Description
Pre-Order Due Date: April 30 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
Most manufacturers give an ETA on when they expect to release the pre-order which can be seen near the "add to cart" button on the product page. They also give an order due date (found in the product description) which is indicative of when the product is expected to go into production.
There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives. You will see how much downpayment is required after adding the item to your cart. We do not store your payment information and it is not charged by us when the product arrives.
For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your pre-order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers. If we cannot fulfill your pre-order we will credit the 5% deposit to you.
When the pre-ordered product(s) are available to ship, you will receive an email requesting the remaining 95% payment that will take you to your cart. It is at this point you are asked for shipping address and method OR in-store pickup.. We will never charge your payment method without you checking out. At this time you are also able to add other in-stock items if you wish.
Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production. Visit midwestmodelrr.com/pre-orders/ for more information.
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Experience the golden age of passenger railroading with the legendary Electro-Motive Division E7!
History & Legacy
Built in La Grange, Illinois between 1945 and 1949, the 2,000-horsepower E7 was one of the most successful and recognizable passenger diesels of its era. A total of 428 cab-equipped E7A units and 82 booster E7B units rolled off the production line, powered by twin 12-cylinder 567A engines that delivered smooth, dependable performance. As the eighth model in EMD’s iconic E-unit series, the E7 quickly became the best-selling E model of its time—earning its place at the head end of America’s premier passenger trains.
With its bold, confident profile, the E7 introduced the famous “bulldog nose” styling that would define later models like the E8 and E9. More than 20 railroads rostered these striking locomotives, making them a true nationwide icon. Today, only one example remains: former Pennsylvania Railroad E7A #5901, preserved and beautifully restored at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Stealth Series Offering
Our Stealth Series offerings will include No-Sound / DCC-Ready single A-units and single B-units, providing an excellent option for modelers who prefer to install their own decoders or run straight DC. Like their Paragon4 counterparts, every Stealth Series model features road-specific details for an authentic and prototypical appearance.
Road-Specific Detail Options
- Pilot prototypical per prototype
- Operating Mars Light where prototypical (with decoder installed)
- Large 45-degree number boards where prototypically accurate
- Small side number boards where prototypically accurate
- Prototypical horn detail on model
- Accurate air intake behind cab side doors
- Cooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype
- Accurate headlight positioning per the prototype
- Multiple MU door options on front of model
- Prototypically accurate truck sideframes
- Ladder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate
- Grab iron ladder present where prototypically accurate
- Eyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate
- Grab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate
- Roof antenna present and correct where prototypically accurate
- Front and Rear lift lug present where accurate
- Nose door number plate present where accurate
- Trainphone antenna present where accurate
Industry-Leading Model Features
- Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.
- Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.
- Model comes with an 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder.
- Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
- All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
- ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting
- Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell
- MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
- Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches
Details
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
Southern (SOU) |
Version: |
(DC Silent) |
Road Number: |
2914 |
Locomotive Model: |
EMD E7A |
