Athearn Genesis G18281 HO Scale EMD F45 Great Northern GN 434 DC Forklift WalthersMainline Phase II Chopped Nose

WalthersMainline Phase II Chopped Nose GP9 is a must-have model for your 1960s and later diesel roster

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Athearn Genesis G18281 HO Scale EMD F45 Great Northern GN 434 DC Forklift WalthersMainline Phase II Chopped NoseAthearn Genesis G18281 HO Scale EMD F45 Great Northern GN 434 DC By the early 1960s the Electro Motive Division (EMD) was at a big disadvantage. Their 567 engine, in use for over 20 years, had reached its peak at 2,500 horsepower in a turbocharged 16 cylinder version. EMD released a new 645 engine in 1966. The most powerful locomotive using this series of engine was the SD45, powered by a 20 cylinder turbocharged 645E engine producing 3600 horsepower.