The E8 and E9 diesel locomotives share the similar “bulldog nose” carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and were powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. E8 and E9 locomotives also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8 and E9 were produced in both A-units and cabless B-units; the A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8 and E9 were utilized in both passenger and freight service.
The Kato EMD E8 and E9 locomotive both come in A and B (cabless) variations, similar to that of their smaller F unit sister locomotives.
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176-1971-DCC N E8A Amtrak "Day One" w/Pre-Installed DCC
176-1971-S N E8A Amtrak "Day One" w/Pre-Installed Sound+DCC
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4316
Msrp
$130 for Analog/DC. $230 for Digital DCC. $330 for DCC+Sound
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Description
176-5346-DCC N E8A Amtrak Phase I w/Pre-Installed DCC
176-5346-S N E8A Amtrak Phase I w/Pre-Installed Sound+DCC
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298
Msrp
$120 for Analog/DC. $220 for Digital DCC. $320 for DCC+Sound
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176-5347-DCC N E8A Amtrak Phase I w/Pre-Installed DCC
176-5347-S N E8A Amtrak Phase I w/Pre-Installed Sound+DCC
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322
Msrp
$120 for Analog/DC. $220 for Digital DCC. $320 for DCC+Sound
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Single Headlight, Dynamic Brakes, Straight Pilot
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947
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$110
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Single Headlight, Dynamic Brakes, Straight Pilot
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949
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$110
* MSRP is estimated and subject to change upon release