Monad Railway Equipment Company MREX 97 EMD E8A on Display in Chandler Arizona. Built as Chicago & Northwestern CNW 5022A in July of 1950.

The EMD E8 was a diesel-electric locomotive produced by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors from 1949 to 1954. It was the successor to the earlier E7 model and was designed to haul passenger trains across the United States. The E8 was a powerful locomotive, with two 567B 12-cylinder diesel engines that produced up to 2,250 horsepower. This made it one of the most powerful locomotives of its time.

Carried on smooth-riding A-1-A Blomberg trucks, EMD’s E8 locomotives were built for speed, making them prime candidates for passenger service. Sharing the distinctive “bulldog nose” carbody style with their shorter F-unit counterparts and powered by dual 12-cylinder prime movers riding atop A-1-A Blomberg trucks, EMD’s E-units were both smooth riding as well as fast, making them exceptional at comfortably pulling long trains in passenger service. Built in the 50’s as an original C&NW unit, #5022-B was used as name train locomotives for nearly a decade before being refitted for suburban service.

The EMD E8 was also known for its sleek and stylish appearance, with a distinctive "bulldog nose" design that was popular among train operators and passengers alike. The locomotive was available in several different color schemes, including the classic red and silver "warbonnet" livery used by the Santa Fe Railroad.

The Chicago & North Western 400 Series Trains were named for the concept of a “400 mile trip in 400 minutes,” with one of the most
well-known examples being the Twin Cities 400 between Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Despite its impressive power and design, the EMD E8 was not without its limitations. The locomotive's weight and size made it difficult to operate on some routes, and its high fuel consumption made it expensive to run. Additionally, as newer and more efficient locomotives were developed, the E8 gradually became less common on American railroads.

Today, several EMD E8 locomotives have been preserved in museums and collections around the world. These historic machines are a testament to the technological advancements of the mid-20th century and a reminder of the important role that railroads played in American transportation history.

Overall, the EMD E8 is an important piece of American locomotive history, and its powerful engines and stylish design continue to captivate train enthusiasts and collectors today. While the locomotive is no longer in regular use, its legacy lives on as a symbol of American innovation and engineering excellence.

Model: EMD E8A Built As: CNW 5022A (E8A)
Serial Number: 11493 Order No: 6095
Frame Number: 6095-A3 Built: 7/1950
Other locos with this serial: MREX 97(E8A) CNW 5022A(E8A) RTA 519(E8A) CNW 5022(E8A) CNW 519(E8A) FEC 97(E8A)

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