Southern Pacific #3612 HO GP9 SP Product Type_Tank Cars Small weed cutter style snow

Small weed cutter style snow plow

Leased from HELM former CSX/L&N

As medium-horsepower units

Minimum radius: 18”

Better than brass detail

Southern Pacific #3612 HO GP9 SP Product Type_Tank Cars Small weed cutter style snowDetails: 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