Numbers and Assignments
Each E1 was initially ordered for and assigned to a particular train. The ATSF practice was to give all locomotive units in a set the same number, distinguished by letter. The lead unit was designated 'L', but this was not carried on its numberboards. The second unit was 'A'; subsequent units were 'B', 'C', if present. This numbering was part of the railroads' ultimately successful campaign to convince the railroad unions that a multiple-unit diesel locomotive should be considered one locomotive of several parts (and thus needing only one crew) rather than multiple locomotives requiring multiple crews under union agreements.
- 2 and 2A - for the original streamlined Super Chief.
- 3 and 3A - for the second streamlined Super Chief trainset.
- 4 and 4A - backup power for the Super Chief.
- 5 - for the El Capitan.
- 6 - for the El Capitan.
- 7 - for the San Diegan.
- 8 - for the Golden Gate.
- 9 - for the Golden Gate.
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