{"product_id":"bli6905","title":"Broadway Limited HO P4 E1A Diesel GM\u0026O #100A Late Maroon \u0026 Red Scheme  DC\/DCC","description":"\u003cbody\u003e   \u003cmeta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"Microsoft FrontPage 5.0\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"ProgId\" content=\"FrontPage.Editor.Document\"\u003e \u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=windows-1252\"\u003e \u003ctitle\u003eNew Page 2\u003c\/title\u003e     \u003cp\u003eThe 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). \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At more or less the same time, EMC built the EMC EA\/EB locomotives for the B\u0026amp;O  Railroad. These hauled the Royal Blue, the Capitol Limited, and the National  Limited, in addition to others. B\u0026amp;O #52 was sold to Alton in 1940, and became a  GM\u0026amp;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\u0026amp;O Railroad and a single unit painted as GM\u0026amp;O #100A. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Industry-leading Model Features:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC  and DCC\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed  Operation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e All Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Premium Caliber Painting\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell,  Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prototypical Light Operation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E1 Diesel Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Operates in DC \u0026amp; DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Switcher Mode for precise low speed control\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Record \u0026amp; Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or  repeatedly for automatic operation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e High Resolution Audio\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choice of 3 selectable Horns\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alternate Whistle \/ Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam  whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Grade Crossing Automatic Signal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Automatic Forward \/ Reverse Signal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e **Specifications on this page subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47209594945820,"sku":"BLI6905","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4626\/8956\/files\/HO-BLI-Paragon4-EMC-E1-_1-of-8.jpg?v=1711257306","url":"https:\/\/theodore-hobbies.myshopify.com\/products\/bli6905","provider":"Eastridge Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}