{"title":"T1 4-8-4 (N)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"broadway-limited-imports-reading-t1-4-8-4-1976-american-freedom-train-1-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-smoke-n-scale-1","title":"Broadway Limited Imports Reading T1 4-8-4 - 1976 American Freedom Train #1 - Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC - Smoke - N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAs WWII was drawing to a close in 1945, the Reading Railroad examined their existing roster of motive power and realized they did not own any of the super-power steam locomotives that most other railroads owned and operated. The decision to obtain some of these locomotives was paramount, but with wartime restrictions still in place, the Reading had to look to their existing fleet for conversion. The I10-sa Class 2-8-0 locomotive fit the bill, and Reading started the in-house conversion of 30 of these I10 locomotives to the new class T-1 Northern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe new T-1's entered service between 1945 and 1947 and were used primarily in fast freight service. Their operating territory included most of the Reading system, and they were also used in pool service with the Western Maryland Railway. The first 20 units were equipped for freight service. The last 10 were equipped for passenger service, but still primarily used for freight service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Reading T-1's did not last long in service. All 30 were in storage by 1954, with a few returning briefly in 1955 due to a surge in traffic. Most were sold or permanently retired and scrapped by 1958. The Reading Railroad kept four of the T-1's for an excursion service that they called the Iron Horse Rambles. The plans were for 2100 and 2124 to pull the excursion trains, and they would keep 2101 as a back-up and 2123 as a source of parts. 2123 was scrapped in 1966, and 2124 was replaced by the recently purchased 2102 in 1962. The Iron Horse Ramble excursions last until 1964, and the remaining locomotives were sold in 1965.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe four T-1's used in the Iron Horse Rambles still survive today. 2101 was famously restored and used to pull the American Freedom Train in the mid-1970's. It was then repainted into the Chessie System livery in 1977 to pull the Chessie Steam Special, an excursion train running to celebrate the 150th birthday of the B\u0026amp;O Railroad. 2102 ran various fan trips for several decades, and is currently owned by the Reading Blue Mountain \u0026amp; Northern Railroad and is occasionally brought outside for display. 2124 is currently on display at Steamtown USA in Scranton, PA.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn 2022, Broadway Limited is building our first production of Reading T-1 4-8-4 steam locomotives in N scale. We are building three in-service Reading models and three \"Iron Horse Ramble\" models. We are offering 2101 in the Chessie Steam Special livery and also its later Reading \u0026amp; Northern paint scheme. We are also offering one model in the 1976 American Freedom Train paint, and one model decorated like the Delaware \u0026amp; Hudson #302 locomotive. Finally, we are offering two fantasy paint schemes: one with a unique Christmas theme and a second with a United States Independence Day theme. The two fantasy models will have unique soundsets, and the others will have prototypically accurate Reading T1 Northern sounds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry-leading Model Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring Rolling Thunder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eOperating Smoke Unit with On\/Off Switch - Note that N scale smoke units require a thin-viscosity smoke fluid such as JT's Mega Steam or Marklin's #02421 smoke fluid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eExtra Built-in Capacitance for more Consistent Elecrical Pick-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eDie Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eRubber Tires on One Driver for Additional Tractive Effort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003ePremium Caliber Painting with Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight and Rear Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Piping, Whistle, and Bell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eOperating Microtrains-compatible Couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eWill Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eAccurate Prototypical Sounds for Reading T-1 Northern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroadway 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperates in DC \u0026amp; DCC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-In capacitor pack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto navigate imperfect track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacitor Pack automatically disabled\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Lighting Mode\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers individual control of all lights on model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitcher Mode\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor precise low speed control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord \u0026amp; Play Operation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Resolution Audio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuillable Whistle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor various whistle lengths and patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoice of 3 selectable Horns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlternate Whistle \/ Horn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdjustable bell ringing interval\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor faster or slower bell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumerous user-mappable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions with available keys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohnson Bar Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat Direction Change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMultiple realistic passenger and crew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esounds play on command\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eGrade Crossing Automatic Signal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAutomatic Forward \/ Reverse Signal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse. toots three times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eChuff sound intensity varies with load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndividually adjustable sound volumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor each effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEZ Reset Button\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor quick return to factory default settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46171163066506,"sku":"7407","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/7407_1_58a118ef-8b1b-47b7-9a75-85bcbb3e3cd5.webp?v=1743715821"}],"url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/collections\/t1-4-8-4-n\/in-stock.oembed","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}