Broadway Limited BLI-8205, HO Scale EMD F7A, Paragon4 Sound & DCC, GN #454D Empire Builder

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 Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell


• Prototypical Light Operation


• Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD F3 Diesel Locomotive


• MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)


• Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail


• Minimum Operating Radius:  18 inches

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

• Pilot prototypical for paint scheme


• Operating Mars Light where prototypical


• Small horizontal and Large 45-degree numberboards


• Prototypical horn


• Water fill hatch location


• Sand fill hatch location


• Dynamic brake where prototypical


• Cooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype 


• Winterization hatch present where prototypically accurate


• Multiple MU door options on front of model


• Multiple skirt options above fuel tank


• Ladder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate


• Grab iron ladder present where prototypically accurate


• Eyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate


• Grab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate


• Roof antenna present and correct where prototypically accurate


• Front and Rear lift lug present where accurate


• Nose door number plate present where accurate


• Trainphone antenna present where accurate

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 Overview:

The EMD F7 is a 1,500 horsepower diesel locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1949 and 1953.   The F7 was EMD's fourth model in the line of F-unit locomotives, and was by far the best-selling cab unit of all time.  The F7 primarily differed from the F3 in internal equipment, but there were some noticeable external changes such as the grills and the dynamic brake hatches.  F7's operated in both passenger and freight service, and many of them remained in service for decades.

In this production, BLI is modeling A and B-units from nine railroads with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes.  They are offering A-B sets with Powered A-units (w/ Paragon4 Sound) and unpowered B-units, and also separate single A and B-units (where appropriate) with our full Paragon4 DC/DCC/Sound system.  All models have road-specific details and lighting.