PREORDER Broadway Limited Imports HO 4375 (Brass Hybrid) PRR S1 6-4-4-6 Duplex Locomotive Paragon4 #6100 (DCC and Sound) | 679.99

Experience the power and elegance of a legendary locomotive with our exquisite model of the PRR S1, affectionately nicknamed “The Big Engine.” This iconic locomotive was a groundbreaking experimental duplex created by the Pennsylvania Railroad, designed to showcase the technological advantages of duplex drive wheels.

The PRR S1 stands out as the longest (140 ft 2 ½ inches) and heaviest (608,170 lbs.) rigid-frame reciprocating steam locomotive ever built. It was numbered 6100 and featured a streamlined shell designed by the renowned Raymond Loewy. With its unique 6-4-4-6 wheel arrangement, the S1 achieved remarkable speeds for passenger trains by eschewing articulation.

Constructed at the PRR’s Altoona shops, the S1 was completed on December 21st, 1938, at a cost of $669,780.00 (equivalent to $14,671,066 today). After several test runs, it was proudly displayed at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, adorned with “American Railroads” lettering on its tender.

Starting in December 1940, the 6100 began its passenger train service, hauling prestigious trains such as the Broadway Limited, Liberty Limited, The General, The Trail Blazer, and The Golden Arrow. However, due to its impressive size, the S1 was limited to routes with sufficient track clearances, specifically between Chicago, Illinois, and Crestline, Ohio.

In our premier production run, we are thrilled to offer a meticulously crafted model of the prototype 6100 in its authentic Pennsylvania Railroad paint scheme, as well as its World’s Fair appearance. Additionally, we are offering unlettered models and a stunning Tuscan Red Fantasy Paint version.

Each model features hand-crafted brass boilers, cabs, and tender bodies, along with die-cast locomotive and tender chassis. Our models are equipped with the advanced Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC sound system, synchronized puffing smoke, and integral GoPack capacitors, ensuring an unmatched level of detail and performance.

Industry-leading Model Features:

• ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & Control System
• Synchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound
• Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and timing
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
• Handcrafted Brass Boiler, Cab, and Tender Body, and Heavy Die Cast Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Cab Light, Rear Marker Lights, and numberboards.
• Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Cab Glass, Whistle, Brass Bell, and Many Others
• Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
• Two spare flanged drivers in the box to swap out for a more prototypical appearance
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches
• Accurate Prototypical Sounds for the PRR S1 locomotive