Introduction

BLI 4767 HO Scale 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Loco Santa Fe ATSF 4089 Paragon4 DCC

The first Mikado type locomotives on the ATSF came from the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1902. The Santa Fe took delivery of 308 2-8-2 Mikados over the next 25 years. The last group was the 4000 Class built by Baldwin between 1921 and 1926. The class consists of 101 locomotives. This model is a reproduction of the locomotives numbered 4015 – 4100. All of these models feature a Delta trailing truck, extended cab, 15k gallon tender, Elesco feedwater heater, and Walshaert valve gear. BLI is modeling two primary variations – a standard road service version, and a later switching service version. The switcher version has switching pilots on the front and rear, and also a large rear headlight mounted on the tender deck. They have also modeled two main driver variations – spoked and disc versions – which will be installed on the correct road numbers per prototype photographs.

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. 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 excellent detail that meets or exceeds our Paragon3 Series models.

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 Industry Best 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
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight, Rear Light
• ABS plastic locomotive and tender body w/ die cast chassis
• Road Pilot Version, No rear headlight
• Red rear marker light for prototypical operation
• Spoked Main Driver
• Tarpon Gray Smokebox Front & Smokestack
• Aluminum Lettering
• Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Piping, Whistle, and Brass Bell
• Equipped with traction tires for increased pulling power
• Engineer and Fireman figures installed
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches
• Accurate prototypical sounds for 4000 Class ATSF Mikado
• 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 for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – 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 – When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When 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