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 12cylinder prime movers i.e., diesel engines capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. E8 and E9 locomotives also rode on A1A trucks powered axleidler axlepowered axle, resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8 and E9 were produced in both Aunits and cabless Bunits the Aunits 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. Features. N Amtrak E8A Day One Pairs with Rainbow Era Passenger Set No.4316. Locomotives will be equipped with a mix of body and truck mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers. Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards where appropriate. CNW units Prototypical blanked number board spaces to imitate their late appearance. Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels. Locomotives are DCC friendlySpecifications. Gauge N. Scale 1160. Assembly Status Ready to Go/Prebuilt. Control System Analog. Rail System TwoRail System. Control DCC Ready. Power Type DC. Age Level 17 Years Up. Theme Transportation