Southern Railway #4501 is back in green for 2026, with gold lettering and striping and a silver smokebox front. This Stealth version of Broadway Limited's N scale USRA 2-8-2 Light Mikado runs on DC out of the box, and its Next18 socket and factory speaker make it ready for the DCC decoder of your choice.
Specifications
| Brand |
Broadway Limited Imports |
| Item Number |
10125 |
| 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 |
Stealth Series: runs on DC out of the box, DCC ready with a Next18 decoder socket |
| Sound |
None as delivered, speaker factory installed |
| 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 |
810213551257 |
| Condition |
New |
Features
- Runs on a standard DC power pack right out of the box.
- Next18 decoder interface for a plug-in DCC upgrade, no hardwiring needed.
- Speaker already installed, so a Next18 sound decoder gives you full sound with no extra parts.
- 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.
- Operating Micro-Trains compatible couplers front and rear.
- Paint and lettering for #4501 as it appears in 2026, back in its famous green.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it make sound?
Not as delivered. It runs quietly on DC. Plug a Next18 sound decoder into the socket and the factory speaker is ready to go.
Which decoder fits?
Any Next18 decoder. For steam sound, the SoundTraxx Tsunami2 TSU-N18 Steam-2 or an ESU LokSound 5 Micro Next18 loaded with a steam sound project are good choices. For DCC control without sound, the Digitrax DN167N18 plugs right in.
Can I run it on DCC without a decoder?
No. Install a Next18 decoder before putting it on a DCC layout.
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 sound version?
Yes. Item 10124 has Paragon4 sound factory installed and runs on DC or DCC. See the Also Available section below.
Also Available
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