History:

The E8's are 2250 HP passenger train locomotives manufactured by General Motors Electro Motor Division in La Grange, Illinois. Between 1949 and 1953, EMD produced 421 E8A units and 39 B units. In the E9's, they increased their horsepower to 2400. In appearance, the E8's and E9's are nearly identical. Most railroads purchasing E7's also purchased E8's. Toward the end of their service, E8's and E9's were used for commuter and even freight service.

Locomotive features:

• ALL-NEW Paragon2 Sound & Control System
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• Motor Type: 5-Pole Can with Skewed Armature & Dual Fly Wheels
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight and Cab Light
• Beautifully Detailed, Accurately Modeled Locomotive
• Separately Applied Details such as grab irons, steps, and ladders
• Operating Sprung Diaphragms
• Constant Intensity Directional Lighting
• Traction Tire-Equipped for Maximum Traction
• Locomotive Composition: ABS with Die Cast Chassis
• A-Unit Length: 5.1"
• B-Unit Length: 4.9"
• A-Unit Weight (Powered): 4 oz
• Couplers: (2) Micro Trains #1015
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75"

• Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• 16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
• Playback Whistle for multiple whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable Whistles / Horns
• Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change (Steam Only)
• Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Freight Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Farm Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Crew Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key
• Maintenance Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Demo Mode for display and demonstrations
• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
• 8 Diesel Motor Revs (Diesel Only)
• Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
• Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse. toots three times.
• Engine sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings