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HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430

Item No. BLI7327
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430
Discontinued
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3.7 out of 5 Customer Rating

HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive, Paragon4, C&A #430

Item No. BLI7327
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Product Details

Known as a highly efficient replacement for the 2-6-0 Mogul - it could move trains twice as heavy at a fraction of the cost - the 2-8-0 Consolidation was a mainstay on railroads all over the world.
Key Features
  • Paragon4 Sound & Control System
  • Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and timing
  • Precision Drive Mechanism
  • Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
  • Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF
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In The Box
  • (1) HO 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive

Introduction

Although only a handrul of railroads bought Consolidations when Baldwin first introduced them, substantial credence was given to the design when the Pennsy made it their staple freight hauler in 1875. Over 33,000 2-8-0 locomotives were built in the US. 12,000 of them were exported. That left 21,000 of these classic steamers to do their work Stateside.

Features

  • ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound and Control System
  • Synchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound
  • Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and timing
  • 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
  • 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
  • Heavy Die Cast Boiler, Tender Body, and Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort
  • Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Scheme
  • Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Reverse Light, Cab Light, and Front Marker Lights
  • Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
  • Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Cab Glass, Whistle, Brass Bell, Markers, and Many Others
  • Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
  • Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches
  • Prototypical Sounds of an early USRA steam locomotive, with several alternative whistles

Overview

Broadway Limited is pleased to offer a new production run of Consolidations painted for many of the classic railroads in US history. Its compact wheelbase and die cast construction makes this model a real treat for steam enthusiasts who seek a high quality model with cutting edge detail and design that will operate and look great on smaller radius curves. All of the models come with a Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC sound system with synchronized puffing smoke, Rollling Thunder, and integral GoPack capacitors.