Broadway Limited Imports (10636) • LIRR G5 4-6-0 #26 • Post-1940 Appearance • Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC w/ Smoke • HO Scale

Broadway Limited Imports HO Scale PRR / LIRR G5 4-6-0

Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC w/ Smoke • Post-1940 Appearance

Product Overview

The Pennsylvania Railroad G5 class was developed during the 1920s to meet the railroad’s growing demand for commuter passenger service.

Designed by Mechanical Engineer William F. Kiesel Jr. and constructed at the PRR’s Juniata Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the G5 combined a modified E6s Atlantic boiler with a rugged 4-6-0 wheel arrangement tailored specifically for commuter operations.

Prototype Background

Unlike many passenger locomotives of the era that emphasized sustained high-speed performance, the G5 was designed for quick acceleration and heavy pulling power. Its smaller driving wheels and lack of a trailing truck placed more weight on the drivers, resulting in approximately 41,000 pounds of tractive effort. This made the G5 one of the most powerful Ten-Wheelers ever built and ideally suited for trains making frequent station stops.

Between 1923 and 1929, a total of 121 G5 locomotives were constructed, including 90 for the Pennsylvania Railroad and 31 for its subsidiary, the Long Island Rail Road. Their combination of power, reliability, and responsive acceleration quickly earned them a reputation as outstanding commuter locomotives. For more than three decades, G5s locomotives were a familiar sight across the Northeast, handling commuter trains with ease.

The G5 remained in service well into the 1950s and continues to be highly regarded by railroad historians and enthusiasts today. Its close association with both the Pennsylvania Railroad and Long Island Rail Road, combined with its distinctive role in commuter railroading history, has made it one of the most sought-after steam locomotive prototypes among model railroaders.

For our inaugural production run, BLI is offering eight versions of this iconic locomotive, including three locomotives in their pre-1940 appearance, three locomotives in their post-1940 appearance, and two Long Island Rail Road locomotives in their post-1940 configuration. Each version has been carefully researched and incorporates details appropriate to the era represented.

This Production Run

Models will be available equipped with our Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC system featuring synchronized puffing smoke, as well as in our Stealth DCC-Ready series. Stealth models include a factory-installed speaker and a 21-pin decoder interface, making it easy to install the aftermarket decoder of your choice.

Industry-leading Model Features

Reserve Your PRR / LIRR G5 4-6-0 Today

One of the most iconic commuter steam locomotives ever built is returning to HO scale. Secure your reservation now before production quantities are allocated.

Pre-Order Notice

This is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.

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Important Note

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