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GP 7/9 Locomotives

Our GEEP line of locomotives are for those modelers who want a first generation diesel locomotive which will be right at home with live steam locos. With our kits you can build an accurate model of the first GP7 to roll off the EMD assembly line in 1949, a GP9, or the last GP18 built in 1963. Each kit or ready to run unit will have the appropriate details for the specific prototype you wish to model. These locomotives equipped with old style clasp brake Blomberg power trucks.

As with our other locomotive lines, many parts will be supplied partially machined or partially assembled. The fuel tank is assembled, stairwells formed and the cab and hoods are partially assembled. Complete instructions and drawings included in each kit.

DETAILS
Stanchions stamped from steel
Door latch holes punched, laser cut door latches
Door louvers punched as appropriate
Cab end doors laser cut
Door hinges stamped
Radiator grills assembled
Lift rings assembled
Sand hatches are investment castings
Headlight housings partially machined investment castings
Cab door windows have simulated rubber moldings
Molded number board housings, lenses and white number backing
We even include 2 kinds of adhesive and silver bearing solder

     GP7/9 Specifications                      Major variations available

Length     90"  ( over couplers ) Width      16" Height     25" Weight     550 - 650 lb. Trucks      Clasp brake style.

Un-powered    Powered 23703            23704       Kit 23706            23707      Machined kit 33703            33704       Semi-finished locomotive

Descriptions

Kit
All castings and metal stock needed.
Fuel tank assembled and stairwells formed.
Cab end doors laser cut
Almost all the flat steel parts in the kit (122) are laser cut to shape and have the holes either cut out or marked for drilling. 
Cab and hoods partially assembled.
Holes not cut, framing not installed.
Complete instructions and drawings included in each kit.

Machined kit       
As above with all necessary lathe , milling work done.

Semi-finished locomotive = Machined kit +
Chassis assembled.
Power trucks are furnished as a machined kit.
Cab and hoods framed and mated to chassis.
Roof hatches mounted on roof, fan holes cut.
Cab window openings cut, side window frame installed.
Cab and short hood assembled together.
Some finish body work done, major holes cut.

 

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