The GP9 succeeded the GP7. The lettering "GP" stands for "general purpose". This locomotive type was offered both with and without control cabs; locomotives built without control cabs were called GP9B locomotives.

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] .

Although the initial success of its predecessor meant a brighter future for EMD, it also meant that there was. A PRR GP9B. still room for more potential and improvement. In October 1954, the first ever GP9 unit was produced, and signified the next …

Interestingly, both the PRR and Union Pacific requested cabless GP9Bs; the former picked up 40 examples while the latter acquired an impressive 125. One of the PRR's units can be seen in the above photo.

Model represents Pennsy's GP-9 booster units bought for Horseshoe Curve. These engines ran with the GP-9's. Later, these went to Penn Central and finally Conrail. Custom paint work is fair to good with some chipping - see photos. Recently serviced with replacement Northwest Short Line gears installed as needed. Brand: Brass Oriental Limited.

2008年7月1日 · The GP9B is a standard GP9 without a cab, only PRR (40) and UP (125) bought them. There are a few others that were de-cabbed in railroad shops. The factory GP9M is a real rarity, the only ones were GN 900-915, rated at 1350 …

Continuing in my GP diesel run over the past year plus, I have wanted a PRR GP9b for a long time. I had seen 1 made in S Scale many years ago that I tried to get from the builder, but it was ironically destroyed in the 1994 Northridge Ca earthquake and thrown out! It is a bit new for my modeling era. The first group of 30 was delivered in 1957.

The HO scale Athearn Genesis GP9B is a faithful rendition of EMD's first-generation diesel switcher, perfect for anyone modeling 1950s through the 1970s.

Other locos with this serial: CR 3812(GP9B) PC 3812(GP9B) PRR 7187-B(GP9B) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Title: Penn Central 2232 : Description: An EMD GP30 with a booster at Bayview Yard in Baltimore in August 1976. Photo Date: 8/14/1976 Upload Date: 8/27/2013 3:55:58 PM : Location: , MD : Author: John Hepp ...

Other locos with this serial: CR 3821(GP9B) PRR 7196-B(GP9B) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Title: CR 2662 : Description: Conrail local at P&L Junction switch from Genesee&Wyoming to exNYC Peanut Line : Photo Date: 2/18/1978 Upload Date: 6/29/2009 10:31:34 PM : Location: Caledonia, NY : Author: Bob Zimmermann ...