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The Scullin Steel Company made this 40-ton capacity freight car truck. It is a conventional ARA (American Railway Association) cast steel truck with spring plank and was manufactured during the 1920s. Railroads that used similar trucks under some of their rolling stock included Atlantic Coast Line, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Georgia & Florida, Illinois Terminal, Lehigh Valley, Louisville and Nashville, Milwaukee Road, Wabash and some Swift wood-sheathed refrigerator cars. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

Back in the late 1800s, this kind of truck was known as a Rigid Diamond Freight-car Truck. This one was built for the Union Tank Line and drawings of it were published in the 1895 Car Builder's Dictionary. Prototype features included a five-foot wheelbase, 20-ton capacity journals and brake shoes that were hung from the truck.

Back in the late 1800s, this kind of truck was known as a Rigid Diamond Freight-car Truck. This one was built for the Union Tank Line and drawings of it were published in the 1895 Car Builder's Dictionary. Prototype features included a five-foot wheelbase, 20-ton capacity journals and brake shoes that were hung from the truck.

American Steel Foundries' A-3 Ride Control truck was arguably the most successful design ever. Plain bearing versions were manufactured from the mid 1940s to the mid 1960s. The 70-ton trucks featured a 5'-8" wheelbase and 6" X 11" journals.

American Steel Foundries' A-3 Ride Control truck was arguably the most successful design ever. Plain bearing versions were manufactured from the mid 1940s to the mid 1960s. The 70-ton trucks featured a 5'-8" wheelbase and 6" X 11" journals.

The prototype for this arch bar truck was built by American Car and Foundry and is in the collection at the Illinois Railway Museum. This truck has a 5'-6" wheelbase and is suitable for 40- and 50-ton capacity freight cars.

The prototype for this arch-bar truck was built by American Car and Foundry and is in the collection at the Illinois Railway Museum. This truck has a 5'-6" wheelbase and is suitable for 40- and 50-ton capacity freight cars. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

Viewliner II:

The Viewliner II represents the first major expansion of Amtrak’s single-level long-distance fleet since the 1990s. Built by CAF USA, these cars are modernized with 125 mph capability and updated interiors. The most significant shift in the II series is the removal of in-room toilets from Roomettes, moving them to shared restrooms at the end of the car to align with Superliner standards. Kato produces all types of Viewliner II including, Baggage, Sleepers, Diners, Baggage-Dormitory Cars.

The Barber Lateral Motion device used steel rollers and a roller seat between the bolster and springs to provide a little side-to-side movement of the car body to the track, resulting in a smoother ride. U-section trucks with this feature were manufactured from the early 1920s to the late 1930s. Railroads that used this style of truck included ATSF, B&O, CB&Q, CN, CP, CV, CofG, C&NW, C&EI, ERIE, DL&W, GTW, IC, MP, NP, RI, SL-SF, SP, T&NO, T&P, UP, and WP, also PFE and SFRD. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

The Barber Lateral Motion device used steel rollers and a roller seat between the bolster and springs to provide a little side-to-side movement of the car body to the track, resulting in a smoother ride. U-section trucks with this feature were manufactured from the early 1920s to the late 1930s. Railroads that used this style of truck included ATSF, B&O, CB&Q, CN, CP, CV, CofG, C&NW, C&EI, ERIE, DL&W, GTW, IC, MP, NP, RI, SL-SF, SP, T&NO, T&P, UP, and WP, also PFE and SFRD. The second image is from a trade sheet about this truck.

