Introduction

BLI 8225 HO Scale EMD GP35 New York Southern NYC 6143 Stealth – DC

Ubiquitous on American railroads, the EMD GP35 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD and subsequently General Motors Diesel in the mid 1960’s. Over 1300 of these locomotives were produced, and they were operated by virtually every major railroad in the United States. Additionally 26 units were built for Canadian railroads and another 57 units were built for Mexican railroads. These freight locomotives were powered by EMD 567D3A 16-cylinder engines that generated 2500 horsepower.

In this first production, BLI is modeling ten railroads with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes. In addition to the Paragon4 version, each model is available in Stealth Series. These are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out of the box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of the box, Front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always ON with track power. Additionally some lighting functions may be missing depending on selected aftermarket decoder the modeler installs.

FEATURES:

• Stealth Series – Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound
• Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power
• Model comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder
• Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
• All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
• ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting
• Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
• Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
• Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
• Road-specific detail options that are prototypically accurate for each road name:
  • Truck sideframes
  • Dynamic brake hatch
  • Open & closed type fans
  • Short hood detail arrangement
  • Long hood end detail arrangement
  • High short hood option where accurate
  • Horn type and location
  • Bell location
  • Multiple front pilot types
  • Multiple rear pilot types
  • Accurate cut lever types
  • MU receptacle arrangement
  • Multiple sunshade options
  • Antenna type and location
  • Wind deflector type
  • Rooftop AC for ATSF type
  • Rotary beacon type and location
• List of individually controllable lights in our EMD GP35 models (note that light options may be limited in Stealth Series models):
  • Headlight
  • Rear Light
  • Mars Light (SP only)
  • Numberboard Lights (Front & Rear)
  • Front Classification Lights
  • Rear Classification Lights
  • Emergency Light (SP only)
  • Rotary Beacon (where appropriate)
  • Ditch Lights (where appropriate)
  • Cab Light