Recommended Diesel Details
CMO Dave Carr complied this list of detail parts for consideration when modeling modern Pacific & Eastern diesel locomotives. While not a strict requirement, adherance to some or most of these details enhances the perspective of a fleet of power with common ownership and features. This is especially important for locomotives on the Hard Roster.
| Detail Part Description | Manufacturers Part Number | |
| Air Filters | DW AF-139 | |
| Air Hoses | DW AH-268 for snow plow mounting, DW AH-267 w/o plow | |
| Antenna | DW RA-274 Sinclair Antenna | |
| Bell | DW BE-127 undeframe bell | |
| Coupler Lift Bars | DA 2212 | |
| Ditch Lights | DW DL-229 working ditch lights | |
| Drop Steps | DA 1401 drop step for ealry EMD, DA 1404 for later EMD | |
| Fan Grab Iron | DA 2217 fan grab for GP30-SD60 models, DA 2218 for dash 2 models | |
| Fuel Fillers | DW FF-166 | |
| Grab Irons | DA 2202 or Westerfield 1197 | |
| Headlights | DA 1024 or PSC 3933 for cab mount, DA1003 or DW HL-117 for long hoods, high short hoods | |
| Horns | DW AH-187 preferred, UP DH-60 or DW AH-327 acceptable | |
| Lift Rings | DA 2206 | |
| MU Hoses | DW MU-266 3 hose sets | |
| MU Stands | DA 1506 or use DW MU-219 cable and stand set | |
| Snow Plows | DW PL-140 or PL-206 | |
| Spare Knuckle Bracket | DW DK-196 | |
| Spark Arrestors | DW SA-124 | |
| Speed Recoder | DW SR-284 | |
| Sunshades | DW SV-365 with tracks, or A-Line 29210 | |
| Windshield Wipers | A-Line 29200, or DA 2316 for center windshields, and DA 2314 for outer windows | |
Control and Sound
All locomotives operated on the Pacific & Eastern are required to have a Digital Command Control chip installed. While most of the member's use Digitrax chips, any compatible chip is acceptable. Analog locomotives may only be operated on the kids layout and on certain tracks of the modular layout when it's set up.
Sound is highly recommended for at least the lead locomotive in a consist. Headlights are all but required on leading units.