Barber S-2 trucks use built-in snubbing devices to provide a smoother ride. These are spring-loaded wedge-shaped friction shoes, located inside pockets cast into the bolster ends. These push out against the side frame columns to dampen vertical spring oscillations. Introduced in 1939, this design is still used today. Model replicates prototype trucks under a Milwaukee Road rib-side box car at the Western Pacific RR Museum in Portola, CA. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

Barber S-2 trucks use built-in snubbing devices to provide a smoother ride. These are spring-loaded wedge-shaped friction shoes, located inside pockets cast into the bolster ends. These push out against the side frame columns to dampen vertical spring oscillations. Introduced in 1939, this design is still used today. Model replicates prototype trucks under a Milwaukee Road rib-side box car at the Western Pacific RR Museum in Portola, CA. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

This version of the swing motion caboose truck was manufactured from 1935 to the late 1950s. Originally a proprietary product of the Bettendorf Co., in 1942 the manufacturing rights were acquired by Standard Car Truck Co., who then added their trade name Barber to this truck's name. The prototype had 4¼ X 8 axle journals (30-ton capacity), plain bearings and a 5 ft. 6 in. wheelbase. Over forty railroads used this caboose truck. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

This version of the swing motion caboose truck was manufactured from 1935 to the late 1950s. Originally a proprietary product of the Bettendorf Co., in 1942 the manufacturing rights were acquired by Standard Car Truck Co., who then added their trade name Barber to this truck's name. The prototype had 4¼ X 8 in. axle journals (30-ton capacity), plain bearings and a 5'-6" wheelbase. Over forty railroads used this caboose truck. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

This swing motion truck was manufactured by the Bettendorf Co. from 1924 to the early 1930s. Railroads that had some cabooses with this truck included ATSF, BN, CB&Q, C&O, Erie, EL, MILW, MKT, MP, NKP, N&W, Pere Marquette and Rock Island. These trucks could be seen under wood double sheathed, single sheathed, all steel, transfer, drovers and even extended vision cabooses. The second image is a data sheet about this truck.

This swing motion truck was manufactured by the Bettendorf Co. from 1924 to the early 1930s. Railroads that had some cabooses with this truck included ATSF, BN, CB&Q, C&O, Erie, EL, MILW, MKT, MP, NKP, N&W, Pere Marquette and Rock Island. These trucks could be seen under wood double sheathed, single sheathed, all steel, transfer, drovers and even extended vision cabooses. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

This truck was manufactured by the Buckeye Steel Castings Company from the late 1920s until the late 1940s. Conventional trucks, such as this one, complied with American Railway Association standards, and prototype features included a spring plank spanning across both side frames and, in each side frame, four coil springs grouped close together. Field research was conducted at the Niles Canyon Railway at Sunol, California.

This truck was manufactured by the Buckeye Steel Castings Company from the late 1920s until the late 1940s. Conventional trucks, such as this one, complied with American Railway Association standards, and prototype features included a spring plank spanning across both side frames and, in each side frame, four coil springs grouped close together. Field research was conducted at the Niles Canyon Railway at Sunol, California.

"Coil-Elliptic" trucks added leaf springs to provide a smoother ride. Double Truss trucks with this spring package were manufactured from the early 1930s to the late 1940s. Railroads that used these trucks on some cars included BAR, C&O, CGW, D&M, DT&I, Erie, LNE, LS&I, MRS, N&W, NP, TA&G, VGN and WM, and some AC&F tanks cars built in 1937. A similar 70-ton version was used by B&M, CNJ, CRP, D&H, DT&I, Erie, LNE, MEC and PRR. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

"Coil-Elliptic" trucks added leaf springs to provide a smoother ride. Double Truss trucks with this spring package were manufactured from the early 1930s to the late 1940s. Railroads that used these trucks on some cars included BAR, C&O, CGW, D&M, DT&I, Erie, LNE, LS&I, MRS, N&W, NP, TA&G, VGN and WM, and some AC&F tanks cars built in 1937. A similar 70-ton version was used by B&M, CNJ, CRP, D&H, DT&I, Erie, LNE, MEC and PRR. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

