1971 GP9 Diesel Locomotives
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
American Models
Prototype Info
Category:
GP9
Year/Era:
1971
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Road Name:
Grand Trunk (GT)
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2026
Road Number:
4427, 4428, 4916
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC, AC-with-rectifier-board
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
AF or scale
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Notes:
This was a special commission for the 2026 NASG Convention. The Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers took a gamble and decided, for the first time ever, to have a Convention locomotive. A minimum of 30 units ordered was the requirement which they easily passed. There were two paint schemes
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