{"product_id":"ho-gp9-with-dcc-sound-gn-713","title":"HO GP9 with DCC \u0026 Sound GN #713","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSP COMMUTE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual service units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam Generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroof-mounted “Torpedo Tube” air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut side skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit water and diesel fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Wagon wheel” style antenna stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan 5-Chime air horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear gyra light; (effect on DCC+Sound version only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSP FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA number of GP9s escaped SP’s GRIP program. A few of them soldiered on well into the 1980s “as-built” later being renumbered into switchers. Most notable, SP #3663 and #3703 lasted nearly 20 years in scarlet and grey without ever being rebuilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP style number board access doors front and rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConventional frame-mounted air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut side skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2600 gallon diesel fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhip style antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan P3 air horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront gyra light;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline and MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Nub” style walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell placement \u0026amp; type per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows and full cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir tanks mounted below sill unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed recorder unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with a 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately-painted and printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBidirectional constant LED lighting so headlight brightness remains constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement parts available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions are available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating lighting functions with F5 and\/or F6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple units (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV chart included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE INFO:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged from the last GP7s. Later versions would include different louver arrangements and the last ones would come without the frame skirting. The GP9 was available with all of the fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options as the GP7, including “torpedo tube” air tanks mounted on the roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. 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