The EMD GP9 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1954 and 1959. The GP9 succeeded the GP7 as the second model of EMD's General Purpose (GP) line, [1] incorporating a new sixteen- cylinder engine which generated 1,750 horsepower (1.30 MW). [2]

EMD GP9 Data Sheet

Dec 19, 2024 · The GP9's extreme versatility is, of course, what made them so successful, and many continue to be found today in freight service on both short lines and regionals (as well as museums and tourist lines).

Dec 16, 2024 · What has arguably been described as the best engineered, four-axle suspension system ever put into service on a locomotive was the Blomberg Truck, named after its designer Martin P. Blomberg. He was born in Sweden during the late 19th century during which time he attended college.

Jan 13, 2022 · The year is 1984 and Soo Line Electro-Motive GP9 553 is just short of three decades old, but with a fresh red-and-white paint job looks far from an “ugly duckling” as it and a sister lead tonnage across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan at Rapid River.

The EMD GP9R was a rebuild from EMD GP9 diesel locomotives that were rebuilt by the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company, Grand Trunk Western Railroad, Southern Pacific Transportation Company.

Note: Locomotive makes transition at 965 volts. /-----------Truck Data Truck Data/------------Air Compressor Air System Data

USA Trains has released is second diesel, a GP-7 or GP9 depending on the road name desired. My first impression is that this is a fine engine. It runs very smoothly and pulls very well. The GP-7 and the later GP9 were developed by EMD and first released in 1949.

General Motor's Electro-Motive Division produced the GP (General Purpose) locomotive to address road switching operations. These road switchers were built between 1949 and 1963. In total, approximately 2,700 GP7's were built and 3,400 GP9’s – …

GP9 Model Diesel Engine Main Generator Traction Motor Air Brake Schedule Sand Capacity – Cu. Ft. Retention Tank – Gallons Cooling Water Cap – Gallons Journal Bearings Motor Support Journal Size Truck Type Weight Rear Truck Gear Ratio Min. Continuous Speed Max. Dynamic Brake Amp Max. Track Curvature Max. Track Curvature Car Body Condition