City of Los Angeles, 16th Train, 1950

  E6B - Second B-unit

Since the EMD delivery of E8A and B units in 1950 was limited to 5 pairs, there were not enough E8B units on hand to be able to have to E8B in any train in 1950. Union Pacific used what was on hand at any day, either an E6B or an E7B.

COLA 16

Since Union Pacific used what was on hand at any day, I can feel free to use what is available in my collection. In this case it will be an E6B unit, numbered 987C (a number I hope is correct for a 1950 version). The 987C is the original LA-6, later renumbered to 926B and, in 1948, renumbered twice, first to 987CJ and later the same year to 987C.

Models

Model Manufacturer	Item Number	Type	Notes
BLI		RTR Metal
HAL		RTR Brass
OMI		RTR Brass
P2K		RTR Plastic

My Model

For this engine I have the OMI E7B/E6B model which I will assign road number 987C. The model needs some paint adjustments. The ends are gray and should be Yellow/Gray with a red stripe like the sides. The trucks are aluminum and should be gray. The side lettering is correct, however.