{"product_id":"bli-10542-ho-scale-emd-f3b-diesel-csxt-119-paragon4-dc-dcc-sound","title":"BLI 10542 HO Scale EMD F3B Diesel CSXT 119 - Paragon4 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBLI 10542 HO Scale EMD F3B Diesel CSXT 119 - Paragon4 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew locomotives represent the transition from steam to diesel power quite like the EMD F-series. Introduced in the 1940s, these streamlined locomotives helped transform American railroading and quickly became a familiar sight on railroads across North America. Originally designed for freight service, the F-units proved to be incredibly versatile, handling everything from heavy freight trains to some of the most famous passenger trains of their era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this production run BLI is building several fan favorite road names and paint schemes, including Santa Fe Warbonnet, Central of New Jersey, CSX YN2, and SP\u0026amp;S Hourglass Scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD F3 is a 1,500 horsepower diesel locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1945 and 1949. The F3 was the third model in EMD's successful F-unit series of cab unit diesels, and it was the second most produced of the series behind the F7. The F3's were widely used in both freight and passenger service, and in total, EMD built more than 1,100 A-units and almost 700 B-units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLI is offering A-B sets with Powered A-units (w\/ Paragon4 Sound) and unpowered B-units, and also separate single A and B-units with full Paragon4 DC\/DCC\/Sound system. All BLI models have road-specific details and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Caliber Painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD F3 Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pilots options - each included where prototypical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose door with and without headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal and 45-degree numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree different horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater fill hatch location varies per road name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically accurate filter panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand fill hatch location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic brake hatch style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterization hatch present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam generator style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour MU door options on front of model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually controllable lights:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMars Light (where applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumberboard Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BLI (Broadway Limited Imports)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54410221093077,"sku":"BLI10542","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/bli-ho-scale-emd-f3b-diesel-csxt.webp?v=1785766902","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/bli-10542-ho-scale-emd-f3b-diesel-csxt-119-paragon4-dc-dcc-sound","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}