This was initially not a problem, because Union Pacific’s turbines burned Bunker C heavy fuel oil that was less expensive than diesel. But this highly viscous fuel is difficult to handle, with a room-temperature consistency similar to tar or molasses.
The EMD FP7 is a 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW), B-B dual-service passenger and freight-hauling diesel locomotive produced between June 1949 and December 1953 by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division and General Motors Diesel.
ATHEARN GENESIS TSUNAMI — Western Pacific GP9 #732, G62746 – DCC with Sound. This HO train was made in China. This HO train is in excellent condition (as seen in the pictures).
This HO train was made in China. This HO train is in excellent condition (as seen in the pictures). (1/87 scale)-Issued in 2014 –.
Train has been tested on DCC, and runs Excellent! Forward and Reverse lighting. Sound, and DCC work perfect. Perfect for adding to your layout or collection! Make sure to check out the photos for more details!
E7A locomotive. EMD E7A w/Sound & DCC – PROTO 2000(R). The E7 was a 2,000-horsepower (1,500 kW), A1A-A1A passenger train locomotive built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division of La Grange, Illinois.
Box with minor outer wear from shelf storage. A couple of the sections where the handrails attach are loose and need to be re-glued on. An easy fix with proper tools/experience. This loco is factory DCC & Tsunami Sound equipped.
One interesting modification to SP SD45’s, was the testing of the ‘Tunnel Motor Radiator’ theory. EMD SD45 -. SD45 ” ELEPHANT EARS “. EMD SD45 – DC/DCC Ready POWERED. By 1964, six-axle diesels were rapidly evolving from low speed luggers to fast freight engines.
Athearn Genesis HO EMD GP9 Western Pacific #732 Tsunami Sound DC/DCC Two-Rail