Thus, the EMD "F" series units, with their 40" diameter wheels, were far better suited for "mountain railroading", even with "passenger speed" gear ratios, giving the "F" units lower …

Could somebody please point out what the (external) spotting differences are between the E8 and E9, if any? If it helps I am specifically talking about UP E8/9's. Thanks.

I am sure glad the Orange Empire Railway Museum rescued E8 UP 942 from the scrapyard. At 55 years of age, she is still pulling trains! The E unit series first came out in 1937 and was …

The 14 Erie E8's received 38" wheels when they were modified into EF's from EP's (EMD Freight vs EMD Passenger) to make them more suitable in freight service. EF's also received 62:15 …

I'd appreciate learning the gear ratios for the Burlington Route E5,E7,E8,E9 diesels which would help me know the max. operating speeds from 1940 to 1970. Thank you in advance.

The 2000HP PA's are better on paper then the 2250HP E8's. At high speed the horsepower difference is most noticeable, giving the E units the advantage. If UP had ordered the 2250HP …

Why EMD chose to put a different control stand in E8/E9s that it was still putting in F-Units, and had been putting in earlier E-Units up until the E-7 (which were barrel-type control stands …

The North Jersey Coast Line seemed to be where the Pennsy, and later PC, assigned their passenger units during their final days. Even the K4's finished along this line. After Amtrak …

Timeline: 1989 - EMD BL2 1991 - Alco FA-2 FB-2 1992 - EMD GP18 1994 - EMD E8/9A 1995 - EMD SD7 1995 - EMD SW9/1200 1996 - EMD SD9 1996 - EMD E7A 1997 - EMD GP9 Phase …

My Buddy just sent me his pictures of the Rapido Conrail E8’s 4021 and 4020 and the 4020 has the wrong fan housing on the roof compared to the prototype photos, should be more of a …