{"product_id":"bli-7593-ho-scale-2-8-2-class-k-2-mikado-steam-loco-chesapeake-ohio-c-o-1196-hybrid-paragon4-dcc","title":"BLI 7593 HO Scale 2-8-2 Class K-2 Mikado Steam Loco Chesapeake \u0026 Ohio C\u0026O 1196 Hybrid Paragon4 DCC","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBLI 7593 HO Scale 2-8-2 Class K-2 Mikado Steam Loco Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio C\u0026amp;O 1196 Hybrid Paragon4 DCC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio Railway began operating Mikados in December 1911, when it took delivery of the class K-1 from Alco-Richmond. Ten years later, the C\u0026amp;O purchased another 150 technologically superior 2-8-2's - the K-2's, the K-3's, and the K-3a's. All the K-2s and K-3s were built by Alco-Richmond. The primary thing differentiating the K-2s and K-3s was the booster. The K-2s had a booster, and although considered a \"light Mikado\", they could extert 10% more tractive effort than the booster-less K-3s. The C\u0026amp;O used its Mikados for almost any job, and they were considered the mainstay of C\u0026amp;O power for twenty years. They could be found on manifest freights, local freights, coal trains, work trains, and occasionally passenger trains. They were the dominant power on C\u0026amp;O's James River Line and also the Chicago Line in Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLI's model is of the K-2 locomotive as it appeared in the 1940's. They are quickly recognized by their large Elesco feedwater heaters and \"flying air pumps\" hanging from the smokebox door. All K-2's were delivered with 12,000 gallon \/ 15-ton capacity Vanderbilt tenders. The railway quickly realized they would need larger tenders, and most of the K-2s eventually ran with the 16,000 gallon \/ 20-ton capacity \"16-VC\" tender. BLI is offering models with both tenders, and have selected appropriate road numbers based on tender assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the models have hand-crafted brass boilers, cabs, and tender bodies, and die cast locomotive and tender chassis. Each model comes with Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC sound system with synchronized puffing smoke and integral GoPack capacitors.\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\u003eALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable Puffing Smoke Intensity and timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted Brass Boiler, Cab, and Tender Body, and Heavy Die Cast Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, and Cab Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Cab Glass, Whistle, Brass Bell, Markers, Numberboards, Elesco FWH, Air Pumps, Air Tanks, and Many Others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate Prototypical Sounds for the C\u0026amp;O K-2 Mikado Class Locomotive\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 capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro\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 Whistle 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\u003eJohnson Bar Sound at Direction Change\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 - When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse. toots three times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChuff 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\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLI (Broadway Limited Imports)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48350023155925,"sku":"BLI7593","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/bli-7593-ho-scale-2-8-2-class-k-2-mikado-steam-loco-chesapeake-ohio-c-o-1196-hybrid-paragon4-dcc-2.webp?v=1720274511","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/bli-7593-ho-scale-2-8-2-class-k-2-mikado-steam-loco-chesapeake-ohio-c-o-1196-hybrid-paragon4-dcc","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}