{"product_id":"bli-8023-n-scale-4-4-4-4-t1-duplex-steam-loco-pennsylvania-prr-5536-paragon4","title":"BLI 8023 N Scale 4-4-4-4 T1 Duplex Steam Loco Pennsylvania PRR 5536 Paragon4","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBLI 8023 N Scale 4-4-4-4 T1 Duplex Steam Loco Pennsylvania PRR 5536 Paragon4\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the goal of developing more powerful motive power for express passenger service, the Pennsylvania Railroad introduced the class T1 Duplex 4-4-4-4 in 1942 with two prototype locomotives, and followed in 1945-1946 with 50 production models. Built with striking streamlining designed by Raymond Loewy, the T1 engines were large, powerful, and fast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T1's were duplex locomotives - this means they had two sets of drivers, each with its own pair of cylinders and rods. However, the T1s were not articulated locomotives, but used one rigid frame. With this design, the cylinders could be smaller and the weight of side rods and main rods could be reduced. This duplex design with lighter machinery, shorter cylinder stroke, less wear and tear due to small moving parts and the use of poppet valves allowed the T1's to travel at extremely fast speeds. Unfortunately they were also prone to wheelslip and maintenance issues that the Pennsy struggled to work through - especially the fact that the poppet valves could not withstand sustained operation at 100 mph speeds. These problems likely could have been resolved with some modest design changes, but the PRR, and steam in general, ran out of time. In 1948, the PRR dieselized all of its first-class prime trains and the T1s were downgraded to haul secondary trains. Some were withdrawn from service in 1949, and all were retired by 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, Broadway Limited is building their third production of Pennsy T1 Duplex models, and their first production with the Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC system. They are building five models in traditional DGLE paint and Pennsy lettering, one Unlettered model that will be painted DGLE, and three models decorated in fantasy paint schemes based on well-known PRR paint schemes. All models will have prototypically accurate sounds for a Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Duplex 4-4-4-4.\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 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 continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Built-in Capacitance for more Consistent Elecrical Pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber Tires on One Driver for Additional Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Caliber Painting with Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight and Rear Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Whistle, and Bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Microtrains-compatible Couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate Prototypical Sounds for the PRR T1 Duplex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\u003c\/li\u003e\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\/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":44032829030613,"sku":"BLI8023","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/bli-8023-n-scale-4-4-4-4-t1-duplex-steam-loco-pennsylvania-prr-5536-paragon4.jpg?v=1677599692","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/bli-8023-n-scale-4-4-4-4-t1-duplex-steam-loco-pennsylvania-prr-5536-paragon4","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}