Athearn Genesis G1256 HO Scale EMD GP7 Precision National PNC 4207 DCC/Sound L&N the mighty Super Chief thunders

the mighty Super Chief thunders along the rails

The UP's Department of Research and Mechanical Standards had designed the locomotive for a specific task: to pull a 3600-ton train unassisted over the Wasatch Mountains in Utah

50+ mph speeds

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Athearn Genesis G1256 HO Scale EMD GP7 Precision National PNC 4207 DCC/Sound L&N the mighty Super Chief thundersAthearn Genesis G1256 HO Scale EMD GP7 Precision National PNC 4207 DCC 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. Many railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than