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2412 EMD SD9, NKP #348, Black w Yellow, Paragon2 Sound/DC/DCC, HO
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MSRP: $269.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
Item Number: BLI-2412
Product Line: Diesel, HO
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A BRIEF
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THIS MODEL
Introduced in February 1952 and produced through November 1953, the SD7
was the 1500HP six axle big brother to the GP7. Riding on six axles,
three-motor trucks, they were designed to offer more starting tractive
effort in "road" service than the GP7. EMDs introduction of an A1A
freight locomotive led them to design the SD7 from the ground up. In
appearance, they are very similar to the GP7 only with a longer hood. The
radiators are grouped together at the end of the long hood and not
separated as was seen on the GP7. The grill assembly protrudes from the
side of the hood whereas with the GP7 the grills are fit flush with the
hood. As built, the SD7 very closely resembles the SD9 with the visual
spotting features being the boarding steps and a variation of the
classification lights. The SD7 (for Special Duty) was a massive locomotive
at 60 feet 8 inches from coupler to coupler and weighing 360,000 pounds.
It was powered by the same reliable 1500HP 567B V-16 two-cycle diesel
engine as the GP7 and F7.
With
a maximum speed range between 55 and 89 miles per hour, depending on the
gearing ratio selected, and a tractive force of 90,000 pounds, the SD
series was here to stay. With the SD7, EMD introduced the "lightweight"
Flexicoil truck which enabled these locomotives to be used on branchlines
as well as for road service. These trucks were so smooth that the SD7 was
compared to "riding in a luxury car." With the advent of 1954, EMD made a
conservative marketing push against the competition with the announcement
of their "Nine Line" series. This consisted of the introduction of new
locomotive model numbers, the SW9/1200, the F9A/B, the GP9, and the SD9.
Industry-Leading Features:
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Product Information:
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All new Paragon2 sound
and control system |
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Integral DC/DCC dual
mode decoder for ease of operation |
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Industry best
slow-speed operation in DC and DCC |
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Prototypical light
operation with headlight, cab light, and rear light |
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Authentic EMD
SD7/9 sounds! Controllable in DC and DCC. |
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All-wheel drive and
all-wheel electrical pick-up |
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Operating knuckle
couplers |
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Factory installed
engineer and fireman figures |
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Near brass-caliber
detail at a plastic price |
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ABS plastic
body with heavy die cast chassis for maximum tractive effort |
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Precision
gearing optimized for smooth operation |
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5-pole can
motor with skew wound armature and dual fly wheels |
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Separately
Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell |
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Will Operate
on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail |
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Recommended
Minimum Radius: 18 inches |
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Broadway Limited
Imports is proud to introduce Paragon2: The new benchmark for premium HO
sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature
the ALL-NEW Paragon2 sound and control system. Each Paragon2 locomotive comes
with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon2
locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with: superb back EMF motor
control in DC and DCC, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, the same
detail level as the original Paragon Series, and the familiar sturdy maroon box!
Industry-Leading SOUND Features:
- Operates in
DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
- Record &
Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or
repeatedly for automatic operation
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16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
- 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
- Passenger
Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Freight
Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Lumber Yard
Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Farm
Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Crew Radio
Communications - Controlled with Function Key
- Maintenance
Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Demo Mode
for display and demonstrations
- Grade
Crossing Automatic Signal
- Simple
Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
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Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
- EZ Reset
Button for quick return to factory default settings
**Specifications on this page subject to change.
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