BLI 6975 UP-4, 4-12-2, #9053, Modernized, "E-2 Nine Cab", 18,000 Gallon Tender, Aluminum Lettering, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO

The Broadway Limited Imports Brass Hybrid Series 4-12-2 models include locomotives from classes UP-3, UP-4, and UP-5, and are detailed as the prototypes existed late in their careers.  All of the locomotives feature Boxpok main drivers, an enlarged straight stack, accurate sand dome, 6 external Brewster sand trap, and complete air pump plumbing.  The tenders sport modernized features including a crew grip box and stoker motor box.  Three models faithfully reproduce the "E-2 Nine" relocated and redesigned cab, which only Broadway Limited Imports has modeled in HO scale.  Being predominantly brass in construction, details unrenderable in other materials are beautifully included on the BLI 4-12-2.  BLI has worked hard to reproduce the distinctive sound of these locomotives.  Superb accuracy and attention to detail, combined with the fine running qualities of BLI models and the outstanding Paragon4 DC/DCC sound & control system make these models a must for every UP model railroad collector and operator

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 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 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

**Specifications on this page subject to change.