If the E5 has/had the same insides as the E6, then why was it numbered as a 5? I thought the only difference was the silver outsides.
Original Post
Replies sorted oldest to newest
That's why...to reflect the use of stainless. The Q wanted them to match the Zephyrs.
EMC/EMD made the E1, E2, and E3 models. Then came the E4 and when CB&Q ordered the "E3/E4 with all stainless steel sides", EMC/EMD denoted THAT model the E5. Later sales to other railroads of E units included some minor electrical improvements so subsequent models became the E6. Many railroads, includeing the CB&Q, upgraded their E3/E4/E5 units to the E6 electrical improvements. I don't remember who received the E4 model (SAL maybe?).
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
EMC/EMD made the E1, E2, and E3 models. Then came the E4 and when CB&Q ordered the "E3/E4 with all stainless steel sides", EMC/EMD denoted THAT model the E5. Later sales to other railroads of E units included some minor electrical improvements so subsequent models became the E6. Many railroads, includeing the CB&Q, upgraded their E3/E4/E5 units to the E6 electrical improvements. I don't remember who received the E4 model (SAL maybe?).
Yep. Seaboard Air Line, 14 A's, 5 B units. The E4 was the only "slant nose" model equipped with a nose door.
Rusty
Originally Posted by Rusty Traque:
The E4 was the only "slant nose" model equipped with a nose door.
Rusty
I have wondered if SAL E6 units were also equipped with the special nose door. Apparently not.
