The EMD GP9 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1954 and 1959. The GP9 succeeded the GP7 as the second model of EMD's General Purpose (GP) line, [1] incorporating a new sixteen- cylinder engine which generated 1,750 horsepower (1.30 MW). [2] .

GP9 and GP9B Total Length: 56'-02" Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 9'-00" Height to Top Engine Hood: 13'-11" Height to Top Cab : 14'-06" Cab Width: 10'-03" Engine Hood Width: 10'-00" Top of Walkway: 8'-09" Walkway Width: 4'-07.5" Center Bolster: 31'-00" Center Front Truck to Front Pilot: 2'-04.5" Center Rear Tucrk to Rear Pilot: 2'-04.5 ...

2024年12月19日 · EMD offered six different gear ratios for the GP9, depending on a railroad's need. They were, of course, most often used in freight assignments, but were also available with optional steam generators for passenger or freight assignments.

the GP9 locomotive is given in this section. A locomotive consists of one or more units rated at 1750 horsepower per unit. In multiple unit operation, the locomotive is operated and controlled from the en­ gineman's control stand in the lead unit. …

U4" Ror plates with anti.skid surface are welded to underframe on platform and along side of hoods. Cab floor consists of 1” plywood covered with 14” Jnolexm, Cast stec! welded to body bolster assembly. Wear plates applied to bottom and outside surfaces. Type “E", 614" x 8° shank, 2634" long. Quadruple shear pin.

2023年4月28日 · Phases - GMD GP9. Although relatively few GP7's were built for Canadian railroads, several hundred GP9's were built by GMD, largely for CN and CP. While the phase details were generally the same as on US-built units, …

2024年6月18日 · An EMD GP9 is a four-axle road switcher diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division produced between 1954 and 1959 and it is powered by a sixteen-cylinder engine which generated 1,750 horsepower. The GP9 succeeded the GP7. The lettering "GP" stands for "general purpose".

EMD Model: GP9: Date Built: April, 1955: Construction Number: 19978: S.P. Order Number: 5369-2: ... EMD D12-B : Driving Method: Engine crankshaft (rear) Main Generator Weight: ... Axle Spacing (within truck frame): 9' 0" Wheel Diameter: 40" (new wheel) Axle Diameter At Motor Bearing: 8" (new axle) Axle Bearing Size: 6 1/2" by 12" Wheel/Axle ...

Heavy die-cast frame with headlight assembly. Steel wheels, operating coupler and a three position electronic reverse unit on all AC hi-rail versions. New windows and headlight lenses included.

* Prototype-Specific Detailing * Magnetic Knuckle Couplers * All-Wheel Drive & Electrical Pick-Up * Dual Machined Brass Flywheels * Constant & Directional Headlights * RP-25 Wheels * Heavy Diecast Chassis * Five-Pole Skew-Wound Motor While the road switcher concept had appeared as early as 1940, EMD preferred to concentrate on its F series cab ...