Product Information:
N Scale
EMD E8A/Unpowered B Set w/Sound & DCC - Paragon4(TM)
Following the success of the EMD E7, the E8 and E9 locomotives gained equal popularity among many Class 1 railroads. The E8 and E9 marked the culmination of the "E-Unit" series of passenger locomotives produced by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division in La Grange, Illinois. The E8 was capable of producing 2,250 horsepower, thanks to its two 12-cylinder model 567B engines, each driving a generator to power the two traction motors on one truck. From August 1949 to January 1954, a total of 450 cab versions, or E8As, were manufactured, with 447 for the U.S. and 3 for Canada. Additionally, 46 E8Bs were built exclusively for the U.S. from December 1949 to January 1954.
Features:
- Pilot prototypical per prototype
- Operating Mars Light where prototypical (with decoder installed)
- Large 45-degree number boards where prototypically accurate
- Prototypical horn detail and location on model
- Accurate air intake behind cab side doors
- Prototypical porthole locations
- Dynamic Brake Hatch location per the prototype
- Dual or Single Steam Generator per the prototype
- Cooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype
- Rotary Beacon where appropriate
- Accurate position of lift lugs per the prototype
- Accurate headlight positioning per the prototype
- Multiple MU door options on front of model
- Prototypically accurate truck sideframes
- Ladder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate
- Eyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate
- Grab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate
- Roof antenna present and correct where prototypically accurate
- Front and Rear lift lug present where accurate
- Nose door number plate present where accurate
- Trainphone antenna present where accurate
- Cab Window wind deflector where accurate
- Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
