Description
Broadway Limited HO Scale ~ Santa Fe ~ GP20 #3015 ~ Paragon4 DC/DCC/Sound 4266
In November 1959, EMD introduced the first of its second-generation diesels, the turbocharged GP20. The GP20 is a four-axle road switcher with a turbocharged 567D2 engine, capable of producing 2000 horsepower. Two prominent features of the original GP20’s are dynamic brakes and a low, short hood that tapers away from the front of the cab. Between November of 1959 and April 1962, EMD produced 260 of these locomotives, which were originally sold to eight US railroads. GP20’s made their way to many railroads, and several are still operating today on short lines in the US.
Industry-leading Model Features:
Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
ABS Plastic Body with Die Cast Chassis
Premium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Road-specific Details Accurate for Each Paint Scheme
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Fans, Sunshades, Antennas, and More!
Factory-Installed Engineer Figure
Prototypical Light Operation Accurate for each Railroad
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD GP20
Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
Road-Specific Model Features:
Prototypical ATSF Blue & Yellow Paint Scheme
Accurate Details to Match Timeframe of Paint Scheme
Standard High Headlight with Shield at Top
Platform-Mounted Sinclair Antenna
Prime Strato-Lite Detail Mounted on Roof Above Numberboards
Air Conditioner Mounted on Cab Roof
Prototypical Road-Specific Grab Iron Locations
Front and Rear Pilot with Footboards Removed
Blanked Rear Numberboards
Small Rear View Mirror on Cab Sides
Flared Top Radiator Fans
Truck Sideframes with Sloped Bearings
Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Marker Lights, and Numberboard Lights
Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited’s Paragon3 Series models.
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-In capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track
Capacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro
Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
Switcher Mode for precise low speed control.
Record & Play Operation – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
High Resolution Audio
Quillable Whistle for various 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
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
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.
Prime Mover 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.
