{"product_id":"bli9135","title":"Broadway Limited HO Scale EMD GP30 C\u0026O 3024 As-Delivered Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC HO","description":"\u003cbody\u003e   \u003cmeta name=\"GENERATOR\" content=\"Microsoft FrontPage 5.0\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"ProgId\" content=\"FrontPage.Editor.Document\"\u003e \u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=windows-1252\"\u003e \u003ctitle\u003eNew Page 1\u003c\/title\u003e     \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif\"\u003eThe EMD GP30  is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive  Division between July 1961 and November 1963. A total of 948 units were built  for railroads in the United States and Canada. The GP30's were designed to  compete with GE's U25B. The U25B offered 2500 horsepower, while the existing EMD  GP20 was only rated at 2,000 hp. The EMD's engineering department ended up using  a 16 cylinder 567D3 engine that produced 2250 hp for the GP30. They also made  several improvements on the GP20 design meant to match the U25B - a sealed  airtight long hood, a single central air intake, and easier access for  maintenance. These changes required more space behind the cab, and this was  achieved vertically by raising the height of the locomotive, providing space for  the central air system, the turbocharger, and electrical cabinet. This increased  height meant a new body was required. EMD wanted the new body to be modern and  updated, so the GM Automotive Styling Center created the GP30's unique \"hump\"  and cab roof profile.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In our second production, we are modeling seven railroads and nine distinct  paint schemes, 2 of which are fantasy paint schemes. All models with  prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes. Each model has our  newest Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC control system featuring Rolling Thunder, and  equipped with integral GoPack capacitor packs. All of our models have  road-specific details and lighting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e List of individually controllable lights in our EMD GP30 models:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Headlight\u003cbr\u003e - Rear Light\u003cbr\u003e - Numberboard Lights (Front \u0026amp; Rear)\u003cbr\u003e - Front Classification Lights\u003cbr\u003e - Rear Classification Lights\u003cbr\u003e - Cab Light\u003cbr\u003e - Mars Light (where appropriate)\u003cbr\u003e -Rotary Beacon (where appropriate)\u003cbr\u003e - Ditch Lights (where appropriate)\u003cbr\u003e - Road-specific detail options that are prototypically accurate for each road  name:\u003cbr\u003e - Truck sideframes\u003cbr\u003e - Dynamic brake hatch\u003cbr\u003e - Roof fan arrangement and type\u003cbr\u003e - Short hood detail arrangement\u003cbr\u003e - Long hood end detail arrangement\u003cbr\u003e - High short hood option where accurate\u003cbr\u003e - Horn type and location\u003cbr\u003e - Bell location\u003cbr\u003e - Front pilot details\u003cbr\u003e - Rear pilot details\u003cbr\u003e - Cut level details\u003cbr\u003e - MU receptacle arrangement\u003cbr\u003e - Sunshade options\u003cbr\u003e - Antenna type and location\u003cbr\u003e - Wind deflector type\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Industry-leading Model Features:\u003cbr\u003e - Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003cbr\u003e - Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC  and DCC\u003cbr\u003e - Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed  Operation\u003cbr\u003e - All Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003cbr\u003e - ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003cbr\u003e - Premium Caliber Painting\u003cbr\u003e - Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003cbr\u003e - Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell,  Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills\u003cbr\u003e - Prototypical Light Operation - accurate for each paint scheme\u003cbr\u003e - Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD GP30 Diesel Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e - Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)\u003cbr\u003e - Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail\u003cbr\u003e - Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for  premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped  locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4  locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4  locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor  control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable  electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder  functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model  for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback,  and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series  models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Operates in DC \u0026amp; DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC  Sound)\u003cbr\u003e - Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track\u003cbr\u003e - Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model\u003cbr\u003e - Switcher Mode for precise low speed control\u003cbr\u003e - Record \u0026amp; Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or  repeatedly for automatic operation\u003cbr\u003e - High Resolution Audio\u003cbr\u003e - Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns\u003cbr\u003e - Choice of 3 selectable Horns\u003cbr\u003e - Alternate Whistle \/ Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and  steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played\u003cbr\u003e - Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell\u003cbr\u003e - Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys\u003cbr\u003e - Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003cbr\u003e - Grade Crossing Automatic Signal\u003cbr\u003e - Automatic Forward \/ Reverse Signal\u003cbr\u003e - Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load\u003cbr\u003e - Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect\u003cbr\u003e - EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e **Specifications on this page are subject to change.\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323640381728,"sku":"BLI9135","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6722\/3584\/files\/9135_C-O_GP30_1-View.jpg?v=1773126427","url":"https:\/\/scalemodelsupply.com\/products\/bli9135","provider":"ScaleModelSupply.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}