Description
This is a Broadway Limited 1196 HO Scale New York Central Class J3a 4-6-4 Dreyfuss Streamlined Hudson with Sound & DCC – Paragon2 5450 (1940 20th Century Scheme, 2-Tone Gray).The New York Central commissioned famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss to sculpt the streamlined shape for the ten J3 Hudson locomotives slated to pull the 20th Century Limited train. June 15, 1938 marked the inaugural run from New York to Chicago in just 16 hours. 70 years later, Broadway Limited Imports celebrates the pinnacle of the streamlined era with this spectacular HO recreation. Industry-Leading Features (Sound-equipped version): All-New Paragon2 Sound & Control System,Synchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound,Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and timing,Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC,Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation,5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature,Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes,Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White Led Headlight, Rear Light,Brass Caliber Detail at a Plastic Price. Product Information: Brass locomotive and tender body with diecast chassis,Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2),All-Driver Drive and All-Wheel Electrical Pick-up except for pilot trucks/trailing trucks,Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell,Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail,Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches,Accurate prototypical Sounds for the NYC J3a Hudson.
Known as the Baltic in Europe and the Hudson in North America, the 4-6-4 was introduced in the early 20th century finding success in hauling freight and as a shunting model. Their use would initially find great success on North American railways before eventually becoming mainstays in rail-yards around the world.
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Broadway Limited
Model Number: 1196
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)
MSRP: $499.99
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Steam Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11467619.
Trainz Product Id: 11467619
