N P3 USRA 2-8-2 Hvy.Mikado Steam Loco CNJ #857/DC/DCC Sound

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:
 
 
Product Information:
 

• NEW Paragon3 Sound &
  Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDER^TM 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.