Broadway Limited Imports (10396) | Heavy Pacific 4-6-2 | Christmas 2026 | Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC | N Scale [PRE-ORDER]
Broadway Limited Imports (10396) | Heavy Pacific 4-6-2 | Christmas 2026 | Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC | N Scale [PRE-ORDER]
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Product Description
Our Heavy and Light Pacific models closely follow the original USRA designs. Railroad-specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives, ensuring they remain true to the standard USRA prototypes. Many Pacifics were paired with the same 10,000-gallon tender used behind USRA Mikados, and our models include this 10,000-gallon tender for added authenticity.
In addition to prototypically accurate USRA paint schemes, we are also offering our USRA prototype in attractive liveries inspired by similar Pacifics operated by other railroads, along with several striking fantasy schemes for added variety.
These models are also offered in our Stealth Series. Each Stealth model includes a Next18 decoder interface and a factory-installed speaker, allowing modelers to easily install their preferred aftermarket sound decoder.
Santa Claus and the Heavy Pacific 4-6-2
For generations, the North Pole & Holiday Railroad has depended on its fleet of Heavy Pacific 4-6-2 locomotives to deliver Christmas cheer around the world. Leading the roster is the legendary locomotive No. 2026 “Merry Christmas,” personally operated by Santa Claus himself whenever reindeer call in sick after too much eggnog.
The Heavy Pacific proved perfect for Christmas operations thanks to its ability to haul massive trains loaded with toys, cookies, fruitcakes nobody asked for, and at least three emergency shipments of replacement batteries on Christmas Eve. Its dependable 4-6-2 wheel arrangement handled snowy mountain passes, icy rooftops, and the occasional runaway sled with ease.
The locomotive’s cheerful Christmas paint scheme was supposedly designed during an emergency meeting after several elves complained the original black locomotive “looked too serious for Christmas.” Santa demanded something more festive, so the workshop crew covered the engine in bright holiday red with deep green accents and silver trim. The elves then added extra lights, polished details, and enough holiday decorations that airport control towers occasionally mistake it for a flying Christmas parade.
Today, the Christmas Pacific remains the pride of the North Pole rails. According to official records, it has never missed a Christmas delivery, although it has stopped several times because Santa “needed to test cookies for quality control.”
Features
Model Features:
- Paragon4 Sound & Operation System featuring Rolling Thunder
- 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
- 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
- Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
- Will Operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 Rail
- Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75 inches
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 & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
- Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
- Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
- Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
- Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
- High Resolution Audio
- Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
- Choice of 3 selectable Horns
- 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
- Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
- Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
- Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
- Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
- Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
- EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
**Specifications on this page subject to change.**
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