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Item No: 188358

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Description
Grading
Brass Guide

Model Attributes

Running Noise (1 = low, 10 = high): 4
Motor Type: Can
Window Glazing: Yes
In-Cab / Interior Detail: In cab
Lights: Directional headlights and marker lights, forward number boards, running board lights.
DCC: N/A
DCC System: N/A
Sound: N/A

Last time we had this variation: 11/13

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INFO: Model grading is shown in the "GRADING" tab

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The EMD E8 is a diesel-electric passenger train locomotive produced by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors between 1949 and 1954. Known for its 2,250 horsepower output and "bulldog nose" styling, the E8 was a popular and reliable passenger locomotive used by many major railroads and became a mainstay for Amtrak in its early years.

Each E8 unit featured two 12-cylinder 567B diesel engines, with each engine producing 1,125 horsepower for a total of 2,250 horsepower. Each engine powered its own generator to drive the traction motors. The locomotive rode on A1A-A1A trucks, meaning the two outer axles of each three-axle truck were powered while the middle axle was an unpowered idler. This configuration was intended to be easier on the track, particularly on high-speed passenger routes.

The E8 was built in both cab-equipped "A" units and cabless "B" units. A total of 450 A-units and 46 B-units were constructed.

The E8 included several enhancements over its predecessor, the E7, such as upgraded D27 traction motors, more reliable AC motor-driven applications, and optional dynamic braking. These improvements made the E8 significantly more reliable and easier to maintain.

Along with the E7 and E9, the E8 was nicknamed the "bulldog nose" for its less-slanted, more prominent nose profile compared to earlier E-units. It is also distinguishable by its stainless-steel filter grille running along the top length of the carbody and four evenly-spaced porthole windows.

The E8 was widely used throughout the 1950s and 1960s to pull high-profile passenger trains across the United States. Major buyers included the Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central, and Union Pacific.

While most have been retired, a number of E8s have been preserved in museums and on tourist railroads, remaining a symbol of the classic streamliner era.

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Appearance

50	Condition - Mint Custom paint - Professional quality Factory paint - Professional quality Weathered paint - Professional quality Unpainted - No tarnish All detail parts and components properly installed
40	Condition - Excellent Factory paint - Excellent quality Custom paint - Excellent quality, decals applied correctly Weathered paint - Excellent quality Unpainted - Minor tarnish Indications of use - Minor
35	Condition - Average Custom paint - Average quality Factory paint - Average quality Weathered paint - Average quality Very minor paint chips / scratches / blemishes Unpainted - Average tarnish Minor detail part(s) - Detached, but included Indications of use - Average
30	Condition - Below average quality Custom paint - Below average quality Factory paint - Below average quality Weathered paint - Below average quality Multiple paint chips / scratches / blemishes Unpainted - Major tarnish Minor detail part(s) - Missing Major detail part(s) - Detached, but included
25	Condition - Poor Custom paint - Poor Factory paint - Poor Weathered paint - Poor Private road Multiple or large paint chips/dings in model Some foam damage on model
20	Condition - Poor Custom paint - Poor Factory paint - Poor Weathered paint - Poor
15	Dents - Small/minor Damage caused by over-lubrication Major components - Detached, but included Damaged, but possibly salvageable
0	Dents - Major May have been dropped Major components - Part(s) missing Badly damaged

Mechanical / Electrical

40	Lights (if equipped) - Function correctly Running condition - Extremely smooth Drivers/wheels - Mint, not used Parts - Contain only original Motor - Original, new condition Motor - N/A (i.e. passenger, rolling stock) DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Professional install/operation
35	Running condition - Excellent at all speeds Drivers/wheels - Slightly used, no indications of wear Parts - May contain upgraded DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Very good install/operation
30	Running condition - Average at all speeds Drivers/wheels - Dirty and/or squeaky Lights (if equipped) - Some not functioning correctly
26	Running condition - Below average Hesitation at slower speeds Drivers/wheels - Minor burnishing of drivers Lights (if equipped) - Poor install/wires exposed DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Poor install/wires exposed
22	DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Not functioning Accessories - Installed, not functioning Small holes have been drilled
20	Drivers/Wheels - Minor wear, brass slightly visible
18	Running condition - Poor Running condition - Erratic, jerking motions at slow speeds Holes drilled in engine or tender
16	Running condition - Poor Motor - Spins, no movement (motor tubing rotted) Possible electrical short, sparks
12	Running condition - Extremely poor Parts and or components need replacement
4	Running condition - Not running, all parts included Drivers/wheels - Heavy wear on all drivers Valve gear locked up Motor and/or gears ruined
0	Running condition - Not running, missing parts Missing motor, gearbox or other major component

Box & Foam

10	Condition - Mint Factory supplied spare parts included
8	Condition - Excellent, minor shelf wear Factory supplied spare parts missing Original model wrapping missing or replaced
6	Condition - Average, indication of wear Tape marks, cuts Dealer sticker/stamps on box
4	Condition - Below average, missing labels Replacement box and/or foam Bad foam
2	Condition - Poor, very rough appearance Possible water damage/mildew
0	No box

BG-SKU:	46929
Scale:	O
Importer:	Key Model Imports
Category:	Diesel
Sub-category:	Electric
Builder:	MADE IN KOREA
Road:	Pennsylvania Railroad
Type:	E UNIT
Description:	E8
Whyte:
Year(s):	2012
Catalog No:
Notes:	FACTORY PAINTED - E8 E8A A-A SET - FLUSH NUMBER BOARDS - TUSCAN 5-STRIPE SCHEME

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