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Perhaps the finest locomotives I’ve ever purchased, BLI is knocking it out of the park!!
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Runs smooth, sounds good, everything lights up that should, smoke unit works well, handles 18" curves fine and has nice details.
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It's nice. My train finish completely to consist 25 cryogenic train with it. At the end, it has a handmade EOT, that is CSX vision. I wish to make UP vision EOT, that is covered hopper car and its covered remove easily.
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It was missing the drawbar connection parts between the locomotive and the tender. I have contacted BLI about this.
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Broadway Limited Imports proudly introduces the
New Haven R3a Mountain, the next release in our premium
Brass-Hybrid steam locomotive lineup. Powerful, distinctive, and
unlike anything else on the rails, the R3a represents one of the most fascinating
and visually striking steam designs of the eastern United States.
This all-new, newly tooled model combines
museum-quality brass construction with modern operating
performance, capturing the unmistakable character of New Haven steam at its peak.
With its bold proportions and highly distinctive front-end design, the R3a stands
out immediately—whether leading a passenger consist or displayed as a centerpiece
locomotive.
Brass-Hybrid Construction — Built to Perform
Each R3a Mountain features:
Heavy die-cast chassis for serious pulling power
Excellent weight distribution and smooth operation—the result is a locomotive
that looks refined and mechanical, yet delivers the strength expected of a true
Mountain-type engine.
Road-Specific Detail & Multiple Road Numbers
This first production run includes multiple road numbers, each
rendered with era-appropriate and road-specific detailing. Careful attention has
been paid to the R3a’s unique external features—especially the distinctive
front-end appliances and proportions that set it apart from more common 4-8-2
designs.
Even for modelers without a New Haven–specific layout, the R3a offers a rare
opportunity to roster a steam locomotive that is
visually compelling, historically important, and seldom modeled in HO
scale.
Electronics Options
Models are available in two configurations:
Paragon4 Sound DC/DCC
Advanced motor control, synchronized sound, and full DCC functionality.
Stealth Series (No Sound, DCC-Ready)
Factory-installed speaker and 21-pin DCC interface for easy,
plug-and-play decoder installation.
Why This Model Is Special
The New Haven R3a is not just another Mountain—it is a bold engineering experiment,
a distinctive regional design, and a locomotive rarely seen in model form. For
collectors, it offers uniqueness and craftsmanship. For operators, it delivers
presence, power, and smooth performance. And for steam enthusiasts, it represents a
fascinating “what might have been” chapter in American locomotive development.
About the Prototype
The R3a class was developed from earlier New Haven Mountain designs and stands apart
for one remarkable reason:
it employed a three-cylinder configuration, rather than the more
common two-cylinder arrangement.
This design offered several advantages, including
greater pulling power, quicker acceleration, and smoother operation,
particularly at speed. As a result, the R3a locomotives became the
largest and heaviest steam locomotives ever rostered by the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad
—a significant milestone in the railroad’s steam-era evolution.
The third cylinder, however, was difficult to access and maintain. While other
railroads that experimented with three-cylinder locomotives later simplified their
designs, the New Haven—constrained by financial realities—never made this
modification. The R3a therefore remained a rare and uncompromising expression of
steam-era ambition until the end of New Haven steam operations.
Industry-Leading Model Features
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features
Specifications subject to change.
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Effective October 1, 2025
Factory Direct Hobbies has a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after your item has shipped to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it and in its original packaging. All manuals, parts, and accessories must be included.
To start a return, visit our Returns Center. If your return is approved, we'll email you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted and will be returned to sender.
This applies to incorrect scale, color, size, or duplicate orders:
Returns of loose track, small components, O scale items, and special-order items incur a 15% restocking fee. Return shipping is deducted whether you choose store credit or a refund.
Please inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged, or if you receive the wrong item, so we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have and place a new order for the replacement on our website. Please note that we cannot process manual exchanges over the phone.
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved.
Orders placed before this date follow the previous return policy.
If you have questions about a return or warranty, please contact our support team and include your order number so we can assist you quickly.
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Recently, our suppliers have made a major policy change and are no longer accepting product returns for non-paying end customers. After much consideration, we unfortunately must also change our policies to align with the realities our suppliers have created.
As our preorder offerings have grown, we’ve found that a large percentage of preorder reservations are canceled or left unpaid without notice. We pay our suppliers for every preorder item that arrives at our warehouse, so when a customer does not pay for their item, we are left no choice but to absorb that cost. We have tried our best to cope with the effects of this change; however, after more than a year of trying, we have found we cannot continue to do so.
