This Burlington Northern GP7 diesel locomotive model represents one of the defining locomotive designs of the post-World War II diesel era. The GP7 was EMD’s first major hood-unit road locomotive and helped establish the practical road-switcher format that would become a standard across North American railroads.

Unlike earlier car-body locomotives, the GP7’s design gave engineers improved sightlines toward both ends of the locomotive, making it highly effective for freight, switching, and general-purpose service. Its success was so widespread that EMD’s GP locomotives became known by the nickname “Geeps,” and many continued serving short lines and industrial operators long after most Class I railroads had retired them.

With Burlington Northern markings, this model is ideal for collectors looking to represent the long service life and enduring appeal of the GP7, a locomotive whose simple, hardworking design helped change railroad operations for decades.

Please note: This item is currently PREORDER ONLY and is expected to ship in 3-4 weeks after checkout. Actual trains may vary slightly from the picture, as the picture shown is a prototype.