EMD GP7 w/DCC -- Baltimore & Ohio #6414

The prototype for the Bachmann HO Scale EMD GP7 was the first North American EMD road switcher to feature a hood unit design with exterior walkways, rather than the more traditional car body style. Unveiled in 1949, the Geep, as it would become known to railroaders, was a resounding success offering better performance and reliability than many of its contemporaries. This success would secure EMD's place as the clear leader in the competitive diesel locomotive market and the external appearance of their products would continue to feature hallmarks first seen on the GP7 for almost 50 years. In the 2020s and beyond, the reliability of this classic diesel continues to be proven, with examples remaining in operation on short-line freight railroads across North America and in excursion service at numerous museums and tourist railroads. This Bachmann HO Scale GP7 comes equipped with a DCC decoder for motor and lighting control, directional LED lighting, authentic detail, and a varied selectio