Athearn Genesis Announces a NEW MODEL - the EMD GP7/9 in Multiple Types - w/DCC & Sound or DCC Ready

Athearn has announced a NEW GENESIS MODEL - the EMD GP7/9 Series. This long rumored model sets a new standard for one of the most widely used early diesels! The pictures and text here gives a preview of coming attractions. Early pre-production test model shown; final model may vary in details and construction. Release date and price TBD. Check back as more details about roadnames, delivery dates and pricing are revieled.

What can we expect from this model? As a Genesis level model some features should be:

> High level of specific prototype fidelity for different Phases and railroads.

> This should include GP9B units as well.

> Available with Tsunami DCC Decoder or DCC Ready.

> Athearn's usual high level of painting and lettering - again Phase and railroad specific.

> New weighted chassis to Genesis standards.

> Precision Genesis motor, flywheel and driveline.

> Pricing should be in the same range as the previously announced Genesis GP15's .

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Coming soon from Athearn Genesis in HO - the EMD GP7 and GP9! Different phases, and many, many different variants and roadname-specific details. Shown is a Southern Pacific Ph.II "GP9E" rebuild, with PAF box, GRIP battery box doors, "dual-fuel" tank, numberboard access doors, and modified skirting.

Close-up of some of the rooftop and end details of the SP GP9E. Early pre-production test model shown; final model may vary in details and construction. Release date and price TBD. Be sure to sign up for the Athearn News for further updates on this and other future Athearn releases.

Front end of an SP-version GP9E - note the SP rebuild GRIP battery box doors, SP light package, and PAF box. These models will also feature an all-new cab with interior details and sliding side windows.

Front end of a GP9 showing yet another one of our many options, this time a large WP/DL&W "Barrel" headlight. Also note the slotted skirt, and 1200-gallon fuel tank.

Detail shot of the high short hood of an SP passenger-version GP9, showing the steam generator details and distinctive "Wagon Wheel" antenna. Again, just a few of the many railroad-specific details you'll be seeing on these!

A small taste of some of the underbody detail you'll be seeing on the GP7/9, and one of the many skirting variants we'll be able to do. Early pre-production test model shown; final model may vary in details and construction.

A view of the engineer's side underbody detail. We've even included the bell, tucked up behind the right-front stepwell; to be installed as appropriate per prototype, of course!

Underbody shot showing off the 1200-gallon fuel tank, and slotted skirting.

High-angle view of the SP-version "Torpedo Boat" Geep, including the slotted pilot, torpedo tanks, steam generator details, wagon wheel antenna, and more.

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