Athearn Genesis G82824 HO Scale EMD GP9 Union Pacific UP 165 DCC Sound HWI CAR Minimum Required Radio: Full-Range 6+

Minimum Required Radio: Full-Range 6+ Channel (sold separately)

Can be used with aftermarket F1 gear diffs or spools (1/4" axles etc) and 1/12 spur gears

Realistic pinion & ring gear axle

super low-CG aerodynamic body shell was designed with the racer in mind

skill level 5 speeds beyond 65 mph

Athearn Genesis G82824 HO Scale EMD GP9 Union Pacific UP 165 DCC Sound HWI CAR Minimum Required Radio: Full-Range 6+Athearn Genesis G82824 HO Scale EMD GP9 Union Pacific UP 165 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. In 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged from the last