{"product_id":"preorder-broadway-limited-imports-ho-8053-class-q2-4-4-6-4-duplex-s-stealth-brass-hybrid-pennsylvania-railroad-6175-standard-dc-679-99","title":"PREORDER Broadway Limited Imports HO 8053 Class Q2 4-4-6-4 Duplex S Stealth Brass Hybrid, Pennsylvania Railroad #6175 (Standard DC)","description":"This Broadway Limited HO Scale Class Q2 4-4-6-4 Duplex steam locomotive isbased on a unique Pennsylvania Railroad engine. In 1942, the PRR built anexperimental duplex drive freight locomotive, the Q1, with a 4-6-4-4 wheelarrangement. In 1944, after identifying a number of flaws with the Q1, thePRR built a second prototype, changing the wheel arrangement to a 4-4-6-4and creating class Q2. This was followed by 25 production Q2 steamlocomotives in 1945. These rigid-frame four cylinder locomotives may havebeen the epitome of superpower steam locomotive design. At 115,800 lbs oftractive effort and nearly 8,000 horsepower, the Q2s were the most powerfulten-coupled steam locomotives ever produced. These monsters were thegreyhounds of the PRR, single-handedly hauling tonnage at high speeds overthe PRR's lines. \u003cbr\u003eMostly seen on the Pennsy west of Pittsburg, these locomotives did ventureeast to territory such as Horseshoe Curve and their birthplace, Altoona.The Q2 was emblematic of the PRR's commitment to on-line coal producers tocontinue to use steam locomotives to power their trains after World War II.However, the Q2 could not match the maintenance records of the invadingdiesels and, by 1956, the last Q2 had been retired and scrapped. No exampleof this titan of the rails was saved for posterity. \u003cbr\u003eThis Stealth Series no-sound\/DCC-ready model operates on DC out of the box,or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of thebox, front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always ONwith track power. Additionally some lighting functions may be missingdepending on selected aftermarket decoder the modeler installs. This modelincludes a 21-pin decoder socket so you can add your favorite DCC or sounddecoder when you're ready. It also features a built-in speaker so you won'thave to add one later. Other features include a heavy die cast chassis andselect roadname-specific details. Its wheels are profiled to operate onCode 70 and larger rail and curves of 18\" radius but larger curves arerecommended. The Class Q2 Duplex is one of many Broadway Limited HO Scale Paragon4locomotives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187378786386,"sku":"BLI-8053-PRE","price":679.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/8053_1.jpg?v=1767225425","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-broadway-limited-imports-ho-8053-class-q2-4-4-6-4-duplex-s-stealth-brass-hybrid-pennsylvania-railroad-6175-standard-dc-679-99","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}