GP 7/9 Kits for 1:8 Scale

The kits will feature all steel construction with multiple tab and slot features to ease assembly and all the parts will be cut and pre-bent along with holes located for various detail parts from Precision Steel Car. The kits will be designed around Blomberg Trucks from Pike River Shops LLC for their true to scale look and solid steel castings along with the ability for axle hung or center drive electric motors. These engines will match a detailed prototypical appearance with best in class pulling power.

In addition to the full kits, individual sections will be available for purchase to allow users to spread out a build over multiple years to ease the overall cost.

3D designs are in process and we are pushing for a completed prototype to be complete in Q1 of 2024. We have already designed and tested specialty detail parts such as a functional Mars light and Gyralite that will be available as options for the engine to match prototypical setups.

Finally, these kits will include our detailed instructions that our customers have come to love. Below is additional information about the kits and more details will be provided as the prototype progresses. If you have additional questions please reach out.

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FAQ’s:

This kit will require welding and steel welding is an easier process than welding aluminum. It is also easier to prepare for painting. The increased weight will assist with better traction effort and better prevent against damage during transportation and use.

The GP7/9 is only the start of our large engine kits. We plan to offer more GP designs in the future based on demand. We will also review opportunities to design ALCO, GE, and Baldwin engines along with their specific powered trucks.

We do not plan to make this an option from the shops. While the design will accommodate a gas engine, it will primarily be designed around using electric motors and batteries to provide the pulling power.