{"product_id":"bli-10124-usra-light-mikado-sou-4501-green-paragon4-sound-n-scale","title":"Broadway Limited 10124 | USRA 2-8-2 Light Mikado Southern Railway #4501 Green 2026 Appearance - Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadway Limited Imports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10124\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN (1:160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSRA 2-8-2 Light Mikado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Railway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint Scheme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 appearance: Southern green with gold lettering and striping, silver smokebox front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParagon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC with Rolling Thunder, runs on DC or DCC out of the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-cast body and die-cast chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCouplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Micro-Trains compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCode 55, Code 70 and Code 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 3\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e810213551240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParagon4 sound and control system with an integral dual-mode decoder and back EMF for smooth, slow running on DC or DCC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in extra capacitance keeps sound and lights going over dirty track and dead spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSounds recorded for the USRA 2-8-2, with intensity that changes with the load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuillable whistle you can play by hand, a choice of three selectable whistles, and an adjustable bell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic grade crossing and forward\/reverse whistle signals, plus passenger and crew sounds on command.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro Lighting Mode for individual control of each light, Switcher Mode for fine low-speed work, and Record and Play for automated runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling Thunder compatible for deep low-frequency rumble through a separate receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast body on a die-cast chassis for weight and pulling power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied handrails, grab irons, piping, whistle and bell, plus a prototypical headlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need DCC to make sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the minimum radius?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroadway Limited lists 9 3\/4 inches. Broader curves look and run better with longer trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat track does it run on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCode 55, Code 70 and Code 80 N scale rail, including Kato Unitrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it an exact replica of #4501?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a no-sound version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eAlso Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/bli-10125-usra-light-mikado-sou-4501-green-dcc-ready-n-scale\"\u003eBLI 10125 USRA Light Mikado Southern Railway #4501 Green, Stealth DCC Ready (no sound)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/locomotives\"\u003elocomotives\u003c\/a\u003e, the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-imports\"\u003eBroadway Limited\u003c\/a\u003e range, and everything for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/n-scale\"\u003eN scale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50586927071487,"sku":"187-10124","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/4501Green.jpg?v=1790942566","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/bli-10124-usra-light-mikado-sou-4501-green-paragon4-sound-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}