Broadway Limited 6961 HO Scale Northern Pacific Pre-1947 A-3 4-8-4 #2665

Broadway Limited 6961 HO Scale Northern Pacific Pre-1947 A-3 4-8-4 #2665

This HO scale steam locomotive models the Northern Pacific Class A-3 4-8-4 in its pre-1947 black boiler livery, road number 2665. Browse our model train freight cars to build a complete layout around this Northern Pacific engine.

Historical Background

By the 1920s, the Northern Pacific Railroad needed larger passenger locomotives. Its design work with the American Locomotive Company produced a new engine with a large firebox and a four-wheel trailing truck, the first locomotive with a 4-8-4 wheel arrangement. The name "Northern" quickly came into use for the type. The Class A-3 was delivered in 1938 and was built to the same specifications as the Class A-2, with each engine weighing 2,400 pounds more.

Key Features

• Advanced sound and control system with dual-mode DC and DCC operation
• Integral DCC decoder installed at the factory
• Synchronized puffing smoke with chuff sound; smoke intensity and timing can be adjusted
• Back EMF motor control for smooth slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
• Built-in capacitor pack to help maintain electrical pickup on imperfect track
• Five-pole can motor with skew-wound armature
• Precision drive mechanism designed for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed running
• Golden white LED headlight and rear light with prototypical light operation
• Premium paint with authentic paint scheme

Sound and Operation

• High-resolution prototypical sounds, including a quillable whistle, selectable horns, adjustable bell interval, and Johnson bar sound at direction change
• Multiple passenger and crew sounds that play on command
• Chuff sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable volume for each sound effect
• Record and playback function for automated sound and movement sequences
• Pro lighting mode for individual control of each light
• Switcher mode for precise low-speed control
• EZ reset button to restore factory default settings

Model Details

• Brass locomotive and tender body
• Heavyweight die-cast chassis with traction tires for pulling power
• Separately applied details, including handrails, grab irons, ladders, piping, whistle, and brass bell
• Engineer and fireman figures installed
• Number plate beneath the headlight
• Standard smokestack (no extension)
• No automatic lubricator
• Spoke-style rear wheels on the trailing truck
• Coal tender
• Operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
• Recommended minimum radius: 18 inches

Item Summary

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