Broadway Limited 2973 HO Switcher EMD SW7 w/ Paragon2 Sound / DC/ DCC USAF #2021

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Broadway Limited 2973 HO Switcher EMD SW7 w/ Paragon2 Sound / DC / DCC

A BRIEF HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THIS MODEL
After WWII, dieselization began in earnest, and EMD's switchers dominated the market. EMD built 888 of their NW2 model. Each was equipped with a 1000 hp, V12 567-A engine. Broadway Limited Imports has modeled the NW2 Phase V in a variety of road names that are described below. These models are accurate HO scale replicas of the real NW2's, and come equipped with our new state-of-the-art sound system - Paragon2. The Paragon2 sound and control system allows you to operate your model in DC or DCC out-of-the-box. With the Paragon2 sound and control system, the switcher offers authentic NW2 switcher sounds, and provides the operator with excellent slow-speed control unrivaled in the industry today. Along with authentic NW2 sounds, our model also has some fun features like user-controllable crew chatter and yard noise. Please continue reading below for additional details of the model and of the Paragon2 sound and control system.

Industry-Leading Features:

Product Information:

• All new Paragon2 sound and control system
• Integral DC/DCC dual mode decoder for ease of operation
• Industry best slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
• Prototypical light operation with headlight, cab light, and rear light
• Authentic EMD NW2 switcher sounds! Controllable in DC and DCC.
• All-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pick-up
• Operating knuckle couplers
• Factory installed engineer figure
• Near brass-caliber detail at a plastic price
• ABS plastic body with heavy die cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
• Precision gearing optimized for switching
• 5-pole can motor with skew wound armature and dual fly wheels
• Locomotive Length (coupler to coupler): 6.25 inches
• Locomotive Weight: 9.2 oz
• Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
• Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon2: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon2 sound and control system. Each Paragon2 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon2 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with: superb back EMF motor control in DC and DCC, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, the same detail level as the original Paragon Series, and the familiar sturdy maroon box!

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
Choice of 3 selectable Horns
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
Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Freight Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Farm Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Crew Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key
Maintenance Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Demo Mode for display and demonstrations
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings