) magnetic knuckle couplers

AccuMate(R) magnetic knuckle couplers

Capacity: 600mAh

Available as a standard and crown type cap

Base with mounting screw and plug-in connection

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Athearn Genesis G82616 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 563 MonteCarlo AccuMate(R) magnetic knuckle couplersAthearn Genesis G82616 HO Scale EMD GP7 Maine Central MEC 563 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.