Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is April 28th, 2026
After closing, you may still place a pre-order and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: Fall 2026
Product Information:
10297 EMD E8A, CRIP 653, "The Rocket" Scheme, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, N
The legendary E8 and E9 locomotives represent the grand finale of the iconic “E-Unit” passenger diesel series built by Electro-Motive Division in La Grange, Illinois. Following the tremendous success of the E7, these streamlined beauties quickly became favorites among major railroads across North America.
Road-Specific Detail Options:
- 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
Industry-Leading Model Features:
- Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
- Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
- Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
- All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
- ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting
- Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell
- Prototypical Light Operation
- Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E8/E9 Diesel Locomotive
- MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
- Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches