{"product_id":"bli10020","title":"Broadway Limited Imports HO Scale EMD GP35 Soo Line #1776 Bicentennial - DC\/Stealth - DCC Ready – BLI10020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBroadway Limited Imports HO Scale EMD GP35 – Soo Line #1776 Bicentennial – Stealth DCC Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a piece of American railroad history to your HO scale layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited Imports EMD GP35 Soo Line #1776\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the railroad's distinctive red, white, and blue Bicentennial paint scheme. Produced to commemorate America's 200th anniversary in 1976, this patriotic locomotive offers a unique addition to Soo Line operations or any collection of Bicentennial-themed railroad equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Broadway Limited Imports' \u003cstrong\u003eStealth Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this HO scale GP35 features detailed construction, a precision drive mechanism, and DCC-ready electronics without factory-installed sound. It's an excellent option for model railroaders who prefer traditional DC operation or want to install their own DCC decoder and sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype History – EMD GP35\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1963, the Electro-Motive Division GP35 was a 2,500-horsepower, four-axle diesel-electric locomotive powered by EMD's turbocharged 567D3A prime mover. Built through 1966, the GP35 became a familiar sight on railroads throughout North America, handling road freight, local assignments, and general-purpose service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the United States Bicentennial celebration in 1976, several American railroads decorated locomotives in special patriotic paint schemes. Soo Line GP35 #1776 carried a commemorative Bicentennial appearance, making it a distinctive example of this colorful period in railroad history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale (1:87.1)\u003c\/strong\u003e EMD GP35 diesel-electric locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soo Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1776\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicentennial red, white, and blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStealth Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Sound, DCC Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for DC operation with provisions for installing a compatible DCC decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed speaker for optional sound decoder installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision drive mechanism for smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast chassis for added weight and traction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed locomotive body with separately applied components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-specific detailing and accurate paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal couplers compatible with standard HO scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStealth Series – DCC Ready, No Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eStealth Series GP35\u003c\/strong\u003e is supplied without a factory-installed DCC decoder or sound system. The locomotive is designed for conventional DC operation out of the box, while its DCC-ready electronics allow modelers to install a compatible decoder of their choosing. A factory-installed speaker provides a convenient starting point for those planning to add sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is ideal for hobbyists who want control over their decoder selection while enjoying the detailing and operating characteristics of a Broadway Limited Imports locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your HO Scale Locomotive Fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're recreating Soo Line freight operations, modeling the American Bicentennial era, or collecting commemorative railroad locomotives, the Broadway Limited GP35 #1776 offers a distinctive addition to your HO scale roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-locomotives\"\u003eBroadway Limited locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-ltd\"\u003eBroadway Limited Imports\u003c\/a\u003e models, or shop our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-in-stock-products\"\u003ein-stock Broadway Limited products\u003c\/a\u003e. 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