{"product_id":"preorder-broadway-limited-imports-ho-10106-atsf-class-2900-4-8-4-2903-post-1947-appearance-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-smoke","title":"PREORDER Broadway Limited Imports HO 10106 ATSF Class 2900 4-8-4, #2903, Post-1947 Appearance, Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC, Smoke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroadway Limited Imports proudly presents an all-new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass-Hybrid Santa Fe 2900 Class Northern, one of the most powerful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand iconic steam locomotives ever built. Long requested by serious steam modelers,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethis masterpiece returns in 2027 with an unprecedented level of road-specific and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eera-specific accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first production run offers multiple historically accurate versions, allowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eyou to select the exact locomotive and era you want to model—including\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 2926 in its current operating configuration, as well as\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs-Delivered, Post-1947, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edual-beam headlight variations. Each version reflects carefully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eresearched prototype details unique to that locomotive at that point in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass-Hybrid Construction — Power Meets Precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Santa Fe 2900 is a true showpiece, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-crafted brass boiler and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy die-cast chassis for outstanding pulling power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional weight, balance, and tractive effort—the result is a locomotive that\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enot only looks massive and authoritative, but performs like it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the configuration that fits your layout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParagon4 Sound DC\/DCC with Smoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes authentic sound recordings captured directly from Santa Fe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 2926, synchronized smoke effects, and advanced motor control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStealth Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-installed speaker and 21-pin DCC interface, ready for easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edecoder installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Model Matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Fe 2900 Class represents the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eabsolute peak of American steam locomotive development. These\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eengines were built without compromise—designed to move fast, heavy passenger trains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eacross long western mainlines. For modelers, the 2900 is more than a locomotive; it’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea statement piece that defines an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release combines museum-grade detail with real operating authority, making it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eequally at home on a display shelf or leading premier passenger trains on a large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elayout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Prototype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew steam locomotives match the sheer size, power, and presence of the Santa Fe 2900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass. Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works between 1943 and 1944 for the Atchison,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopeka and Santa Fe Railway, these 4-8-4 “Northern” locomotives were the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elargest and most powerful passenger steam engines ever rostered by\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Fe—and among the most formidable steam locomotives built anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, six examples of the 2900 Class survive. Five are preserved for static display,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile No. 2926 was fully restored and returned to service in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbuquerque, New Mexico in 2021. Now operating on the mainline once again, it holds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe distinction of being the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elargest operating 4-8-4 steam locomotive in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustry-Leading Model Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSynchronized puffing smoke with chuff sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVariable puffing smoke intensity and timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral DCC decoder with Back EMF for exceptional slow-speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision drive mechanism for heavy load towing and smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5-pole can motor with skew-wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted brass boiler, cab, and tender with heavy die-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePremium paint with authentic prototype schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually controllable headlight, cab light, and rear emergency light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed engineer and fireman figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied detail parts throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRubber traction tires for increased pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended minimum radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate prototypical ATSF steam sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates in DC and DCC with improved DC speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in capacitor pack for reliable electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCapacitor automatically disabled on program track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePro Lighting Mode for individual light control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSwitcher Mode for precise low-speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRecord \u0026amp; Play operation for automated movement and sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuillable whistle with variable patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple selectable whistles or horns (where applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable bell timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUser-mappable function keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJohnson bar sound on direction change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger and crew sound effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic grade crossing signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eForward and reverse whistle logic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoad-sensitive chuff intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually adjustable sound volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEZ Reset button for factory defaults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42849840562239,"sku":"BLI-10106-PRE","price":76.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/10106_Post47_0070.jpg?v=1769187674","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-broadway-limited-imports-ho-10106-atsf-class-2900-4-8-4-2903-post-1947-appearance-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-smoke","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}