These first sales were conditional. First the locomotives had to perform as specified and second, they had to run for 30 days in revenue service with no more than two, 15 minute delays for mechanical problems. If both stipulations were met, we would be paid.

The first M300 rail car powered by a 175 hp Winton gasoline engine was completed in July. In August, the 30 day test began on the Chicago & Great Western and on the Northern Pacific.

Through our own sheer determination, fast trouble shooting and brilliant improvisations, both cars completed their service tests without a single 15 minute delay.

We changed our name to Electro-Motive Corporation and during our first full year of operation, sold 27 railcars. Horsepower also increased to 275 hp and we opened a new sales office in New York City.