The Whittle Shortline Railroad - Wooden Toy Trains!

Santa Fe GP7 Diesel Engine

€44,95
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Celebrate one of the most important early diesel road-switchers with this Santa Fe GP7 diesel engine. The GP7 marked a major shift in locomotive design, replacing the enclosed car-body approach with a hood-unit layout that was easier to build, simpler to maintain, and more practical for everyday railroad service.

Powered by EMD’s 567B 16-cylinder engine and rated at 1,500 horsepower, the GP7 became a favorite for freight work thanks to its improved visibility and flexible “General Purpose” design. Santa Fe was closely tied to the GP7 story, with several GP7B cabless units built for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

For collectors, this model represents more than a paint scheme, it captures the moment when railroads moved into a new generation of diesel power, where reliability, visibility, and versatility mattered most.

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.