{"product_id":"broadway-limited-imports-ho-7566-emd-gp30-chessie-system-c-o-3007","title":"Broadway Limited Imports HO 7566 EMD GP30, Chessie System (C\u0026O) #3007","description":"PARAGON4 SOUND\/DC\/DCC EQUIPPED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The EMD GP30 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1961 and November 1963.   A total of 948 units were built for railroads in the United States and Canada.  The GP30's were designed to compete with GE's U25B.  The U25B offered 2500 horsepower, while the existing EMD GP20 was only rated at 2,000 hp.  The EMD's engineering department ended up using a 16 cylinder 567D3 engine that produced 2250 hp for the GP30.  They also made several improvements on the GP20 design meant to match the U25B - a sealed airtight long hood, a single central air intake, and easier access for maintenance.  These changes required more space behind the cab, and this was achieved vertically by raising the height of the locomotive, providing space for the central air system, the turbocharger, and electrical cabinet.  This increased height meant a new body was required.  EMD wanted the new body to be modern and updated, so the GM Automotive Styling Center created the GP30's unique \"hump\" and cab roof profile.     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In our first production, we are modeling eleven railroads and twelve distinct paint schemes - all models with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes.  Each model has our newest Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC control system featuring Rolling Thunder, and equipped with integral GoPack capacitor packs.  All of our models have road-specific details and lighting.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e List of individually controllable lights in our EMD GP30 models:\u003cbr\u003e Headlight\u003cbr\u003e Rear Light\u003cbr\u003e Numberboard Lights (Front \u0026amp; Rear)\u003cbr\u003e Front Classification Lights\u003cbr\u003e Rear Classification Lights\u003cbr\u003e Cab Light\u003cbr\u003e Mars Light (where appropriate)\u003cbr\u003e Rotary Beacon (where appropriate)\u003cbr\u003e Ditch Lights (where appropriate) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Road-specific detail options that are prototypically accurate for each road name:\u003cbr\u003e Truck sideframes\u003cbr\u003e Dynamic brake hatch\u003cbr\u003e Roof fan arrangement and type\u003cbr\u003e Short hood detail arrangement\u003cbr\u003e Long hood end detail arrangement\u003cbr\u003e High short hood option where accurate\u003cbr\u003e Horn type and location\u003cbr\u003e Bell location\u003cbr\u003e Front pilot details\u003cbr\u003e Rear pilot details\u003cbr\u003e Cut level details\u003cbr\u003e MU receptacle arrangement\u003cbr\u003e Sunshade options\u003cbr\u003e Antenna type and location\u003cbr\u003e Wind deflector type \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Industry-leading Model Features:\u003cbr\u003e Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003cbr\u003e Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003cbr\u003e Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003cbr\u003e All Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003cbr\u003e ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003cbr\u003e Premium Caliber Painting\u003cbr\u003e Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003cbr\u003e Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills\u003cbr\u003e Prototypical Light Operation - accurate for each paint scheme\u003cbr\u003e Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD GP30 Diesel Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)\u003cbr\u003e Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail\u003cbr\u003e Minimum Operating Radius: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Broadway 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\u003cbr\u003e Operates in DC \u0026amp; DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)\u003cbr\u003e Built-In capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track\u003cbr\u003e Capacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro\u003cbr\u003e Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model\u003cbr\u003e Switcher Mode for precise low speed control\u003cbr\u003e Record \u0026amp; Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation\u003cbr\u003e High Resolution Audio\u003cbr\u003e Quillable Whistle for various whistle lengths and patterns\u003cbr\u003e Choice of 3 selectable Horns\u003cbr\u003e Alternate Whistle\/Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played\u003cbr\u003e Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell\u003cbr\u003e Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys\u003cbr\u003e Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change\u003cbr\u003e Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003cbr\u003e Grade Crossing Automatic Signal\u003cbr\u003e Automatic 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.\u003cbr\u003e Chuff sound intensity varies with load\u003cbr\u003e Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect\u003cbr\u003e EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130432065618,"sku":"BLI-7566","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/7566_1__66879.jpg?v=1760831977","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/broadway-limited-imports-ho-7566-emd-gp30-chessie-system-c-o-3007","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}