For the
first time in N scale, BLI is bringing out the USRA Light and Heavy 2-8-2
designs, commonly called Heavy Mikados and Light Mikados! There were 233
original USRA Heavy 2-8-2's built plus another 957 copies, covering 23
railroads. It was an extremely successful design. The USRA Heavy Mikados
used pretty much the same running gear as the Light Mik's, but the boilers
were 10 inches larger in diameter and they had larger cylinders as well. Tractive
effort was about 10% higher for the heavy 2-8-2's.
As for the USRA Light Mikados, the USRA built 625 total, with 641 copies
built after the USRA ended control. With copies, over 50 railroads used the
USRA Light 2-8-2's.
BLI's models follow the original designs closely. Railroad specific
variations are not modeled on these locomotives. In most instances we offer
two locomotive numbers for each railroad, and we are offering a painted
model (black) with no lettering. Industry-Leading Features:
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NEW Paragon3 Sound & Operation
System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with
Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC
environments
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
Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight | | - Die
Cast Body with Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
Traction Tires for Additional Tractive Effort- (2)
Operating MicroTrains #1015 or Compatible Couplers
Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell- Will
Operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 Rail
Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75 inches |
Industry-Leading SOUND Features:
Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)- Record
& Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or
repeatedly for automatic operation - 16-bit
Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
Playback Whistle for multiple whistle lengths and patterns- Choice
of 3 selectable Whistles
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
Johnson Bar or Power Reverse Sound at Direction Change
Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Freight Yard related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key- Lumber
Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key - Farm
related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key - Crew
Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key
Maintenance Yard related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key- Demo
Mode for display and demonstrations - Grade
Crossing Signal - Controlled with Function Key - Simple
Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
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.
Chuff sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumes for most effects
**Specifications on this page subject to change.
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