We understand that this is an unwelcome change, and no one wants to pay earlier than necessary. However, this is unavoidable in order for us to be able to continue to offer the wide variety of preorder options you’re used to getting from Factory Direct Hobbies. We must now ask that customers pay a 10% good-faith down payment toward the price of their item. This non-refundable good-faith payment is applied to the price of the product, and the balance (plus shipping and any applicable taxes) will be invoiced approximately 30-45 days before the item is slated to arrive at our warehouse.
We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions or would like further clarification, feel free to contact us through the gold chat bubble.
The good-faith down payment is not refundable if you choose to cancel your preorder or do not pay your invoice.
However, if a manufacturer cancels a project for which you have made a down payment, you will receive a refund for your down payment.
Yes. We know that paying ahead of time can be unnerving when delivery dates are distant, and not every project makes it to the production line. Rest assured that, in the event the manufacturer cancels your preorder project, you will be refunded your 10% down payment.
Hobbies should be fun, not stressful!
The manufacturing process involves many different moving parts, and this complexity often renders production timelines unpredictable. Therefore, some level of unpredictability in timing is inherent to preordering hobby products. Down payments are not refundable in cases of routine manufacturing, delivery, or other short-term delays.
However, we know it can be frustrating when a project gets delayed for many months. In the event a project is delayed more than 6 months beyond the delivery window originally estimated by the manufacturer, we will handle refunds of down payments on a case-by-case basis.
Friendly Reminder: Should you choose to cancel a preorder, it will no longer be reserved for you; in the event the item becomes available on our website, all customers will have equal access to purchase the item.
Nope! The policy is not retroactive: if you already made a preorder reservation before this policy update, you do not owe a down payment for that reservation. However, any future preorders you make will require the 10% good-faith down payment.
We make every effort to keep our website updated with information that reflects manufacturers' current estimated delivery schedules. To find the estimated delivery month of an item, you can visit our Preorder Section and use the filters to narrow down your selection.
However, we encourage you to directly visit the manufacturer's site for the most current delivery dates.
Approximately 30-45 days before your preorder items land at the warehouse, we'll email your invoice to you to pay in full. At this point, you'll be able to provide your shipping address and select your preferred shipping method.
Your item will be reserved for 7 days, beginning when your invoice is sent. After 7 days, your preorder will be canceled.
Recently, our suppliers have made a major policy change and are no longer accepting product returns for non-paying end customers. We have tried our best to absorb the effects of this change; however, after more than a year of trying, we have found we cannot continue to do so. After much consideration, we unfortunately must also change our policies to align with the realities our suppliers have created.
As a result, we must now ask that customers pay in full prior to the supplier finalizing shipment to FDH, about 30-45 days ahead of product arrival. This gives us the time we need to cancel with our suppliers any unpaid orders prior to shipment.
We understand that this is an unwelcome change and no one wants to pay earlier than necessary. However, this is unavoidable in order for us to be able to continue to offer the wide variety of preorder options you’re used to getting from Factory Direct Hobbies.
One silver lining is that this change will result in preorder items getting to your door even faster, as all payment processing will be well out of the way and the usual several day wait after product has arrived will be eliminated. We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions or would like further clarification, feel free to contact us through the gold chat bubble.
Manufacturing schedules can sometimes be unpredictable. In the event your preorder item does not arrive at our warehouse within 60 days of your invoice payment, then you will have the option to cancel your preorder and receive a refund OR you may elect to continue waiting for the item.
Friendly Reminder: Should you choose to cancel a preorder, it will no longer be reserved for you; in the event the item becomes available on our website, all customers will have equal access to purchase the item.
We know life happens, and missing out on a great item can be a drag!
We're here to help; just contact us via the gold chat bubble and we'll do all we can to work with you!
If you have an account with factorydirecthobbies.com, you can view all your preorders, as well as your active orders. Login to your account, and select the “My orders” option. All your preorders and active orders will be listed along with the current status of each order. If you have further questions about your order, please feel free to reach out to us through the gold chat bubble.
Although we try to keep our preorder arrival estimates as accurate as possible, we encourage you to visit each manufacturer’s website to find the most up-to-date delivery information.
For instance, with Athearn and Walthers, you can enter the part number into their websites and navigate to the item. Most of the time, the delivery date will be listed there. Broadway Limited has a published delivery schedule, as does Rapido.
Yes. Rewards can be used on both your 10% good-faith down payment and on the balance of your preorder at invoicing time.
Yes! Preorders are awarded reward dollars at the same 5% rate. You'll receive your reward within several days of paying the balance of your preorder invoice.
If we still haven't answered your question, please click the gold messaging bubble in the bottom right of our site, and we'll help in any way we can!
