SP GP9E #3792 - DCC & SOUND

SOUTHERN PACIFIC / KODACHROME
SP FEATURES:
Nathan P3 Horn
Signal lights per road number
Large fuel tank
Dynamic brakes
Whip antenna
During the 1970’s, SP went on an ambitious task to rebuild their GP9 fleet, known as the “GRIP” program. This program included new wiring, new main generator, complete rebuild of the prime mover with new parts, improved battery box doors, and removed rear light packages (in some cases). A small batch of GP9’s were renumbered into the 2868-2899 class. Demoted to “switchers” in order to save maintenance costs, this class included rebuilt and non rebuilt units.

We are offering #2873, which retained it’s full light package on both ends. #2873 currently enjoys it’s retirement at a Northern California museum. It may be the last locomotives in this scheme still operating. Out of the large batch of SP GP9E’s, only 9 were painted into these colors.