Broadway Limited is thrilled to announce a brand-new production run of our popular EMD GP35 locomotives in HO scale!
Ubiquitous on American railroads, the EMD GP35 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD and subsequently General Motors Diesel in the mid 1960’s. Over 1300 of these locomotives were produced, and they were operated by virtually every major railroad in the United States. Addtionally 26 units were built for Canadian railroads and another 57 units were built for Mexican railroads. These freight locomotives were powered by EMD 567D3A 16-cylinder engines that generated 2500 horsepower.
In this production run, we’re bringing back a few fan-favorite road names and debuting several all-new ones. Returning favorites include BNSF and Union Pacific, while newcomers feature Conrail, Rio Grande, Gulf, Mobile & Ohio, Savannah & Atlanta, and the eye-catching Soo Line Bicentennial scheme.
Each locomotive includes newly tooled details to ensure every road name is modeled with true prototypical accuracy. Plus, we’re adding a festive twist this year with a Christmas-themed GP35, complete with holiday-inspired graphics and special holiday sounds—perfect for seasonal layouts or collectors looking for something unique!
All models are available in Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC or as part of our Stealth DCC-Ready series, featuring factory-installed speakers for easy customization with your preferred 21-pin aftermarket sound decoder.
List of individually controllable lights in our EMD GP35 models:
- Headlight
- Rear Light
- Numberboard Lights (Front & Rear)
- Front Classification Lights
- Rear Classification Lights
- Ditch Lights (where appropriate)
- Cab Light
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- Truck sideframes
- Dynamic brake hatch
- Open & closed type fans
- Short hood detail arrangement
- Long hood end detail arrangement
- High short hood option where accurate
- Horn type and location
- Bell location
- Multiple front pilot types
- Multiple rear pilot types
- Accurate cut lever types
- MU receptacle arrangement
- Multiple sunshade options
- Antenna type and location
- Wind deflector type
- Rotary beacon type and location
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- 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
- ABS 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, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
- Prototypical Light Operation - accurate for each paint scheme
- Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD GP35 Diesel Locomotive
- Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
- Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
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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 and DCC with improved DC speed control (Use DCMaster for DC Sound)
- Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
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Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
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Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
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Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
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High Resolution Audio
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Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
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Choice of 3 selectable Horns
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Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
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Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
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Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
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Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
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Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
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Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
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Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
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Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
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EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
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