{"product_id":"broadway-limited-imports-n-7853-usra-light-mikado-chicago-illinois-midland-551","title":"Broadway Limited Imports N 7853 USRA Light Mikado, Chicago \u0026 Illinois Midland #551","description":"PARAGON4 SOUND\/DC\/DCC EQUIPPED\u003cbr\u003e Non-prototypical paint scheme \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is BLI's third production of the USRA Light and Heavy 2-8-2 designs in N scale, commonly called Heavy Mikados and Light Mikados! There were 233 original USRA Heavy 2-8-2's built plus another 957 copies, covering 23 railroads. It was an extremely successful design. The USRA Heavy Mikados used pretty much the same running gear as the Light Mik's, but the boilers were 10 inches larger in diameter and they had larger cylinders as well. Tractive effort was about 10% higher for the heavy 2-8-2's. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As for the USRA Light Mikados, the USRA built 625 total, with 641 copies built after the USRA ended control. With copies, over 50 railroads used the USRA Light 2-8-2's. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e BLI's models follow the original designs closely. Railroad specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives. In this production run, we are offering several attractive fantasy paint schemes in addition to the prototypical USRA models. We also offer two painted and unlettered models (black) -- one heavy and one light. \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 Die Cast 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, Piping, Whistle, and Bell\u003cbr\u003e Prototypical Headlight\u003cbr\u003e Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the USRA 2-8-2s\u003cbr\u003e Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers\u003cbr\u003e Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail\u003cbr\u003e Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75\" \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 extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track\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 Horn 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 Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003cbr\u003e Grade Crossing Automatic Signal\u003cbr\u003e Automatic Forward\/Reverse Signal\u003cbr\u003e Prime Mover 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":42130439700562,"sku":"BLI-7853","price":314.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/7852_CIM_Light_5-View__77657.jpg?v=1756159733","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/broadway-limited-imports-n-7853-usra-light-mikado-chicago-illinois-midland-551","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}