Great for railroads that preferred four-axle diesels for their passenger runs, prototypes for the WalthersProto EMD FP7 came equipped with more boiler water capacity on their stretched chassis. Providing enough steam to power train heat and some air conditioning systems on postwar trains taxed the standard water supply of standard EMD F7 A units set-up for passenger service, prompting EMD to roll out the new FP7 in 1949. Though outwardly similar to the F7A, FP7s were actually four feet longer to accommodate bigger water tanks with a capacity of 950 US gallons. Standard passenger power into the Amtrak era and beyond (with some also handling freight chores), these WalthersProto HO EMD FP7 replicas are fully assembled and ready for service with: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! Matches the prototypes' extended frame and body Available with ESU LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for DCC and DC layouts Railroad-specific details Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running Easy multiple-unit operation Correct RP-25 wheels Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers Finished in the later gray and red scheme, these HO WalthersProto replicas feature: Nathan M-5 air horn Whip-type radio antenna with conduit SP-style snowplow pilot Upper headlight with twin sealed-beam (operating) and red emergency (UDE) lights (nonworking) Working rear back-up light Frame-mounted equipment box Rooftop photo-etched icicle breakers front and rear The F7B features: Working back-up light on both endsLifting lugs on both endsPartial body skirt More Information Item # 920-42559 Brand WalthersProto Scale HO Engine Electronics DC, DCC & Sound Type EMD Diesel Road Name Southern Pacific(TM) Road Number 6450 & 8301 Estimated Release Date Summer 2024

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Available for Special Order only - Ships as soon as product arrives!Special Orders are not guaranteed to be available; order may be cancelled.Estimated Arrival Time: 5-8 Business Days. Bring trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) service to your HO railroad with this authentic version of the General Steel Castings (GSC) Piggyback Service Flatcar! Typical of existing flat cars many railroads converted for this traffic in the mid-1950s, features of these WalthersMainline models include: One-time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! NEW - Die cast metal body for excellent performance empty or loaded Used for piggyback service from 1955 to 1980s Factory-installed original style trailer hitch, rub rails and bridge plates Detailed body and deck Add loads in minutes with SceneMaster(TM) 35' (949-2400-series) and 40' Trailmobile (949-2500 series) Trailer 2-Packs sold separately Correct 33" turned-metal RP-25 wheelsets Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers More Information Item # 910-50515 Brand WalthersMainline Scale HO Type 53' GSC Piggyback Service Flatcar Road Name Trailer Train TTX Road Number 475150 Estimated Release Date Q1 2024

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Available for Special Order only - Ships as soon as product arrives!Special Orders are not guaranteed to be available; order may be cancelled.Estimated Arrival Time: 5-8 Business Days. Bring trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) service to your HO railroad with this authentic version of the General Steel Castings (GSC) Piggyback Service Flatcar! Typical of existing flat cars many railroads converted for this traffic in the mid-1950s, features of these WalthersMainline models include: One-time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! NEW - Die cast metal body for excellent performance empty or loaded Used for piggyback service from 1955 to 1980s Factory-installed original style trailer hitch, rub rails and bridge plates Detailed body and deck Add loads in minutes with SceneMaster(TM) 35' (949-2400-series) and 40' Trailmobile (949-2500 series) Trailer 2-Packs sold separately Correct 33" turned-metal RP-25 wheelsets Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers More Information Item # 910-50516 Brand WalthersMainline Scale HO Type 53' GSC Piggyback Service Flatcar Road Name Trailer Train TTX Road Number 475130 Estimated Release Date Q1 2024

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Available for Special Order only - Ships as soon as product arrives!Special Orders are not guaranteed to be available; order may be cancelled.Estimated Arrival Time: 5-8 Business Days. Bring trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) service to your HO railroad with this authentic version of the General Steel Castings (GSC) Piggyback Service Flatcar! Typical of existing flat cars many railroads converted for this traffic in the mid-1950s, features of these WalthersMainline models include: One-time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! NEW - Die cast metal body for excellent performance empty or loaded Used for piggyback service from 1955 to 1980s Factory-installed original style trailer hitch, rub rails and bridge plates Detailed body and deck Add loads in minutes with SceneMaster(TM) 35' (949-2400-series) and 40' Trailmobile (949-2500 series) Trailer 2-Packs sold separately Correct 33" turned-metal RP-25 wheelsets Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers More Information Item # 910-50517 Brand WalthersMainline Scale HO Type 53' GSC Piggyback Service Flatcar Road Name Trailer Train TTX Road Number 475160 Estimated Release Date Q1 2024

