{"product_id":"refurbished-r8857-emd-e8b-unpainted-no-sound-dcc-ready-n","title":"REFURBISHED R8857 EMD E8B, Unpainted, No-Sound \/ DCC-Ready, N","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFollowing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe E9 followed the success of the E8. These locomotives produced slightly more horsepower than their predecessors, the E8s (2,400 compared to 2,250), and featured a different, flusher-fitting mounting for the headlight glass as the only visible difference. E9s powered American passenger and mail trains from the 1950s through the late 1970s. E9s were frequently seen pulling some of America's most iconic trains, including Union Pacific Railroad's \"City\" fleet, Burlington's \"Zephyr\" fleet, and Southern Pacific Railroad's Coast Daylight and Sunset Limited. Between April 1954 and January 1964, 100 cab-equipped A units and 44 cabless booster B units were produced, all for service in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eE9s, along with their E7 and E8 predecessors, traversed the country on lesser-known passenger trains, Chicago's commuter train network, and various mail and express trains. As America's passenger train network diminished due to declining ridership, Union Pacific, Rock Island, and Illinois Central repurposed E9s for freight trains. Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western upgraded their fleets of E9s with Head-end power and EMD 645 power assemblies for commuter operations in the Chicago metropolitan area, a practice that continued into the early 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumerous examples of E8s and E9s are preserved across the country. Many are still operational at museums and tourist railroads nationwide. Union Pacific, in particular, maintains a fleet of three E9s, occasionally deploying them for excursion services or for transporting railroad executives across the Union Pacific system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this production, we are modeling A and B-units from 8 railroads with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes. We are offering A-B sets with Powered A-units (w\/ Paragon4 Sound) and unpowered B-units, and also separate single A and B-units (where appropriate) with our full Paragon4 DC\/DCC\/Sound system. All of our models have road-specific details and lighting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoad-specific detail options in this production, prototypically accurate for each road name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePilot prototypical per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOperating Mars Light where prototypical (with decoder installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLarge 45-degree number boards where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePrototypical horn detail and location on model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAccurate air intake behind cab side doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePrototypical porthole locations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDynamic Brake Hatch location per the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDual or Single Steam Generator per the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRotary Beacon where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAccurate position of lift lugs per the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAccurate headlight positioning per the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMultiple MU door options on front of model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePrototypically accurate truck sideframes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLadder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGrab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRoof antenna present and correct where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFront and Rear lift lug present where accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNose door number plate present where accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTrainphone antenna present where accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCab Window wind deflector where accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEquipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndustry-leading Model Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eStealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eOut of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eModel comes with an 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC\/Sound decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eAll Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003ePremium Caliber Painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003ePrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eMicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eWill Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·  \u003c\/span\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Specifications on this page are subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46043242954906,"sku":"R8857","price":110.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/9781\/2890\/files\/8857_40_b2977d67-dead-454d-a605-5ab80445f23e.jpg?v=1755114304","url":"https:\/\/broadway-limited.com\/products\/refurbished-r8857-emd-e8b-unpainted-no-sound-dcc-ready-n","provider":"Broadway Limited Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}