Broadway Limited Imports 6778 - HO EMD SD40-2 - DCC/Sound - Burlington Northern Santa Fe #1680

Broadway Limited Imports 6778 - HO EMD SD40-2 - DCC/Sound - Burlington Northern Santa Fe #1680

PARAGON4 SOUND/DC/DCC EQUIPPED MODEL
 H3 Swoosh
 
 Introduced by EMD in January 1972, the SD40-2 is one of the most popular diesel locomotives of all time. Between 1972 and 1989, EMD built and sold nearly 4,000 units. These 3,000 horsepower machines were found to be more reliable than higher-horsepower locomotives, and the SD40-2 quickly became the standard of the industry for several decades.
 
 The SD40-2 shares a common frame with the SD38-2 and the SD45-2. The frame was lengthened to accommodate the new HT-C trucks, which were 1.5 feet longer than the Flexicoil truck found on the SD40s. With a longer frame, but similar sized long hoods, the SD40-2's have distinctive "porches" on either end - these empty areas are good spotting features for SD38-2 and SD40-2 locomotives. The SD40-2 can be further distinguished from the SD38-2 by its three roof-mounted radiator fans and a single large exhaust stack.
 
 There are several variations of SD40-2 in service. In our 2021 production, we are modeling the original standard SD40-2. We are offering 11 distinct paint schemes and one unpainted model.
 
 Industry-leading Model Features:
 Paragon4 Sound and Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
 Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
 Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
 All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
 ABS Plastic Body with Die Cast Chassis
 Premium Caliber Painting
 Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
 Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Fans, Sunshades, Antennas, and More!
 Factory-Installed Engineer Figure
 Prototypical Light Operation
 Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD SD40-2
 Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
 Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
 Minimum Operating Radius: 18"
 
 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 and Control System Features:
 Operates in DC and 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 and 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