BROADWAY LIMITED 4524 HO SP CAB FORWARD 4-8-8-2 AC4 STEAM #4108 PARAGON3 MIB

Broadway Limited 4524 HO Scale Southern Pacific Cab Forward 4-8-8-2, AC4 #4108, Black boiler, with Paragon3 Sound/DC/DCC. In the 1920's, the Southern Pacific had a need for powerful locomotives, but found that the new articulated 2-8-8-2's did not work well for them. They were a hazard to the crews when traveling through the long tunnels and snow sheds on their system. The exhaust fumes were capable of blinding and suffocating crew members, so to resolve this problem, the Southern Pacific decided to run in reverse. The next articulated engines from Baldwin were built with the cabs in the forward position. The SP went on to build many classes of these Cab-Forwards. Broadway Limited Imports has modeled classes AC4 and AC5. Models are available in black and also with the gray boiler. The AC4 and AC5 models are identical in detail.

Broadway Limited has modeled these Cab-Forwards before, but these are the first ones available with BLI's state-of-the-art Paragon3 with Rolling Thunder sound and control system. Please continue reading below for a list of model features. It Features: NEW Paragon3 Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments, Synchronized Puffing Smoke with each Chuff, Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and Timing, Locomotive Composition: ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis, Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee or Compatible, Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 Rail, Equipped with Traction Tires and Minimum Operating Radius: 22 in or greater. (different road number shown)Overall condition is MINT IN BOX Condition: ( C-8 All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run.Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment.Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide. )Operational Status: Functional The condition of this item leads us to believe it is fully functional.Original Box: Yes ( P-6 Minor abrasions, creases, small tears, color changes, soiling. Missing inner liners. )Manufacturer: Broadway LimitedModel Number: 4524Original MSRP: $499.99Scale/Era: HO ModernModel Type: Steam Loco