Dalman 2 Level trucks could also be equipped with the Barber Lateral Motion Device. This feature used steel rollers and a roller seat between the springs and bolster to provide a little side-to-side movement of the car body to the track, reducing wear to wheel flanges, journals and couplers. Railroads using these trucks included ATSF, CN, CP, CNJ, CB&Q, CNW, IC, MP (and subsidiaries I-GN and StLB&M), NP, RI, and SP. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

Dalman 2 Level trucks could also be equipped with the Barber Lateral Motion Device. This feature used steel rollers and a roller seat between the springs and bolster to provide a little side-to-side movement of the car body to the track, reducing wear to wheel flanges, journals and couplers. Railroads using these trucks included ATSF, CN, CP, CNJ, CB&Q, CNW, IC, MP (and subsidiaries I-GN and StLB&M), NP, RI, and SP. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

Many freight cars built in the 1920s were equipped with Dalman trucks. The Dalman 2 Level truck design used additional springs to give a smoother ride. Railroads using this version included C&O, CGW, ITC, L&N, MILW, M-K-T, NC&StL, PM, TC and many Texaco 10,000-gallon tank cars. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

Many freight cars built in the 1920s were equipped with Dalman trucks. The Dalman 2 Level truck design used additional springs to give a smoother ride. Railroads using this version included C&O, CGW, ITC, L&N, MILW, M-K-T, NC&StL, PM, TC and many Texaco 10,000-gallon tank cars. The second image is the data sheet about this truck.

"Self-Aligning Spring-Plank-less Double Truss Truck" is the full name for this truck design. Introduced in early 1936, it quickly became popular for new freight cars built up into the mid 1940s. The Double Truss feature strengthened the spring seat area allowing room for more springs.

"Self-Aligning Spring-Plank-less Double Truss Truck" is the full name for this truck design. Introduced in early 1936, it quickly became popular for new freight cars built up into the mid 1940s. The Double Truss feature strengthened the spring seat area allowing room for more springs.

Built 1940, mid-1950s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121050A

Built 1940, mid-1950s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121051A

Built 1940, mid-1950s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121052A

Built 1940, mid-1950s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121053A

Built 1937, mid-1950s paint scheme. This 4-car pack includes:

• #63019
• #63023
• #63027
• #69038

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121053

Built 1940, mid-1950s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121054A

Built 1937, delivery scheme. This 4-car pack includes:

• #68029
• #68031
• #68034
• #68035

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121055

Built 1940, mid-1950s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121056A

Built 1940, delivery paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121057A

Built 1939, late 1940s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121058A

Built 1939, late 1940s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121058

Built 1938, delivery paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121061A

Built 1942, early 1950s paint scheme.

Features:

• Complete underbody with all piping
• Super-detailed Barber S-1 trucks
• Insulated turned blackened metal wheelsets
• Accurate roof hatches and hardware
• See-through brake platforms
• Separate grabs, ladders, and roofwalk
• Accurate paint schemes
• Multiple car numbers per scheme
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers
• Available in singles or multi-packs

Assembled and ready to run. SKU: rap121062A

Benchmark Publications, softcover, 64 pages, B&W and Color photographs and illustrations.

25th Anniversary Benchmark Publications Edition. This project originally appeared as a series of articles in MODEL RAILROADER magazine and was first published as a book in 1984. That edition has been out for print for more than a decade.

In this Silver Anniversary Benchmark Publications' Edition, author and artist Malcolm Furlow again shows you how to build your own version of the HOn3 San Juan Central. A new chapter tells what has happened to the railroad and its builder in the past 25 years.

This book describes how its author, Malcolm Furlow, built the San Juan Central, an HOn3 model railroad. Malcolm described building this layout in a nine-part series of articles in MODEL RAILROADER magazine (November 1983 to August 1984).

These articles were re-published by Kalmbach Books in 1984-as the softbound HO Narrow Gauge Railroad You Can Build. The book went through three printings by Kalmbach over the next seven years. Now, 25 years after the first printing, this Silver Anniversary Edition has been produced by Benchmark Publications, Ltd., publishers of the NARROW GAUGE AND SHORT LINE GAZETTE magazine.

