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HO EMD GP9R GTW White Sill Non Sound (DC)

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In 1988, Grand Trunk needed a solution to their switcher fleet to replace their aging EMD GP9s. The decision was made to rebuild their GP9s into modernized road switchers. These units received upgraded electrical systems, engine components, structural updates and cabs requested by GTW. They also received larger fuel tanks, new air and braking systems, and even the original EMD 567 power assembly was replaced by EMD 645 components.

Between 1989 and 1993, 36 units were built in Battle Creek Shops in Michigan. 34 of the units were delivered in Grand Trunk red and blue while 2 units were painted in Canadian Nationals red and black “wet noodle” paint scheme. Even though these units were rebuilt in the 80s, Canadian National still has a few of these on the roster today and can be seen on home rails in the US and Canada. Due to being “modernized” and reliable road switchers, many shortlines have purchased  these units and are still running to this day.

Locomotive Details:

4609
Era: 1995+ 
Longhood: Triple Louver Cluster w/Brake Wheel
Conductor side - Original Sub Base/Battery Box Doors
Engineer side - Original Sub Base/Battery Box Doors. Original Fire Extinguisher Copy
Horn: P5 (IC Style) Over Cab
Notes: Dual Pane All Weather Window

4620
Era: 1998+ 
Longhood: Triple Louver Cluster w/Brake Wheel
Conductor side - Louver Battery Box Doors. Smart Start Sticker
Engineer side - Louver Battery Box Doors. Smart Start Sticker. Updated Fire Extinguisher Sticker. Smart Start Warning Label
Horn: M3R2 on Long Hood (Conductor Side)
Notes: Blue Front Conductor Door, Dual Pane All Weather Window

4617
Era: 1998+ 
Longhood: Triple Louver Cluster w/Brake Wheel
Conductor side - Mix of Original and Louver Battery Box Doors. Smart Start Sticker
Engineer side - Original Sub Base/Battery Box Doors. Original Fire Extinguisher Copy and Smart Start Warning Label
Horn: M3R2 Over Cab
Notes: Dual Pane All Weather Window


Our locomotives feature: 

- Multiple Injection Molded Bodies and Parts

- Operating Headlights, Ditchlights, Ground Lights and Interior Lights

- Separately Applied Details Including:
   Grab Irons, Windshield Wipers, MU Cables, Air Hoses, Coupler Lift Bars, Brake Cylinder     Lines, and more.

- Etched Metal Steps and Fan Grilles

- Plastic Stanchions with Metal Railings

- Die Cast Chassis with Can Motor/Flywheels

- Underbody Detail and Piping

- Cab Interior

- Nickel Silver Wheels

- Kadee Couplers

- Nonsound, Analog DC Versions Feature a 21 Pin Plug for DCC

- DCC Sound Equipped Versions Feature a LokSound V5 Decoder w/Capacitor