The Rapido GP9RM represents the locomotives rebuilt from the original phase II GP9 locomotives, with details corresponding to the earliest rebuilds, right on up to the last, in 1988. The biggest variation of the slug rebuilds was the use of Blomberg and Flexicoil trucks.

The Rapido GP9rm represents the locomotives rebuilt from the original phase II GP9 locomotives, with details corresponding to the earliest rebuilds, right on up to the last, in 1988. The biggest variation of the slug rebuilds was the use of Blomberg …

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]

GP9rm rebuild program resulted over the years in several variations, and even more- many different details, different styles of battery boxes, class light variations, location for antennas, anticlimbers, pilots, and what not…

May 5, 2024 · Fully powered! Motor tucked into frame and body.

The Rapido GP9RM represents the locomotives rebuilt from the original phase II GP9 locomotives, with details corresponding to the earliest rebuilds, right on up to the last, in 1988. The biggest variation of the slug rebuilds was the use of Blomberg and Flexicoil trucks.

GP9 RM rebuilt by CN in the 90's very nice unit with new blue card. Currently in service available for operating inspection to meet your schedule. A great addition to your locomotive fleet.

Jun 17, 2011 · An EMD GP9 is a four-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division in the United States, and General Motors Diesel in Canada between January, 1954, and August, 1963. US production ended in December, 1959, while an additional thirteen units were built in Canada, including the last two in August, 1963.

Canadian National Railway 4000-4036 are CN/ GMDD GP9RM diesel locomotives. They were rebuilt in batches by CN at their Pointe St. Charles Shops in Montreal, Quebec during the 1980's and 1990's from GP9 locomotives originally built by GMDD in the 1950's. They were given the designation "RM" for "Remanufactured".

Mar 25, 2014 · The rebuilt CN GP9’s that were re-numbered into the 7000 series were indeed rebuilt for yard and transfer duty. Some of them (7200’s) were also equipped as slug mothers.