While the text, drawings, and photographs of the original book have been faithfully reproduced, the front and back covers are new, as is this introduction, and a chapter about the many activities of Malcolm after he built the San Juan Central-and what happened to it.

Contents:

• Ch. 1: Ride the San Juan Central, pp. 2–11, Ch. 2: Bench work for the San Juan Central, pp. 12–17, Ch. 3: Track for the San Juan Central, pp. 18–23, Ch. 4: Wiring for the San Juan Central, pp. 24–27, Ch. 5: Scenery for the San Juan Central, pp. 28–35, Ch. 6: Structures for the San Juan Central, pp. 36–43, Ch. 7: Bridges for the San Juan Central, pp. 44–49, Ch. 8: Locomotives and cars for the San Juan Central, pp. 50–53, Ch. 9: Operation on the San Juan Central, pp. 54–57, Acknowledgments, Dedication and Suppliers addresses, pp. 58–64.

Detailed photographs and diagrams show how to turn a basic HO train set into a complete 4 x 8 layout in eight easy steps!. Includes instructions on constructing bench work, laying track, constructing scenery, and more. Saddle-stitched softcover; 8.25 x 10.75 in.; 96 pp.; 60 Color photographs; 120 B&W photographs.

Presenting the HO scale production run of the iconic Southern Pacific GS-4—this time with a twist: de-skirted versions!

So, what does de-skirted mean? On this version of the GS-4, it refers to the removal of the streamlined side skirting along the boiler. The Southern Pacific made this modification sometime before 1956 to improve maintenance access for crews. Around this time, many GS-4s were reassigned to San Jose–San Francisco Peninsula commute service, freight duties, and occasional appearances on the San Joaquin Daylight.

This run features new tooling to accurately represent the de-skirted GS-4s, along with several new paint scheme variations, including the aluminum-painted pilot trim and two all-new fantasy schemes.

For those modeling the Southern Pacific during the transition from steam to diesel, these locomotives are a perfect fit—both historically and visually. And for fans of the legendary #4449, we're also bringing back a few popular versions of this famous locomotive, which still runs today thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and the Friends of SP 4449.

Each model is available with our newest Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC sound system with synchronized puffing smoke and integral GoPack capacitors. Our models have die cast locomotive and tender bodies for maximum weight and tractive effort.

Model Features:

• ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & Control System
• Synchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound
• Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and Timing
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for best-in-class slow speed operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
• Heavy Die Cast Boiler, Tender Body, and Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Reverse Light, Cab Light, Mars Light, Front Numberboards, Front Marker Lights, and Rear Marker Lights
• Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
• Prototypically Accurate Details for Each Road Number
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Conduit, Generators, Whistle, Horn, and Brass Bell
• Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 22 inches
• Accurate Prototypical Sounds for the SP GS-4 Northern

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: the new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Built-in capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track
• Capacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro
• Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
• Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
• Record & Play Operation — records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• High Resolution Audio
• Quillable Whistle for various whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable Horns
• Alternate Whistle/Horn where applicable — both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change
• Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
• Automatic Forward/Reverse Signal — stopping triggers a stop whistle toot; moving forward toots twice; moving in reverse toots three times
• Chuff sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

Perfectly scaled to fit HO model railroads, these figures bring life to your dioramas and layouts. Whether you're setting up a bustling train station or a peaceful park, this 25 piece painted HO figures set provides diverse poses to suit various scenarios.

The figures include a mix of genders and outfits, allowing for creative storytelling within your scenes. From passengers sitting patiently to animated pedestrians, these figures contribute to a more engaging display.

Adding the 25 piece painted HO figures to your setup ensures versatility and richness in your design. They're ideal for hobbyists looking to enhance their collection with quality pieces that maintain high standards.

