BLI-2065 PRR Q2, 4-4-6-4 #6131, As-built Prototype Version, 18,000 gallon tender, Paragon2 Sound/DC/DCC, HO

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Item Number: BLI-2065

Product Line: Brass-Hybrids

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In 1942, the PRR built an experimental duplex drive freight locomotive, the Q1, with a 4-6-4-4 wheel arrangement. In 1944, after identifying a number of flaws with the Q1, teh PRR built a second prototype, changing the wheel arrangement to 4-4-6-4 and creating class Q2. This was followed by 25 production Q2s in 1945. These rigid-frame four cylinder locomotives may have been the epitome of superpower steam locomotive design. At 115,800 lbs of tractive effort and nearly 8,000 horsepower, the Q2 were the most powerful ten-coupled steam locomotives ever produced. These monsters were the greyhounds of the PRR, single-handedly hauling tonnage at high speeds over the PRR's lines. Mostly seen on the Pennsy west of Pittsburgh, these locomotives did venture east to territory such as Horseshoe Curve and their birthplace, Altoona. The Q2 was emblematic of the PRR's commitment to on-line coal producers to continue to use steam locomotives to power their trains after World War II. However, the Q2 could not match the maintenance records of the invading diesels and, by 1956, the last Q2 had been retired and scrapped. No example of this titan of the rails was saved for posterity.

Industry-Leading Features OVERVIEW:

Super-Heavy Weighted Brass Construction and Detail

Features the ALL-NEW Paragon2 SOUND & Control System

Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
(1 smph @ 128 Speed Steps)

Precision Drive Mechanism with sprung drivers engineered for continuous heavy load towing
and ultra-smooth slow speed operation

Fly-Wheel Synchronized Puffing Smoke and Chuff

Grade & Load-sensing variable Smoke & Chuff Intensity (Less smoke and lighter chuff sounds
when on a decline/less load; more smoke and belabored chuff when on inclines/more load.)

5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature

Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes

Operating Cab Roof Vents

Operating Metal Knuckle Couplers (2)

Factory Installed Engineer and Firemen Figures

Minimum radius: 22 radius or greater recommended.

Industry-Leading SOUND / OPERATION Features:

Operates with SOUND in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC sound)

Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight

AUTO PILOT (ATS) - Records and plays back sound and movement
sequences for automated operation. (Macro Operation)

16-bit Sound System for exceptional high frequency sound clarity

Mechanically Synchronized Distinctive PRR Q2 Chuff sounds and correct chuff / revolution rate

Playable/Quillable Whistle for multiple whistle lengths & patterns

Choice of up to 3 selectable Whistles with Authentic Q2 Whistle

Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell

Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys

Reversing Mechanism Sound at Direction Change

Air let-off, Air Pump, Blow Down, Pop-Off, Injector, Brake Squeal

Passenger Station Announcement Sounds- Controlled with Function Key

Freight Yard, Lumber Yard, Maintenance Yard - Controlled with Function Keys

Grade Crossing Automatic Signal

Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder

Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers a stop whistle toot.
When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse, toots three times.

Engine 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.