Broadway Limited, HO Scale, Class E-1, 4-8-4, SP&S

The Class E-1, 4-8-4 locomotives, also known as "Northerns," were operated by the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway (SP&S). Here are some key details about these impressive steam locomotives:

• Builder: Baldwin Locomotive Works

• Build Date: 1938

• Total Produced: 3 units (Nos. 700-702)2

• Configuration: 4-8-4 (Whyte notation)

• Fuel Type: Oil (Bunker C fuel)

• Maximum Speed: 110 mph (177 km/h)

• Tractive Effort: 69,800 lbf (310.49 kN)

• Current Status: Only No. 700 is preserved and maintained by the Pacific Railroad Preservation Association2. It is currently undergoing a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandated overhaul.

The E-1 class locomotives were known for their graceful appearance and powerful performance. They were used primarily for passenger services, including the SP&S's premier trains, the North Coast Limited and the Empire Builder. No2. 700, nicknamed "The First Lady of the Northwest," is the only surviving member of its class and is on display at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland, Oregon.

[1] www.steamlocomotive.com

[2] en.wikipedia.org