Crafted from durable materials, these figures promise longevity, even in high-traffic areas of your layout. The vibrant coloring holds up well, ensuring your setup remains appealing through many viewing sessions.

Experience realism with the 25 piece painted HO figures and elevate your model train environment. Shop now through Arizona Hobbies LLC and discover the difference these figures can make in bringing your layout to life.

The real Patrón Tequila Express rides again, in HO scale.

Car #50 was built in 1927 as a private business car, one of roughly 2,000 made for railroad presidents and industry titans. It later served as the executive car of the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio "Rebel Route," and hosted passengers including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Huey P. Long and Clark Gable. After a stint on the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas, the car was bought in 1996 by John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of Patrón Spirits and Paul Mitchell. He poured about $2 million into restoring it as The Patrón Tequila Express.

Today it is one of only about 130 private cars still certified to run behind Amtrak trains. It regularly shows up on the tail end of long-distance trains and at union stations from Chicago to Los Angeles, in Pullman green with gold lettering and the GM&O herald.

This limited special run from Con-Cor captures that paint scheme on a heavyweight solarium-observation car. It is perfect for trailing a modern Amtrak consist, a heritage excursion, or a display shelf.

Features

• Patrón Tequila Express #50 – Pullman green, yellow lettering, GM&O logo
• Factory-installed interior lighting – works on DC or DCC
• Detailed body with separate wire handrails
• Complete interior and underbody details
• Working diaphragms and scissor gates at end doors
• Super-detailed trucks with free-rolling RP-25 metal wheels
• Working knuckle couplers
• Operates on 18" radius curves
• Ready to run

Specs

• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Manufacturer: Con-Cor
• Part #: 223-94436
• Car type: 65' Heavyweight Branchline Solarium-Observation

Note: The prototype is an 85' car. This model uses Con-Cor's 65' branchline body, sized to run on tighter curves.

Limited special run – once they're gone, they're gone.

Presenting a brand-new HO scale production run of the iconic Southern Pacific GS-4—this time with a twist: de-skirted versions!

So, what does de-skirted mean? On this version of the GS-4, it refers to the removal of the streamlined side skirting along the boiler. The Southern Pacific made this modification sometime before 1956 to improve maintenance access for crews. Around this time, many GS-4s were reassigned to San Jose–San Francisco Peninsula commute service, freight duties, and occasional appearances on the San Joaquin Daylight.

This run features new tooling to accurately represent the de-skirted GS-4s, along with several new paint scheme variations, including the aluminum-painted pilot trim and two all-new fantasy schemes.

For those modeling the Southern Pacific during the transition from steam to diesel, these locomotives are a perfect fit—both historically and visually. And for fans of the legendary #4449, we're also bringing back a few popular versions of this famous locomotive, which still runs today thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and the Friends of SP 4449.

Each model is available with our newest Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC sound system with synchronized puffing smoke and integral GoPack capacitors. Our models have die cast locomotive and tender bodies for maximum weight and tractive effort.

Model Features:

• ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & Control System
• Synchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound
• Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and Timing
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for best-in-class slow speed operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
• Heavy Die Cast Boiler, Tender Body, and Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Reverse Light, Cab Light, Mars Light, Front Numberboards, Front Marker Lights, and Rear Marker Lights
• Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
• Prototypically Accurate Details for Each Road Number
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Conduit, Generators, Whistle, Horn, and Brass Bell
• Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 22 inches
• Accurate Prototypical Sounds for the SP GS-4 Northern

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: the new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Built-in capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track
• Capacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro
• Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
• Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
• Record & Play Operation — records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• High Resolution Audio
• Quillable Whistle for various whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable Horns
• Alternate Whistle/Horn where applicable — both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change
• Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
• Automatic Forward/Reverse Signal — stopping triggers a stop whistle toot; moving forward toots twice; moving in reverse toots three times
• Chuff sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

Specifications subject to change.