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.

GP9r Locomotives. Starting in 1989, the Grand Trunk Western began a major rebuild project. This project resulted in 36 GP9r's; the only visable difference between the GP9 and the GP9r is these units all have a low front hood. GT 4600

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.

GT Gp9R # 4625 in the former site of the GT Elsdon yd. No people, no traffic, only one idle engine.? This place used to be very busy. Lone GP9R sits idle near the jld coaling tower. Power in the locomotive facility at CN Flat Rock Yard. Grand Trunk Western! GTW and CN. At the Fuel Docks in the yard. CN 2401 is the lead engine.

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.

Leading a miltary movement of tanks, west and into Durand Yard, GTW 4627 & 4603 roll past other railfans.

2024年11月15日 · EMD GP9R Roster Details. In the late 1980s, the GTW decided to rebuild a portion of its aging GP9 fleet, which even then was the backbone of the Trunk's fleet, into modern GP9-equivalents. Original GTW units, along with some that had been reassigned from the Central Vermont and Grand Trunk Railways, were selected to be rebuilt.

GTW 4623 works Flat Rock Yard. GTW GP9R 4623 leads a local job past the Pontiac Transpo Center. Pulling a track examining train. A lonesome GP9R led by a friendly crew rolls over the CSX interlocker at Penflrd, heading north to Detroit.

2008年10月27日 · Here are a few GP9R photos from CN921, the Kalamazoo Switch Run. This run always has some kind of former GTW power, either a GP9R or a GP38-2 in the 4900 series. It's so interesting to see the history of these vintage units, most of which still call Michigan home after all these decades!

2024年11月28日 · 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!