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.

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] .

Nov 15, 2024 · EMD GP9R Roster Details. In the late 1980s, the GTW decided to rebuild a portion of its aging GP9 fleet, which even then was the backbone of the Trunk's fleet, into modern GP9-equivalents. Original GTW units, along with some that had been reassigned from the Central Vermont and Grand Trunk Railways, were selected to be rebuilt.

SP and subsidiary T&NO, both bought EMD GP9's with steam generators, and dual control stands, for passenger service on their respective lines. see TNO pass GP page for information on these units.

Dec 19, 2024 · EMD offered six different gear ratios for the GP9, depending on a railroad's need. They were, of course, most often used in freight assignments, but were also available with optional steam generators for passenger or freight assignments. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy GP9 #288 is seen here at work in Kansas City, circa 1965.

Downtown Dubuque and the Julien Dubuque bridge to Illinois are in the background. The river is to the right; the water seen here is an overflow slough. Fallen Flags Galore! A couple more firsts for me on this train. My first GTW unit, and my first …

Starting in 1970, the SP GP9's entered various rebuilding programs, emerging as rebuilt GP9E's and GP9R's while the SSW rebuilds began in 1974. Some were renumbered and reclassified as heavy yard switchers. While some GP9's were never rebuilt.

Adrian and Blissfield RR equipment seen stored at Blissfield, Michigan, November 25, 2005. This is shortly after ADBF acquired four GP9s from New Hampshire Northcoast RR! Three GP9s still in NHN colors are coupled together! (Canon 35mm S.L.R. camera, Kodak Supra 400 print film)

Starting in 1989, the Grand Trunk Western began a major rebuild project. This project resulted in 36 GP9r's; the only visible difference between the GP9 and the GP9r is these units all have a low front hood.

Starting in 1989, the Grand Trunk Western began a major rebuild project. This project resulted in 36 GP9r's; the only visable difference between the GP9 and the GP9r is these units all have a low front hood.