DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED MODELSouthern Crescent SchemeEMD's E-8 (and successor, E-9) were the quintessential North American passenger locomotive of the 1950s through the 1970s. 450 E8A and 46 E8B units were produced, with an additional 100 E9A and 44 E9B locos following. The first E8s were delivered in 1949, with the last E9 being produced in 1964. These units pulled passenger trains from coast to coast, and later became the backbone of Amtrak's fleet in its early days. Many more were later used in commuter service before being retired. Today several units live on in museums and tourist railroads throughout North America.Features:3D laser-scanned body shellAccurate nose and roof contoursSeven different nosesThree different back endsTwo different sides - with and without lifting lug coversThree different steam generator options36" fan, 48" fan or non-dynamic brake optionsSingle- or dual-headlight configurationsFreight or passenger pilotsThree styles of side grillsOriginal porthole sides or rebuilt with blanked sides (including unique variations)Skirted or non-skirted fuel tanksOriginal square and sloped or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxesHeavy die-cast chassisSmooth running drive system with all wheels poweredComplete lighting effects - headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights and moreNumerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and etched metal
