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Broadway Limited Imports (9832) • Southern Pacific GS-4 4-8-4 #4444 • Deskirted • Partial Daylight Paint - w/ Trim on Pilot • Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC w/ Smoke • HO Scale

Broadway Limited Imports (9832) • Southern Pacific GS-4 4-8-4 #4444 • Deskirted • Partial Daylight Paint - w/ Trim on Pilot • Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC w/ Smoke • HO Scale

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Southern Pacific GS-4 4-8-4 Deskirted Partial Daylight

HO Scale Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC Steam Locomotive with Smoke

A powerful Southern Pacific GS-4 Northern featuring deskirted detailing, partial Daylight paint, pilot trim, synchronized smoke, and Broadway Limited’s advanced Paragon4 sound and control system.

Product Overview

The Southern Pacific GS-4 is one of the most iconic streamlined steam locomotives ever built. Designed for fast passenger service, these 4-8-4 Northerns became forever associated with Southern Pacific’s famous Daylight trains, combining power, elegance, and unmistakable visual style.

This Broadway Limited Imports release represents a deskirted GS-4 in partial Daylight paint with trim on the pilot, giving the locomotive a distinctive late-service appearance while preserving the unmistakable character of Southern Pacific streamlined steam. The deskirted configuration reveals more of the running gear and mechanical presence of the locomotive, creating a model that feels both elegant and workmanlike.

Equipped with Broadway Limited’s Paragon4 Sound & Control System, this locomotive delivers immersive operation with synchronized puffing smoke, accurate SP GS-4 sounds, advanced lighting control, dual DC/DCC operation, and smooth slow-speed performance. Whether operating on a passenger consist, displayed as a centerpiece, or added to a Southern Pacific steam collection, this GS-4 brings premium sound, detail, and visual impact to HO scale.

Product Features

ndustry-leadingModel Features:

ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & 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 Schemes
Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Reverse Light, Cab Light, Mars Light, Front Numberboards, Front Marker Lights, Rear Marker Lights
Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
Prototypically Accurate Details for Each Road Number
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Conduit, Generators, Whistle, Horn, and Brass Bell
Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
Recommended Minimum Radius: 22 inches
Accurate Prototypical Sounds for the SP GS-4 Northern

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 SystemFeatures:

Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-In capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track
Capacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro
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 Whistle 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
Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
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 each effect
EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

Why We Love This Model

This GS-4 has a wonderful late-service personality. The deskirted appearance gives the locomotive a more mechanical, workhorse feel while still retaining the graceful lines and unmistakable profile that made the GS-4 famous. The partial Daylight paint with pilot trim creates a striking balance between classic Southern Pacific elegance and a more practical, road-worn appearance.

We also love how much operating presence Broadway Limited builds into this model. The synchronized smoke, rich SP GS-4 sound package, advanced lighting controls, heavy die-cast construction, and smooth Paragon4 performance all work together to make this locomotive feel alive on the layout.

For Southern Pacific fans, this is a particularly appealing version because it captures a distinctive variation of an already legendary locomotive. It has the visual drama of the Daylight heritage, the added interest of deskirted detailing, and the premium operating features that make it a standout centerpiece in any HO scale steam fleet.

Add a Distinctive Southern Pacific GS-4 to Your Collection

With its deskirted partial Daylight appearance, premium Paragon4 sound and control, synchronized smoke, heavy die-cast construction, and authentic SP GS-4 presence, this Broadway Limited locomotive is ready to become a highlight of your HO scale passenger or steam collection.

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