Broadway Limited BLI-7936, HO Scale EMD SD45, Paragon4 Sound & DCC, Great Northern #408

Locomotive 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


• All Wheel Electrical Pick-up


• ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort


• 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 - accurate for each paint scheme


• Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD SD45 Diesel Locomotive


• Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)


• Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail


• Minimum Operating Radius:  18 inches

List of individually controllable lights in our EMD SD45 models:

• Headlight


• Rear Light


• Mars Light (SP only)


• Numberboard Lights (Front & Rear)


• Front Classification Lights


• Rear Classification Lights


• Emergency Light (SP only)


• Rotary Beacon (ATSF, BN, UP)


• Cab Light

Road-specific detail options in this production, prototypically accurate for each road name:

• Two short hood options


• Three truck sideframe options


• Three sunshade options


• Dynamic brake hatch style


• Wind Deflector/Mirror


• Cab Window Armrest type


• Cab roof antenna type and location


• Rotary beacon type/location


• Front headlight arrangement type


• Rear number board type


• Radiator fan type


• Four front pilot options


• Four rear pilot options


• AC on cab roof - ATSF only


• Multiple MU Receptacle arrangements


• Prototypically accurate bell placement

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

Prototype & Model Overview:

Built on the same frame as the SD40, SD38 and several other EMD staples, EMD produced 1,260 SD45s between Decembers 1965 and 1971.  These freight haulers sported EMD's 645E3 20-cylinder engine which had 3,600HP output.  EMD's SD45s served on the Burlington Northern, Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Pennsylvania, Great Northern, UP, NP and many other railroads.  Today, locomotives are currently preserved at the GN Railway Historical Society, the St Louis Museum of Transportation, the Virginia Museum of Transportation, the Utah State Railroad Museum, the Illinois Railway Museum and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. 

Each of BLI's new Paragon4 Series SD45 models has their newest Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC control system featuring Rolling Thunder, and is equipped with integral GoPack capacitor packs.  All of these models have road-specific details and lighting.