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]

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.

Unit # Notes Model Serial # Pictures : GTW 1766 : GP9 19680: 1: 116671: GTW 1767 : GP9 19681: 1: 116670: GTW 4134: ex-GP9 24964 : 86823: GTW 4135

Introducing the Grand Trunk Western GP9R in HO scale by Motown Models. A staple of GTW motive power in Michigan and beyond, the GP9R was a product of the Grand Trunk’s aging EMD GP9 fleet. The Battle Creek shops created a workhorse that can still be found on the rails today.

Nov 28, 2024 · Below are former GTW-owned locomotives that are either still working for CN, other railroads, in private ownership or are preserved. For GP9R dispositions, go to GTW All-Time Diesel Roster . Like always, a work in progress!

Nov 15, 2024 · This roster reflects the GTW's fleet of diesel locomotives from the 1940s until the integration into CN North America circa 1999, broken down as best as we can by individual orders. Engines will appear on the list with the number they wore the longest.

Photos in and around the Chicago, Illinois area between 1965 and 1990. Grand Trunk Western Railroad caboose 77047 at Valparaiso, Indiana on October 29, 1966, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The occasion was a steam powered fantrip with Dick Jensen's GTW 4 …

The HO GTW GP9R by Motown Models is here! Available for the first time ever in any scale or material, the Grand Trunk’s “Battle Creek” GP9 rebuilds are a must-have for any GTW or Michigan area modeler. This model is handcrafted in Detroit, Michigan, with only 50 units being made for the first run.

CLNA 4630 is the last ramining GP9R waiting to have work completed so it can go into service. Photo taken w/ permission. CLNA 4630 sits outside of the loco shed after receiving her new coat of paint.

Note: 192 out of 349 GP9's (not counting 57 GTW and 28 CV) built with Flexicoil trucks. All renumbered into new number series. Many re-equiped with Blomberg. 4593 GMD A1332 1/1958 London 1968 . Note talkback speaker near front of unit. Also, old style floodlight tower at far right.