Steam locomotive 2-8-0 Consolidation, Canadian National (CN) Paragon4
Known as a highly efficient replacement for the 2-6-0 Mogul – it could move trains twice as heavy at a fraction of the cost – the 2-8-0 Consolidation was a mainstay on railroads all over the world.Ā Ā
Although only a handful of railroads bought Consolidations when Baldwin first introduced them, substantial credence was given to the design when the Pennsy made it their staple freight hauler in 1875.Ā Over 33,000 2-8-0 locomotives were built in the US.Ā Ā 12,000 of them were exported. That left 21,000 of these classic steamers to do their work Stateside.Ā
We are please to offer a new production run of Consolidations painted for many of the classic railroads in US history.Ā Ā Its compact wheelbase and die cast construction makes this model a real treat for steam enthusiasts who seek a high quality model with cutting edge detail and design that will operate and look great on smaller radius curves.Ā Ā All of the models come with our Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC sound system with synchronized puffing smoke, Rolling Thunder, and integral GoPack capacitors.Ā
Industry-leading Model Features:
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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. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed.Ā 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.Ā
Paragon4 Sound & Control SystemĀ Features:
Operates in DC & DCCĀ with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-In capacitor packĀ to navigate imperfect track
Capacitor Pack automatically disabledĀ on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro
Pro Lighting ModeĀ offers individual control of all lights on model
Switcher ModeĀ for precise low speed control.
Record & Play OperationĀ – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
High Resolution Audio
Quillable WhistleĀ for various whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable Horns
Alternate Whistle / HornĀ where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
Adjustable bell ringing intervalĀ for faster or slower bell
Numerous user-mappableĀ functions with available keys
Johnson Bar SoundĀ at Direction Change
Multiple realistic passenger and crewĀ sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
Automatic Forward / Reverse SignalĀ – When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot.Ā When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice.Ā When moving in reverse. toots three times.
Chuff sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumesĀ for each effect
EZ Reset ButtonĀ for quick return to factory default settings