Southern Railway #4501 is back in green for 2026, with gold lettering and striping and a silver smokebox front. Broadway Limited's N scale USRA 2-8-2 Light Mikado captures that look with Paragon4 sound that works on both DC and DCC, a natural lead for an excursion train or a steam-era freight.
Specifications
| Brand |
Broadway Limited Imports |
| Item Number |
10124 |
| Scale |
N (1:160) |
| Model |
USRA 2-8-2 Light Mikado |
| Road Name |
Southern Railway |
| Road Number |
4501 |
| Paint Scheme |
2026 appearance: Southern green with gold lettering and striping, silver smokebox front |
| Control |
Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC with Rolling Thunder, runs on DC or DCC out of the box |
| Construction |
Die-cast body and die-cast chassis |
| Couplers |
Operating Micro-Trains compatible |
| Rail |
Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 |
| Minimum Radius |
9 3/4 in |
| UPC |
810213551240 |
| Condition |
New |
Features
- Paragon4 sound and control system with an integral dual-mode decoder and back EMF for smooth, slow running on DC or DCC.
- Built-in extra capacitance keeps sound and lights going over dirty track and dead spots.
- Sounds recorded for the USRA 2-8-2, with intensity that changes with the load.
- Quillable whistle you can play by hand, a choice of three selectable whistles, and an adjustable bell.
- Automatic grade crossing and forward/reverse whistle signals, plus passenger and crew sounds on command.
- Pro Lighting Mode for individual control of each light, Switcher Mode for fine low-speed work, and Record and Play for automated runs.
- Rolling Thunder compatible for deep low-frequency rumble through a separate receiver.
- Precision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation.
- Die-cast body on a die-cast chassis for weight and pulling power.
- Separately applied handrails, grab irons, piping, whistle and bell, plus a prototypical headlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need DCC to make sound?
No. It runs with sound on a standard DC power pack, with a limited set of sound functions. DCC, or Broadway Limited's DCMaster on a DC layout, unlocks every sound and lighting function.
What is the minimum radius?
Broadway Limited lists 9 3/4 inches. Broader curves look and run better with longer trains.
What track does it run on?
Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 N scale rail, including Kato Unitrack.
Is it an exact replica of #4501?
The real #4501 is a Baldwin Mikado built in 1911, before the USRA standard designs. Broadway Limited models it on their USRA Light Mikado, so some details differ from the real engine, while the 2026 green paint, gold lettering and silver smokebox follow the prototype.
Is there a no-sound version?
Yes. The Stealth version, item 10125, runs on DC and is DCC ready with a Next18 socket and a factory speaker. See the Also Available section below.
Also Available
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