2914 USRA Light Mikado 2-8-2, UP #2481, Paragon2 Sound/DC/DCC, HO

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MSRP: $349.99

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Item Number: 2914

Product Line: Paragon2

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For the first time in the Paragon2 series, BLI is bringing out the USRA Light and Heavy 2-8-2 designs, 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.

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.

BLI's models follow the original designs closely. Railroad specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives. In most instances we offer two locomotive numbers for each railroad, and we are offering a painted model (black) with no lettering.

INDUSTRY LEADING FEATURES:

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

	All new Paragon2 sound and control system for DC & DCC
	Integral DC/DCC dual mode decoder for ease of operation
	Industry best slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
	Prototypical light operation with headlight
	Authentic USRA Mikado sounds! Controllable in DC and DCC.
	All-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pick-up (except front and trailing trucks)
	Factory installed engineer and fireman figures
	Near brass-caliber detail at a plastic price

	ABS plastic body with heavy die cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
	5-pole can motor with skew wound armature
	Locomotive Length (coupler to coupler): 11 1/4 inches
	Locomotive Weight: 1 lb
	Many separately applied details such as handrails, ladders, whistle, and brass bell
	Operating knuckle couplers
	Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
	Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches

NOTICE: Due to insufficient boiler diameter in the USRA Mikados, these units will not have smoke units.

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
	16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
	Playback Whistle for multiple 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
	Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change
	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 Signal - Controlled with Function Key
	Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
	Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse. toots three times.
	Chuff sound intensity varies with load
	Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
	EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

**Specifications on this page subject to change.