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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