Introduced in 1949, the Electro-Motive 1500hp GP-7 combined the machinery of the F7 with a hood-type carbody that offered high visibility and easy engine access. The GP-7 was used in pulling every conceivable type of train and was sometimes substituted for part of a set of cab units.

• Die-cast tooling for frame/sill
  
  
• Optional 800 gallon or 1,600 gallon fuel tank
  
  
• Fine scale handrails and stanchions
  
  
• Golden White LEDs
  
  
• Painted handrails
  
  
• Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
  
  
• Directional lighting
  
  
• Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
  
  
• Separately applied wire grab irons
  
  
• MU hoses and coupler cut bars
  
  
• Two painted crew members
  
  
• NMRA 21 pin plug for DCC