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This is BLI's second production of the USRA Light and Heavy 2-8-2 designs in
N scale, commonly called Heavy Mikados and Light Mikados! There were 233
original USRA Heavy 2-8-2's built plus another 957 copies, covering 23
railroads. It was an extremely successful design. The USRA Heavy Mikados used
pretty much the same running gear as the Light Mik's, but the boilers were 10
inches larger in diameter and they had larger cylinders as well. Tractive effort
was about 10% higher for the heavy 2-8-2's.
As for the USRA Light Mikados, the USRA built 625 total, with 641 copies built
after the USRA ended control. With copies, over 50 railroads used the USRA Light
2-8-2's.
BLI's models follow the original designs closely. Railroad specific variations
are not modeled on these locomotives. In most instances we offer two locomotive
numbers for each railroad, and we are offering a painted model (black) with no
lettering.
Industry-leading Model Features:
Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC
and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed
Operation
All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
Die Cast 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, Piping, Whistle,
and Bell
Prototypical Headlight and Rear Light Operation
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the USRA 2-8-2s
Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers
Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches
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 extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
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 Horn 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
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
Prime Mover 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.
