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Athearn Genesis G82826 HO Scale EMD GP9 Southern Pacific SP Phase II 3777 DCC Sound Receiver/ESC Combo Molded-in Bead-loc Ring and LugAthearn Genesis G82826 HO Scale EMD GP9 Southern Pacific SP Phase II 3777 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. In 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged