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]

Dec 19, 2024 · The first GP9 completed was Milwaukee Road #2400 in January, 1954. As part of EMD's latest "9 Line," which also included the F9, SD9, and E9 the model continued the builder's efforts at continously improving its product.

EMD GP9 and GP9B; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 6 May 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 567C 16 cylinder

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.

Apr 28, 2023 · The short hood or "nose" was the same height as the engine compartment, and although the hood was angular, the cab retained an arched roof similar to previous EMD switchers. The GP9 was an evolutionary change, with the biggest difference being an increase from 1,500 to 1,750 horsepower.

The EMD (Electro Motive Division) GP9 was a type of four-axle, 16-cylinder, 1,750hp type of diesel locomotive built by the Electro Motive Division of General Motors (GM) from 1954 to around 1963. It is the successor to the GP7; being an improvement …

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, incorporating a new sixteen-cylinder engine which generated 1,750 horsepower (1.30 MW).

The EMD GP9 "General Purpose" line of high-hood, diesel-electric-powered locomotives was produced by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors (GM) and General Motors Diesel (GMD - Canada) from 1954 to 1963 to the tune of 4,092 units.

The GP9 four-axle diesel locomotive was the successor to the GP7. The GP9 was first introduced in 1954, production ceased in 1959 in the US while production ended in 1963 in Canada. GP9 utilized a 567 prime mover capable of 1,750 hp.

The EMD GP9 is a model of diesel-electric locomotive that was manufactured by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD) for several railroads. A total of 4,092 EMD GP9 locomotives were ever built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division (EMD) between 1954 and...