Athearn Genesis G1262 HO Scale EMD GP7 Undecorated Ph II w/Dynamic Brakes DCC/Sound Gas Turbine High efficiency coreless motor

High efficiency coreless motor

Motor Length: 52

truck side frames and hood

Beginning in the 20s

Two body variations with six or 11 side panels

Athearn Genesis G1262 HO Scale EMD GP7 Undecorated Ph II w/Dynamic Brakes DCC/Sound Gas Turbine High efficiency coreless motorAthearn Genesis G1262 HO Scale EMD GP7 Undecorated Ph II w Dynamic Brakes 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. Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this