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PRR Q2 4-4-6-4
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A Brief Overview of
the PRR Q2 4-4-6-4
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, the PRR built a second
prototype. They changed the wheel arrangement to 4-4-6-4 and created class Q2.
This prototype was followed by 25 production Q2s in 1945. These rigid-frame four
cylinder locomotives may have been the epitome of super-power steam locomotive
design. At 115,800 lbs of tractive effort and nearly 8,000 horsepower, the
Q2's were the most powerful ten-coupled steam locomotives ever produced. Mostly seen on the Pennsy west of
Pittsburgh, these locomotives would also venture east to territories 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. With the help of
the PRR Historical Society, Broadway Limited Imports has produced spectacular
brass models of both the prototype version (#6131) and several of the production
version locomotives. These models are 100% brass, with plastic brake shoes
to help with more reliable operation. Broadway Limited is has produced
four distinct road numbers. An unlettered/unnumbered version is also
available, as well as several beautiful varnished brass editions. In
addition to the stunning level of detail, and the beautiful decoration, these
models are factory-equipped with Broadway Limited's new Paragon2 DC/DCC Sound
and Control system. BLI's flagship control system allows you to operate
the model on a DC or DCC layout out of the box. The Paragon2 system
provides the user with the best slow speed control in the industry and with
multiple innovative features like smoke that puffs in synch with each chuff
sound, and authentic crew chatter at the touch of a button. With the Q2
locomotive weighing in at 1lb 10oz, she has the power to pull long freight
trains single-handedly, just like the Q2 did in real life! If you are not
an operator, this splendidly detailed brass model will be the jewel of your
collection. Descriptions for each of the individual items are available
below. Contact your favorite dealer to place your reservations today.
Industry-Leading
Features
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Super-Heavy Weighted Brass Construction
and Detail |
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Features the ALL-NEW Paragon2 Sound & Control System |
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Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in
DC and DCC. (This model will crawl at speed step 1 of 128!) |
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Precision Drive Mechanism with sprung drivers engineered for continuous
heavy load towing and ultra-smooth slow speed operation |
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Fly-Wheel Synchronized Puffing Smoke and Chuff |
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Grade & Load-sensing variable Smoke & Chuff Intensity
(more smoke and belabored chuff
when on inclines/more load.) |
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5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature |
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Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes |
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Minimum radius: 22 radius or greater recommended |
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Operating metal knuckle couplers |
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Factory Installed Engineer and Firemen Figures |
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Industry-Leading SOUND / OPERATION Features: |
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Operates with SOUND in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC
sound) |
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Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight |
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AUTO PILOT (ATS) - Records and plays back
sound and
movement sequences for automated operation. (Macro Operation) |
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16-bit Sound System for exceptional high frequency
sound clarity |
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Mechanically Synchronized Distinctive PRR
Q2 Chuff sounds and
correct chuff / revolution rate |
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Playable/Quillable Whistle for multiple whistle lengths
& patterns: Choice of up to 3 selectable Whistles with
Authentic Q2 Whistle |
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Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower
bell |
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Numerous user map-able functions with available keys |
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Reversing Mechanism Sound at Direction Change |
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Air let-off, Air Pump, Blow Down, Pop-Off, Injector, Brake Squeal
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Passenger Station Announcement Sounds- Controlled with
Function Key |
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Freight Yard, Lumber Yard, Maintenance Yard -
Controlled with Function
Keys |
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Grade Crossing Automatic Signal |
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Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder |
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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. |
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Engine sound intensity varies with load |
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Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect |
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EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default
settings |
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**Specifications on this page subject to
change.
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MSRP: $599.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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MSRP: $599.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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MSRP: $599.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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MSRP: $599.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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MSRP: $599.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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MSRP: $599.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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