The EMD GP9 stands for Electro-Motive Division General Purpose 9, a Train Sim World diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors. The GP9 was the second model in EMD’s General Purpose (GP) line.
Features:
- Engine: 16-cylinder EMD 567C engine that produced 1,750 horsepower
- Axles: Four axles
- Wheel arrangement: B-B
- Speed: 65 miles per hour
- Tractive effort: 18 tons
History:
- Built from 1954 to 1963 by EMD and its Canadian subsidiary GMD
- Succeeded the GP7 as the second model in EMD’s General Purpose line
- Was the primary road switcher in the 1950s and 1960s
- Many GP9s are still in use today, especially on short lines and regional railroads
Notable uses: Used by corporations like Cargill and Used by tourist lines and museums – Exordium Gaming Chicago.
Manufacturer of EMD GP9
Electro-Motive Diesel