Description
The E1 was an early passenger-train diesel locomotive sporting 1800 HP, with
an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement, manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation of La
Grange, Illinois. They were built during 1937 and 1938 for the ATSF Railway for
a new generation of diesel-powered streamlined trains. Eight cab-equipped lead
A-units and three cabless booster B-units were built. The initial three
locomotives were AB pairs built to haul the Santa Fe's Super Chief diesel
streamliners, while the others were built as single A-units to haul shorter
trains. The locomotives were diesel-electrics with two 900 hp (670kW) Winton
201-A engines each, with each engine driving its own generator to power the
traction motors. The E1 was the second model in a long line of passenger diesels
of similar design known as EMD E-units. All Winton 201A-engined Santa Fe
passenger units, including the E1s, were extensively rebuilt into the 80-class
E8M engines in 1952-53. These were similar to production E8 models, but reduced
to 2000 hp so as not to burn out the early traction (axle) motors (which were
reused).
The EA/EB and E1 featured nearly identical and innovative styling showing the
influence of the EMC's new buyer General Motors. While they had much
mechanically in common with previous experimental EMC locomotives, GM understood
the importance of looking new and exciting, not merely being technically
innovative. This basic "slant nose" style was continued in the subsequent E3,
E4, E5, and E6 models, while a more "bulldog nose" style was tried in the E2 and
a style somewhere in between was used in the E7, E8, and E9, as well as the
freight diesel cab units. It could fairly be said that the overall styling
influenced passenger locomotives around the world.
At more or less the same time, EMC built the EMC EA/EB locomotives for the B&O
Railroad. These hauled the Royal Blue, the Capitol Limited, and the National
Limited, in addition to others. B&O #52 was sold to Alton in 1940, and became a
GM&O locomotive in 1947. These EA/EB locomotives were quite similar in
appearance to the ATSF E1 models. In this production, Broadway Limited will
offer two detail arrangements of the ATSF E1 (pre-1946 and post-war), and we are
offering three ATSF paint schemes: a 1940 version with the as-delivered
red-orange color in place of the traditional red, a pre-1946 version with the
traditional red, and a post-war version. We are also offering models of the ATSF
E1s painted for the B&O Railroad and a single unit painted as GM&O #100A.
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 Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell,
Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
Prototypical Light Operation
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E1 Diesel Locomotive
Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for
premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped
locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4
locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4
locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor
control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable
electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder
functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model
for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback,
and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series
models.
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or
repeatedly for automatic operation
High Resolution Audio
Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable 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
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
**Specifications on this page subject to change.
