Athearn Genesis G82715 HO Scale EMD GP7 Western Pacific WP 711 DCC & Sound 403013 Unlike its famed counterpart

Unlike its famed counterpart

That saves a lot of time

Damper: Hydraulic damper set

and includes optional headlight and taillight buckets for added scale realism

Build with or without dormers - both roof styles included

Athearn Genesis G82715 HO Scale EMD GP7 Western Pacific WP 711 DCC & Sound 403013 Unlike its famed counterpartAthearn Genesis G82715 HO Scale EMD GP7 Western Pacific WP 711 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