Broadway Limited Imports HO 9130 EMD GP30 Paragon4, Santa Fe #1259 (DCC and Sound)

This Broadway Limited HO Scale EMD GP30 locomotive is based on thefour-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD in the early1960s. Atotal of 948 units were built for railroads in the United States andCanada. The GP30s were designed to compete with GE's U25B. The U25B offered2500 horsepower, while the existing EMD GP20 was only rated at 2,000 hp.The EMD's engineering department ended up using a 16 cylinder 567D3 enginethat produced 2250 hp for the GP30. They also made several improvements tothe GP20 design meant to match the U25B - a sealed airtight long hood, asingle central air intake, and easier access for maintenance. These changesrequired more space behind the cab, and this was achieved vertically byraising the height of the locomotive, providing space for the central airsystem, the turbocharger, and electrical cabinet. This increased heightmeant a new body was required. EMD wanted the new body to be modern andupdated, so the GM Automotive Styling Center created the GP30's unique"hump" and cab roof profile. In the 2020s several GP30s have been preservedin museums and some are still operating for Class I and shortlinerailroads. This detailed model features roadname-specific detailing, finedecoration, a flywheel-equipped drive and a die cast chassis for greatperformance. It's equipped with the Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC control systemfeaturing Rolling Thunder and equipped with an integral GoPack capacitorpack. This model has wheels profiled to operate on Code 70 and larger railand curves of 18" radius, but larger curves are recommended. The EMD GP30is one of many Broadway LimitedHO Scale Paragon4 locomotives.