Athearn Genesis G82370 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chesapeake & Ohio C&O 6182 DCC and Sound Wheels/Tires - SCT Black anodized aluminum pin capture

Black anodized aluminum pin capture ring

There are also 12mm (shock bottom cap) and 17mm (shock bottom and top cap) hex holding areas that are very useful for shock rebuilds

Primary body colors match Tru-Color Paint colors:

Designed for Maximum Performance on Any Terrain

Athearn Genesis G82370 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chesapeake & Ohio C&O 6182 DCC and Sound Wheels/Tires - SCT Black anodized aluminum pin captureAthearn Genesis G82370 HO Scale EMD GP9 Chesapeake & Ohio C&O 6182 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