Description
HO-scale Santa Fe Blue Goose locomotive in a 1941 appearance is an authentic, era-accurate model for HO layouts. It captures the iconic engine’s look from that period and is designed to deliver engaging operation as well as display appeal.
Powered by a 5-pole can motor with a skew-wound armature on a heavy die-cast chassis, the locomotive offers solid pulling power and smooth slow-speed performance. It features an all-new Paragon4 sound and control system with synchronized puffing smoke and a back-EMF-enabled decoder for reliable operation on both DC and DCC layouts. Handcrafted brass boiler, cab, and tender bodies plus extensive detailingâ€â€handrails, ladders, piping, cab glass, whistle, brass bell, markers, number boards, and air tanksâ€â€combine with rubber traction tires for traction. Lighting includes separately controllable headlight, number-board lights, cab light, tender deck light, and rear emergency light, while figures of an engineer and fireman add realism. Prototypically accurate for both early and post-1938 appearances (including the 1941 livery), this model requires an 18-inch minimum-radius layout, making it a compelling centerpiece for serious HO-scale setups that value authentic look, sound, and performance.
