Rapido 29038 HO Scale EMD E7A + E7B Union Pacific UP 989J/998B - DC CityofSanFran and railroads were quick to

and railroads were quick to see the advantage of road engines that could double as switchers when needed

Early H-shaped jacking pads

EMD’s first attempt at a road switcher

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Rapido 29038 HO Scale EMD E7A + E7B Union Pacific UP 989J/998B - DC CityofSanFran and railroads were quick toRapido 29038 HO Scale EMD E7A + E7B Union Pacific UP 989J 998B DC EMDs first wide selling passenger diesel, 428 E7 A units were built between 1945 and 1949, along with an additional 82 E7Bs. The carbody utilized EMDs bulldog nose made famous on various F units starting from the FT while carrying over the rectangular side windows seen on earlier E units. The E7 became a cornerstone of post war passenger service and could be found at the head of many