{"product_id":"bli-9844-ho-scale-gs-4-southern-pacific-4437-lark-two-tone-gray-paragon4-dc-dcc-sound","title":"BLI 9844 HO Scale GS-4 Southern Pacific 4437 Lark \"Two Tone Gray\" Paragon4 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBLI 9844 HO Scale GS-4 Southern Pacific 4437 Lark \"Two Tone Gray\" Paragon4 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brand-new HO scale production run of the iconic Southern Pacific GS-4—this time with a twist: de-skirted versions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what does de-skirted mean? On this version of the GS-4, it refers to the removal of the streamlined side skirting along the boiler. The Southern Pacific made this modification sometime before 1956 to improve maintenance access for crews. Around this time, many GS-4s were reassigned to San Jose–San Francisco Peninsula commute service, freight duties, and occasional appearances on the San Joaquin Daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis run features new tooling to accurately represent the de-skirted GS-4s, along with several new paint scheme variations, including the aluminum-painted pilot trim and two all-new fantasy schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those modeling the Southern Pacific during the transition from steam to diesel, these locomotives are a perfect fit—both historically and visually. And for fans of the legendary #4449, BLI is also bringing back a few popular versions of this famous locomotive, which still runs today thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and the Friends of SP 4449.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the models will be available with the newest Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC sound system with synchronized puffing smoke and integral GoPack capacitors. The models have die cast locomotive and tender bodies for maximum weight and tractive effort.\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\u003eHeavy Die Cast Boiler, Tender Body, and Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Reverse Light, Cab Light, Mars Light, Front Numberboards, Front Marker Lights, Rear Marker Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically Accurate Details for Each Road Number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Conduit, Generators, Whistle, Horn, and Brass Bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Minimum Radius: 22 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate Prototypical Sounds for the SP GS-4 Northern\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","brand":"BLI (Broadway Limited Imports)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54158624522453,"sku":"BLI9844","price":669.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/bli-9844-ho-scale-gs-4-southern-pacific-4437-lark-two-tone-gray-paragon4-dc-dcc-sound.webp?v=1783361291","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/bli-9844-ho-scale-gs-4-southern-pacific-4437-lark-two-tone-gray-paragon4-dc-dcc-sound","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}