In November 1959, EMD introduced the first of its second-generation diesels, the turbocharged GP20. The GP20 is a four-axle road switcher with a turbocharged 567D2 engine, capable of producing 2000 horsepower. Two prominent features of the original GP20's are dynamic brakes and a low, short hood that tapers away from the front of the cab. Between November of 1959 and April 1962, EMD produced 260 of these locomotives, which were originally sold to eight US railroads. GP20's made their way to many railroads, and several are still operating today on short lines in the US.
In our second production of GP20's, Broadway Limited Imports is offering models in eleven prototypical paint schemes and one unpainted model with the same details as a CB&Q GP20. We are also building models in five fantasy paint schemes.
Industry-leading Model Features:Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDERParagon4 Features Built-In Capacitor Pack for Steady Electrical Pick-upIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCCPrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound ArmatureAll Wheel Electrical Pick-upABS Plastic Body with Die Cast ChassisPremium Caliber PaintingPrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road NumbersRoad-specific Details Accurate for Each Paint SchemeMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Fans, Sunshades, Antennas, and More!Factory-Installed Engineer FigurePrototypical Light Operation Accurate for each RailroadPrototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD GP20Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 railMinimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
Road-Specific Detail Variations Accurate for Each Paint Scheme:Horn Type and LocationAppropriate Truck SideframesFuel Tank DetailsAppropriate Sunshade and Wind Deflector OptionsDynamic Brake Option Where AppropriateAccurately Modeled Cab Window ArmrestsCab Roof Antenna Location and TypeRotary Beacon Where AppropriateFront Headlight and Gyralight ArrangementSP Light Package Present on SP and SSW ModelsShort Hood Steps and Grab IronsRear Numberboard Type and LocationRadiator Fan TypeWinterization Hatch Present Where AppropriateAC on Cab Roof on Several ModelsMU Receptacle VariationsTwo Types of Turbo-ChargerBell LocationAir Filter Box Present Where AppropriateSeparately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Cab Light, Class Lights, and Numberboard Lights
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.
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)Built-In capacitor pack to navigate imperfect trackCapacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder ProPro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on modelSwitcher Mode for precise low speed control.Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operationHigh Resolution AudioQuillable Whistle for various whistle lengths and patternsChoice of 3 selectable HornsAlternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily playedAdjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bellNumerous user-mappable functions with available keysMultiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on commandGrade Crossing Automatic SignalAutomatic 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.Prime Mover sound intensity varies with loadIndividually adjustable sound volumes for each effectEZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
Note: Pictures may be of another Road Number.