Burlington Northern GP7 Diesel Engine

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.

Handcrafted by real railfans, our wooden trains are designed as durable, child-friendly toys made for years of play and often treasured as keepsakes and heirlooms. While safety and durability always come first in our designs, each piece is still inspired by the look and spirit of the real train.

• Track Compatibility: Compatible with Brio, Thomas Wooden Railway, and other major wooden train track systems
• Safety: Non-toxic paints and finishes
• Age Recommendation: Ages 3+ due to small parts
• Size: May vary slightly due to handmade nature. Our trains generally range from about 3 inches long to over 7 inches long, depending on the specific engine or car.