Athearrn ATHG78117 Southern Pacific GP9 Black Widow #5634 Locomotive HO Scale

NEW FEATURES:
All-new LED lighting
Rubber MU hoses for durability
The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we’re excited to include new features often requested, to the GP7/9 and upcoming Genesis models.

CN FEATURES:
Solid or rounded yellow striping on frame per prototype
Large front & rear single headlights
Canadian style angled end handrails
Full skirts above fuel tank
DCC+Sound models feature prototypical long-hood forward operation
Different MU stand types per prototype
#4404 & 4409:
Barrel-style exhaust stacks
Bell mounted on long hood
#4418 & 4422:
Standard exhaust stacks
Bell mounted under steps
UP FEATURES:
Different slogan on each side of cab per prototype
Early coupler cut bar
Appropriate MU stand per prototype
Full skirts above fuel tank
MU catch boxes with footboards
Front and rear early Pyle headlight
Dynamic brake
Winterization hatch
1,200 gallon fuel tank
#130B, #158B, #177B, AND #190B:
Blank number boards per prototype practice
Union Pacific Railroad tallied 219 EMD GP9s by the mid 1950s. Interested in a version built without control cabs, they placed an order with EMD for GP9B locomotives. All GP9B locomotives were built in the United States between February, 1954, and December, 1959. UP was the single largest owner of the GP9B, with a total of 125 units on the roster. The units were numbered 130B-204B and 300B-349B.

SP FEATURES:
Accurate inertial and radiator grille position on long hood
Early coupler cut bar
Low MU stand
Full skirts above fuel tank
MU catch boxes with footboards
SP Light package front and rear, effect with DCC+Sound
Non-operational red emergency lights at each end
Front and rear early Pyle headlight
Dynamic brake
Nathan P3 horn - not depicted
SAL FEATURES:
Accurate inertial and radiator grille position on long hood
MARS-type headlights front & rear
Whip antenna and “mushroom” vent on cab roof
Full skirts with fuel tank inspection slots
Tall MU stands
Horn style and placement per prototype road number - not depicted
LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Trainline and MU hoses
Coupler cut levers
Drop steps unless noted
MU stands
“Nub” style walkway tread
Bell placement & type per prototype
Fine-scale handrails for scale appearance
Wire grab irons
Lift rings
Windshield wipers
See through cab windows and full cab interior
Etched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles
Air tanks mounted below sill unless noted
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks
Blomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps
Sander lines
Speed recorder unless noted
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on
Bidirectional constant LED lighting
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage
Minimum radius: 18”
SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Excellent Slow speed control
Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included
PROTOTYPE INFO:
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 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.

Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than purchasing brand-new locomotives.
Specifications
DCC: Ready/21-Pin NEM
SOUND: No
PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: EMD
Axles: 4
LIGHTED: LED Lighting
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Is Assembly Required: No