Athearn Genesis Pre-Orders:
EMD GP7/9 and GP9B Locos

  
 
This morning Athearn Trains announced a new production of GP7/9 locomotives in a number of new options such as 'B' units and rebuilds.  The first of the 'B' units will be Union Pacific and Pennsylvania units.  The C&NW offering is perfect for Chicago Commuter operations and also features a rebuilt/ repaint version.  I have attempted to provide you with some basic details as the Athearn announcement sheet has not yet been posted.  Pre-orders are due by Friday February 26 2015 and I suspect delivery should be expected in October 2015.

These locomotives join a number of other options Athearn has already delivered...with many many more paint and detail schemes to follow in the coming years.  Thousands of EMD GP7/ GP9 and 'B' units were produced by EMD...therefore Athearn has a seemingly endless product offering for a very very long time.

Below you will find details for each offering as well as a new blue PRE-ORDER NOW button that will connect you via e-mail to place your pre-order with Overland Hobbies.  If you prefer not to use the button you may also list your model numbers requested to brian@overlandhobbies.com so we can note your interest and then contact you when the models arrive in the Fall of 2015.

Missy, Jake and I look forward to your pre-orders and wish you a wonderful day.  Keep warm...and enjoy this modeling season.  For in stock items please visit our site to purchase for your current modeling needs.

Sincerely,

Brian Marsh
Overland Hobbies
www.overlandhobbies.com
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Chicago & North Western GP9, as delivered, standard DC
Built by EMD in the spring of 1953.  This was the final GP7 order for C&NW which was for 35 units.  Nine of these units (#'s 1650-1658) were equipped with a wide array of specialized detail for Chicago Suburban Commuter Service operations.  Note the details for Commuter Service such as a steam generator vent and exhaust stack in the forward short hood, a large combined fuel and water tank which in turn forced the extra large air tanks to be mounted on the roof...and a separate auxiliary generator.  housed at the end of the long hood.  Details from Don Stracks UtahRails.net. 
ATHG62804 - C&NW #1652
ATHG62805 - C&NW #1654

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $189.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $147.98

Chicago & North Western GP7, as delivered, Tsunami DCC & Sound
ATHG62904 - C&NW #1652, Sound and DCC
ATHG62905 - C&NW #1654, Sound and DCC

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $289.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $225.98
Chicago & North Western GP9R, standard DC
As with many railroads...in the past and still today...shop forces were used to rebuild/ standard/ up-grade or life extend...you pick the term...C&NW had its own program from 1971 to 1981 to give new or extended life to EMD GP7/9 locomotives at their Oelwein, Iowa shops.  From June 1972 to October 1973 the shops completed work on the 4321 and a small number of other units like this former commuter service unit.  Details from Don Stracks UtahRails.net  
ATHG62806 - C&NW #4321
ATHG62807 - C&NW #4325

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $189.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $147.98

Chicago & North Western GP9R, Tsunami DCC & Sound
ATHG62906 - C&NW #4321, Sound and DCC
ATHG62907 - C&NW #4325, Sound and DCC

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $289.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $225.98
Union Pacific GP9 'Dependable Transportation', standard DC 
Built by EMD spring 1954.
Lettering era: 1959 - early to mid-1970s
ATHG62808 - UP #171
ATHG62809 - UP #203

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $189.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $147.98

Union Pacific GP9, 'Dependable Transportation', Tsunami DCC & Sound
ATHG62908 - UP #171, Sound and DCC
ATHG62909 - UP #203, Sound and DCC

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $289.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $225.98
Union Pacific GP9B 'Dependable Transportation', standard DC
Built by EMD spring 1954
Lettering era: 1959 - early to mid-1970s 
ATHG62810 - UP #171B
ATHG62811 - UP #203B

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $189.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $147.98

Union Pacific GP9B, 'Dependable Transportation', Tsunami DCC/Sound
ATHG62910 - UP #171B, Sound and DCC
ATHG62911 - UP #203B, Sound and DCC

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $289.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $225.98
PENNSYLVANIA GP9, standard DC
Built by EMD in 1958
ATHG62812 - PRR #7184
ATHG62813 - PRR #7203

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $189.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $147.98

PENNSYLVANIA GP9, Tsunami DCC/Sound
ATHG62912 - PRR #7184, Sound and DCC
ATHG62913 - PRR #7203, Sound and DCC

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $289.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $225.98
PENNSYLVANIA GP9B, standard DC
Built by EMD in 1958 
ATHG62814 - PRR #7178B
ATHG62815 - PRR #7197B

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $189.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $147.98

PENNSYLVANIA GP9B, Tsunami DCC/Sound
ATHG62914 - PRR #7178B, Sound and DCC
ATHG62915 - PRR #7197B, Sound and DCC

ATHEARN GENESIS MSRP $289.98
Overland Hobbies Pre-Order Price $225.98
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