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] .

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. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy GP9 #288 is seen here at work in Kansas City, circa 1965.

The EMD (Electro Motive Division) GP9 was a type of four-axle, 16-cylinder, 1,750hp type of diesel locomotive built by the Electro Motive Division of General Motors (GM) from 1954 to around 1963. An SP (Southern Pacific) GP9. The road was originally one of the largest owners for the type of road-switcher, and utilized them for almost every train.

The EMD GP9 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division in the United States, and General Motors Diesel in Canada between January, 1954, and August, 1963. US production ended in December, 1959, while an additional thirteenunits were built in Canada, including the last two in August, 1963.

Canadian Pacific Railway 8205-8252 were GP9u locomotives. They were originally built by GMD as GP9 road switcher locomotives, and were substantially rebuilt by CP's Ogden Shops between 1988 and 1990.

This GP9u in its CP Rail Multimark paint scheme was seen on this Sunday afternoon at CPR Lachine Intermodal Yard, Montreal, Quebec. CP 4452 (GP38-2) & CP 1690 (GP9) switch the …

Former BNSF 1685 high hood GP9 sitting in the Prairie Dog Central Yard. This was the last GP9 on the BNSF roster. The EMD GP9 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1954 and 1959.

Canadian Pacific Railway Photographic Roster Reporting Marks: CP Showing Locomotive model GP9u Click on a locomotive to view pictures

The EMD GP9 "General Purpose" line of high-hood, diesel-electric-powered locomotives was produced by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors (GM) and General Motors Diesel (GMD - Canada) from 1954 to 1963 to the tune of 4,092 units. The system went on to serve various customers across both North and South America.

Set comprises GP9u #1596 and ex-SW900 #1014. Features (mother):- Features (slug):- Both models will have: DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DCC/ESU LokSound. See the "Manufacturer" page for general delivery and pricing information.