Athearn Genesis G82720 HO Scale EMD GP7 Reading RDG 626 DCC & Sound Apprentice STS no external wires seen on

no external wires seen on chassis

Made in the Legendary G8 Compound

Etched see-through steps

The bumper/body mount plate protects the chassis

Castle Creations 060-0056-00 4-Pole Sensored Brushless Motor 4600KV

Athearn Genesis G82720 HO Scale EMD GP7 Reading RDG 626 DCC & Sound Apprentice STS no external wires seen onAthearn Genesis G82720 HO Scale EMD GP7 Reading RDG 626 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