Athearn Genesis G82368 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chesapeake & Ohio C&O 6168 DCC and Sound S Set Round vent on left side

Round vent on left side of cab

(1) Spektrum Firma 6500kv Brushless Motor (installed)

Strong and light

Updated look

A blast to drive

Athearn Genesis G82368 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chesapeake & Ohio C&O 6168 DCC and Sound S Set Round vent on left sideAthearn Genesis G82368 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chesapeake & Ohio C&O 6168 DCC and 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