Broadway Limited HO P4 E1A Diesel GM&O #100A Late Maroon & Red Scheme DC/DCC

The E1 was an early passenger-train diesel locomotive sporting 1800 HP, withan A1A-A1A wheel arrangement, manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation of LaGrange, Illinois. They were built during 1937 and 1938 for the ATSF Railway fora new generation of diesel-powered streamlined trains. Eight cab-equipped leadA-units and three cabless booster B-units were built. The initial threelocomotives were AB pairs built to haul the Santa Fe’s Super Chief dieselstreamliners, while the others were built as single A-units to haul shortertrains. The locomotives were diesel-electrics with two 900 hp (670kW) Winton201-A engines each, with each engine driving its own generator to power thetraction motors. The E1 was the second model in a long line of passenger dieselsof similar design known as EMD E-units. All Winton 201A-engined Santa Fepassenger units, including the E1s, were extensively rebuilt into the 80-classE8M engines in 1952-53. These were similar to production E8 models, but reducedto 2000 hp so as not to burn out the early traction (axle) motors (which werereused).
The EA/EB and E1 featured nearly identical and innovative styling showing theinfluence of the EMC’s new buyer General Motors. While they had muchmechanically in common with previous experimental EMC locomotives, GM understoodthe importance of looking new and exciting, not merely being technicallyinnovative. 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 anda style somewhere in between was used in the E7, E8, and E9, as well as thefreight diesel cab units. It could fairly be said that the overall stylinginfluenced passenger locomotives around the world.
At more or less the same time, EMC built the EMC EA/EB locomotives for the B&ORailroad. These hauled the Royal Blue, the Capitol Limited, and the NationalLimited, in addition to others. B&O #52 was sold to Alton in 1940, and became aGM&O locomotive in 1947. These EA/EB locomotives were quite similar inappearance to the ATSF E1 models. In this production, Broadway Limited willoffer two detail arrangements of the ATSF E1 (pre-1946 and post-war), and we areoffering three ATSF paint schemes: a 1940 version with the as-deliveredred-orange color in place of the traditional red, a pre-1946 version with thetraditional red, and a post-war version. We are also offering models of the ATSFE1s 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 DCand DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow SpeedOperation
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 forpremium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equippedlocomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motorcontrol, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliableelectrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunderfunctionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher modelfor precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback,and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited’s Paragon3 Seriesmodels.
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 orrepeatedly 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 steamwhistle – 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.