The debut of the SD9 in 1954 marked the next step forward for EMD’s Special Duty line of six-axle diesels. The EMD SD9 is a model of diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1954 and June 1959.
Diesel EMD F3A Unit Powered DC / DCC Ready. The F3 was the third model in GM-EMD’s highly successful F-unit series of cab unit diesel locomotives, and it was the second most produced of the series. Starting in 1945, the basic design underwent a number of changes, resulting in the F2, F3 and F5.
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.
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.
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.
Locos #71 & #72. F7 A & A locomotive. DC / DCC Ready. NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN. Starting in 1945, the basic design underwent a number of changes, resulting in the F2, F3 and F5. Tough and durable, many soldiered on into the early 70s and several have been preserved.