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Southern Pacific Steam-Era Powerhouse: E7A Set with Sound & DCC. Paragon4. Gray/Red #6001 & 5906.

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The E7, a 2,000-horsepower passenger train locomotive, was manufactured by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division in La Grange, Illinois. From February 1945 to April 1949, a total of 428 cab versions, known as E7As, were produced, along with 82 booster E7Bs from March 1945 to July 1948. Its 2,000 hp was generated by two 12-cylinder model 567A engines, each powering its own electrical generator to drive the two traction motors on one truck. The E7 marked the eighth model in a series of passenger diesel locomotives with a similar design, known as EMD E-units, and it quickly became the best-selling E model upon its release.

The E7A featured a less slanted front nose compared to earlier EMD passenger locomotives, earning it and its successors, the E8 and E9, the nickname 'bulldog nose' units. Some of the earlier units were referred to as 'shovel nose' or 'slant nose' units. More than 20 different railroads acquired E7s for their passenger trains. Currently, only one E7 example survives, with ex-Pennsylvania Railroad E7A #5901 being preserved, cosmetically restored, and on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

In this production, BLI is modeling A and B-units from 6 railroads with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes. They are offering A-B sets with Powered A-units (with Paragon4 Sound) and unpowered B-units, and also separate single A and B-units (where appropriate) with our full Paragon4 DC/DCC/Sound system. All of these models have road-specific details and lighting.

Locomotive 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 Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell
Prototypical Light Operation
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E7 Diesel Locomotive
MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inches

Road Specific Features:

Pilot prototypical for paint scheme
Operating Mars Light where prototypical (with decoder installed)
Large 45-degree numberboards where prototypically accurate
Small side numberboards where prototypically accurate
Prototypical horn detail on model
Accurate air intake behind cab side doors
Cooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype
Accurate headlight positioning per the prototype
Multiple MU door options on front of model
Prototypically accurate truck sideframes
Ladder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate
Grab iron ladder present where prototypically accurate
Eyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate
Grab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate
Roof antenna present and correct where prototypically accurate
Front and Rear lift lug present where accurate
Nose door number plate present where accurate
Trainphone antenna present where accurate

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