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Pennsylvania′s signature passenger diesels, 74 EMD E8A (EP-22) units arrived from 1949 to 1951 for service with the Blue Ribbon Fleet, where they lead such trains as The General, The Broadway Limited and many more. A must-have for your Pennsylvania roster, these layout-ready WalthersProto replicas feature: One-time run of these unit numbers - order now, limited quantity available Road-specific details Both units powered 21-pin DCC plug Heavy die cast metal underframe Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque high-efficiency can motor Helical gears for smooth, ultra-quiet running Correct RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers Road-specifc details of this WalthersProto model include: NEW - Brass Leslie 3SJ air horn NEW - Revised train phone antenna NEW - Working Pyle-National backup light NEW - Rear frame and door w/round window NEW - PRR-style lifting eyes for doorframe Flush number boards No skirts Passenger pilot w/doors 4-hose MU set at left and right Single upper sealed-beam headlight Photo-etched Farr E8-style grilles Winterization hatches w/lever Dual steam generators EMD round exhaust stacks Roller bearing and square journal sideframes Speed recorder