{"product_id":"bli-3951-n-scale-p5a-boxcab-electric-pennsylvania-prr-4742-paragon4-dcc","title":"BLI 3951 N Scale P5a Boxcab Electric Pennsylvania PRR 4742 Paragon4 DCC","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBLI 3951 N Scale P5a Boxcab Electric Pennsylvania PRR 4742 Paragon4 DCC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PRRs class P5 comprised 92 mixed-traffic electric locomotives constructed 19311935 by the PRR, Westinghouse and General Electric. Although the original intention was that they work passenger trains, the success of the GG1 meant that the P5 class were mostly used on freight. A single survivor, prototype #4700, is at the Museum of Transportation in St Louis, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first P5s were built with box cabs. A grade crossing accident in which the crew were killed led to the substitution of a streamlined steeple type cab in later production, a design which was also applied to the GG1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders were placed for 90 production locomotives classified P5a due to minor changes from the prototypes. Production was split between General Electric and Westinghouse. The GE examples were assembled at GEs Erie, Pennsylvania facility, still a locomotive assembly plant today--while final assembly for the Westinghouse order was subcontracted to the Baldwin Locomotive Works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Broadway Limited's first production of the P5a in N scale. They are offering one model type detailed for passenger service and a second type with the details of a freight service locomotive. The most noticeable differences are that the passenger service locomotives have a smokestack and also classification lights at the roof corners. Within the two types, BLI is offering five paint schemes, and two unlettered models (one passenger and one freight-type).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.\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, including the wheels on the leading and trailing trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie Cast 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\u003eOperating pantographs (unpowered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Smokestacks, Class Lights, Horn, and Bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically Accurate Sounds for the PRR P5a Electrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates in DC \u0026amp; DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitcher Mode for precise low speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord \u0026amp; Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Resolution Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of 3 selectable Horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate Whistle \/ Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous user-mappable functions with available keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade Crossing Automatic Signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic Forward \/ Reverse Signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime Mover sound intensity varies with load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually adjustable sound volumes for each effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings\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":48481522614485,"sku":"BLI3951","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/bli-3951-n-scale-p5a-boxcab-electric-pennsylvania-prr-4742-paragon4-dcc.webp?v=1720823688","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/bli-3951-n-scale-p5a-boxcab-electric-pennsylvania-prr-4742-paragon4-dcc","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}