For the first time in N scale, BLI is bringing out the USRA Light and Heavy 4-6-2 steam locomotives, commonly called Light Pacifics and Heavy Pacifics! There were 20 original Heavy Pacifics built in 1919 for the USRA program, and all 20 went to Erie Railroad. From 1923, numerous copies were built, and many railroads operated similar locomotives. There were 81 original Light Pacifics built in 1919, and these were delivered to ACL, B&O, GTW, M&O (GM&O), and L&N. Subsequently, each of these railroads built copies, and several other railroads operated locomotives with similar dimensions and equipment. The Light Pacifics were limited to 54,000 lbs load per axle, versus 60,000 for the Heavy Pacifics, and this allowed the Light Pacifics to run on most main lines.
Our Heavy and Light models follow the original designs closely. Railroad specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives. Many of the Pacifics used the same 10,000 gallon tender as the USRA Mikados, and our models uses this 10,000 gallon tender.
In this production run, we will offer two locomotive numbers for each prototypical railroad. We are also building models of several similar 4-6-2 Pacifics in attractive paint schemes, and we will build one Christmas-themed engine painted in red, green, and gold. Additionally, we will offer one unlettered Heavy Pacific and one unlettered Light Pacific. Both are painted black, with graphite firebox and smokebox, and are ready to be decorated and run on any railroad you like.
Industry-Leading Features:
Product Information:
Paragon3 Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM
Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments
Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight
Die Cast Boiler Body with Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
Traction Tires for Additional Tractive Effort
(2) Operating MicroTrains-compatible Couplers
Operating Headlight
Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
Will Operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 Rail
Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75 inches
Paragon3 Sound & Control System Features:
Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
High Resolution Audio
Quillable Whistle for various whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable Whistles
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
Johnson Bar or Power Reverse Sound at Direction Change
Multiple Realistic Passenger and Crew Sounds play on command
Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
Fully Compatible with JMRI Decoder Pro
Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse, toots three times.
Chuff sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumes for most effects
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