Broadway Limited 6963 HO Scale Northern Pacific Pre-1947 A-3 4-8-4 #2666

Northern Pacific A-3 4-8-4 #2666 HO Scale Steam Locomotive

This HO scale (1:87) steam locomotive models the Northern Pacific A-3 4-8-4 in road number #2666, finished with a black boiler. It joins the model train freight cars and other rolling stock that Magic Cars carries for building a complete layout. The locomotive arrives ready to run.

Model Highlights

• Paragon4 sound and control system with an integral DCC decoder installed at the factory
• Operates in both DC and DCC
• Synchronized puffing smoke with chuff sound, with adjustable smoke intensity and timing
• Chuff sound intensity changes with load
• Built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up
• Back EMF motor control for smooth slow-speed operation
• Precision drive mechanism with a 5-pole can motor and skew-wound armature
• Pro Lighting Mode with individual control of the golden white LED headlight and rear light
• Switcher Mode for precise low-speed control
• Record and playback function for repeating sounds and movements automatically
• Choice of three selectable horns, plus a quillable whistle and an adjustable bell ringing interval
• Johnson bar sound at direction change and multiple passenger and crew sounds
• Automatic forward and reverse signal sounds
• Individually adjustable sound volumes and an EZ Reset button to restore factory defaults

Physical Details

• Brass locomotive and tender body
• Heavyweight die-cast chassis for pulling power
• Traction tires for added pulling power
• Many separately applied details, including handrails, grab irons, ladders, piping, whistle, and brass bell
• Engineer and fireman figures included
• Smokestack extension and high numberboards
• No number plate beneath the headlight
• Automatic lubricator
• Solid rear wheel in the trailing truck
• Coal tender
• Operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
• Recommended minimum radius: 18 inches

Item Specifications

Prototype History

By the 1920s, the Northern Pacific Railroad needed larger passenger locomotives. Working with outside design engineers, the railroad developed a locomotive with a large firebox and a four-wheel trailing truck. It was the first locomotive built with the 4-8-4 wheel arrangement, which later became known as the Northern type. The first class of these locomotives entered service in 1926 and 1927, and later classes followed in 1934, 1938, 1941, and 1943 with heavier builds and design refinements. This model represents the A-3 class, road number 2666.

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