Athearn Genesis G1255 HO Scale EMD GP7 Precision National PNC 1508 DCC/Sound Scale_HOe Scale Keeping everything protected is the

Keeping everything protected is the reinforced "X" TVP (Twin Vertical Plate) chassis

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52 preproduction units were tested in revenue service across the continent for more than a year

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Athearn Genesis G1255 HO Scale EMD GP7 Precision National PNC 1508 DCC/Sound Scale_HOe Scale Keeping everything protected is theAthearn Genesis G1255 HO Scale EMD GP7 Precision National PNC 1508 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. Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than