The EMD E7 was the best selling passenger diesel of its day. EMD built 428 E7A cab units at La Grange between 1945 and 1949, each riding on six-wheel trucks and powered by twin 12-cylinder 567A engines for 2,000 horsepower. Its bulldog nose set the look for the E8 and E9 that followed.
Southern Railway #2906 wears the classic black, gray and gold Tuxedo scheme that Southern used on its passenger fleet. Broadway Limited models it in N scale with road-specific details and the full Paragon4 sound and control system, so it runs on DC or DCC straight out of the box.
Pre-Order Details
Expected release
November 2026 (per BLI delivery schedule)
Production
Limited run
Payment
Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout.
Specifications
Brand
Broadway Limited Imports
Item Number
10232
UPC
810213552322
Scale
N (1:160)
Model
EMD E7A (powered cab unit)
Road Name
Southern Railway
Road Number
2906
Scheme
Black Tuxedo (black, aluminum, gold)
Control
Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC
Couplers
Micro-Trains compatible (2)
Rail
Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80
Minimum Radius
9.75 in
Condition
New
Features
Paragon4 sound and control with Rolling Thunder, using BLI's integral dual-mode decoder with back EMF for smooth slow running on DC or DCC.
Prototypically accurate EMD E7 diesel sounds.
Precision drive with all-wheel electrical pickup, built for heavy towing and smooth low-speed operation.
ABS body on a die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort.
Road-specific details for Southern: pilot, numberboards, horn, cooling fans, headlight placement, MU doors and grab irons matched to the prototype.
Many separately applied details including grab irons, horns and bell, plus prototypical lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will it ship?Broadway Limited currently lists the N scale E7 run for November 2026. Factory dates can move, and we will keep you posted if it changes.
How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you.
Does it run on DC?Yes. Paragon4 is dual-mode, so it runs and plays sound on a standard DC power pack as well as on DCC.
What track and curves does it need?It runs on Code 55, 70 and 80 rail with a minimum radius of 9.75 inches.
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