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Available for Special Order only - Ships as soon as product arrives!Special Orders are not guaranteed to be available; order may be cancelled.Estimated Arrival Time: 5-8 Business Days. Bring trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) service to your HO railroad with this authentic version of the General Steel Castings (GSC) Piggyback Service Flatcar! Typical of existing flat cars many railroads converted for this traffic in the mid-1950s, features of these WalthersMainline models include: One-time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! NEW - Die cast metal body for excellent performance empty or loaded Used for piggyback service from 1955 to 1980s Factory-installed original style trailer hitch, rub rails and bridge plates Detailed body and deck Add loads in minutes with SceneMaster(TM) 35' (949-2400-series) and 40' Trailmobile (949-2500 series) Trailer 2-Packs sold separately Correct 33" turned-metal RP-25 wheelsets Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers More Information Item # 910-50518 Brand WalthersMainline Scale HO Type 53' GSC Piggyback Service Flatcar Road Name Trailer Train TTX Road Number 475242 Release Date Q1 2024

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Special Order - Only available through backorder.Shipping time varies, please contact us for estimated shipping time. Free USA Shipping In 2022, BLI is bringing out our second production of USRA Light and Heavy 4-6-2 steam locomotives, commonly called Light Pacifics and Heavy Pacifics!   There were 20 original Heavy Pacifics built in 1919 for the USRA program, and all 20 went to Erie Railroad.  From 1923, numerous copies were built, and many railroads operated similar locomotives.  There were 81 original Light Pacifics built in 1919, and these were delivered to ACL, B&O, GTW, M&O (GM&O), and L&N.  Subsequently, each of these railroads built copies, and several other railroads operated locomotives with similar dimensions and equipment.  The Light Pacifics were limited to 54,000 lbs load per axle, versus 60,000 for the Heavy Pacifics, and this allowed the Light Pacifics to run on most main lines.  Our Heavy and Light models follow the original USRA designs closely.   Railroad specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives.  Many Pacifics used the same 10,000 gallon tender as the USRA Mikados, and our models uses this 10,000 gallon tender.  In our 2022 production run, we are building mostly Heavy and Light 4-6-2's that were quite similar to the USRA prototypes, but were not part of the USRA program.  We have selected well-known locomotives with attractive paint schemes.  Additionally, we will offer one unlettered Heavy Pacific and one unlettered Light Pacific.   Both are painted black, with graphite firebox and smokebox, and are ready to be decorated and run on any railroad you like.       Industry-Leading Features:    Product Information:  Paragon4 Sound & Operation System featuring ROLLING THUNDERTM  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 Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes 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 Operating Headlight 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

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The Baldwin 12-8-1500/2 were BLW's first serious attempt at a production road diesel locomotive.   Baldwin built the famous "Centipedes" between 1945-48.   The carbody rode on two enormous articulated half-frames that were linked at the middled with a hinged joint.  One unpowered four-wheel truck at each end guided the locomotive through curves and helped provide stability.  The Centipedes were huge - 91.5' feet long for single units as operated on SAL and NdM.  Semi-permanently coupled pairs, as operated on the PRR, were 183' long!   Each unit contained two 1500 horsepower diesel motors, so a pair contained four motors and totaled 6000 horsepower.  Centipedes were heavy, totaling 1,200,000 pounds (1.2 million) for a pair, with more than 800,000 of those pounds carried by the 16 drivers. In 1945, the prototype A1-A2 set toured American railroads and three railroads placed orders - PRR, SAL, and NdeM.   Union Pacific originally ordered two units, but never took delivery.  Unfortunately, the Centipedes did not last long in service.   PRR and SAL retired theirs by the early 1960's and NdeM followed in the late 60's.   The Centipedes were enormous, and maybe the most unique diesel locomotive design of the era, but they could not compete with the more capable EMD locomotives.    In our 2022 production of Centipedes, we are offering models in all of the prototypical paint schemes, including the Demonstrator scheme.   We are also offering two Union Pacific sets.  There has been a debate over the years about which road numbers the units would have been assigned, so we have built models painted for both 1600A/1601A and also 998/999.     Industry-leading Model Features:    Paragon4 Sound & 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 ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort Built-in Capacity Pack for Improved Electrical Pick-up Premium Caliber Painting Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills Prototypical Light Operation Including Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Cab Light, and Numberboards Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the Baldwin Centipede Locomotive Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2) Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail Minimum Operating Radius:  22 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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