The EMD F3 is a 1,500 horsepower diesel locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1945 and 1949. The F3 was the third model in EMD's successful F-unit series of cab unit diesels, and it was the second most produced of the series behind the F7. The F3's were widely used in both freight and passenger service, and in total, EMD built more than 1,100 A-units and almost 700 B-units.
In this production, we are modeling A and B-units from eight railroads with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes. We are offering A-B sets with Powered A-units (w/ Paragon4 Sound) and unpowered B-units, and also separate single A and B-units (where appropriate) with our full Paragon4 DC/DCC/Sound system. All of our models have road-specific details and lighting.
Road-specific detail options in this production, prototypically accurate for each road name:
Pilot prototypical for paint scheme
Operating Mars Light where prototypical
Small horizontal and Large 45-degree numberboards
Prototypical horn
Water fill hatch location
Sand fill hatch location
Dynamic brake where prototypical
Cooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype
Winterization hatch present where prototypically accurate
Multiple MU door options on front of model
Multiple skirt options above fuel tank
Ladder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate
Grab iron ladder present where prototypically accurate
Eyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate
Grab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate
Roof antenna present and correct where prototypically accurate
Front and Rear lift lug present where accurate
Nose door number plate present where accurate
Trainphone antenna present where accurate
Industry-leading Model Features:
Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
Premium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Many Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell
Prototypical Light Operation
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD F3 Diesel Locomotive
MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inches
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.
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
High Resolution Audio
Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable Horns
Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
Important: Road Number Accuracy (Rolling Stock)
Road Numbers For Rolling Stock: Always go by the listing title for the road number. Do not go by the picture for the road number. When a manufacturer makes a model with multiple road numbers, they often use the same stock photo for all part numbers/road numbers.
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE BASED ON THE PICTURE ONLY! Please read the title, item specifics, and description. Manufacturer photos may sometimes include items not included .
Fast Shipping & Handling
- Handling Time: Most orders ship within one business day .
- Orders placed early in the day may ship the same day.
- Warehouse closed weekends: Orders placed Friday, Saturday, or Sunday ship Monday.
- If Monday is a postal holiday, orders ship Tuesday.
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Shipping Services We Use
- USPS Ground Advantage
- USPS Priority Mail
- FedEx Home Delivery / FedEx Ground
Packaging
- Most items ship in boxes with protective packing material.
- Small, lightweight items may ship in padded poly mailers when appropriate.
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About Crazy Model Trains (Trusted U.S. Seller)
Crazy Model Trains is a trusted U.S.-based online hobby retailer specializing in model trains and model railroad supplies . Founded in 2013 by Bill and Jennifer Uhlig, we bring decades of technical experience, precision, and customer-focused service to every order. Bill Uhlig is a retired United States Air Force veteran and former Telecommunications Engineer, and that background is reflected in the accuracy, reliability, and professionalism of our business.
We carry a large selection of locomotives , track , rolling stock , scenery , detail parts , and DCC / power & control systems . We also carry plastic models , anime figures , and hobby supplies. Our inventory exceeds 15,000 products from top manufacturers, including:
Accurail • Atlas • Bachmann • Banta Modelworks • Bowser • Broadway Limited • Kato • Lionel • Miller Engineering • MTH Electric Trains • Osborn Model Kits • PECO • Rapido • Rivarossi • Woodland Scenics
We support HO, N, O, G, Z , and additional model train scales. We understand that fast shipping matters—most orders ship within one business day using USPS or FedEx, with careful packing to help ensure items arrive safely. We do not drop-ship or delay orders for weeks like many large retailers.
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