Athearn Genesis G1243 HO Scale EMD GP7 Erie Lackawanna EL 1214 DC Pit Gear We modified our housing to

We modified our housing to eliminate the huge bottom hole in the stock housing

two widely-spaced dynamic brake vents

The XP-47B was to reach 633km/h and in January 1942

Black-anodized aluminum front and rear shock towers

Western giant Southern Pacific (SP) stunned the industry with a massive order of 278 units

Athearn Genesis G1243 HO Scale EMD GP7 Erie Lackawanna EL 1214 DC Pit Gear We modified our housing toAthearn Genesis G1243 HO Scale EMD GP7 Erie Lackawanna EL 1214 DC 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. Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than purchasing