These SW1500's come equipped with a new state-of-the-art sound system - Paragon2. Paragon2 is 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!
EMD's SW1500 was a capable switcher that saw distinguished duty for many railroads. BLI's model is ready for duty on your layout, and like all BLI locomotives, she looks, operates, and sounds great!
Industry-Leading Features:
The all-new Paragon2 Sound & Control System
Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry-Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for switching
5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
Authentic SW1500 sounds (on sound-equipped units only)
Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight, cab light, & rear light
Operating Metal Knuckle Couplers
Many separately applied details such as brass bell, grab irons, and ladders
Locomotive length: 6.5 inches
Locomotive weight: approximately 9 oz.
Factory Installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
Near-Brass Caliber Detail at a Plastic Price
Minimum Radius: 18" or greater recommended
Industry-Leading SOUND Features:
Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Auto Pilot (ATS) - Records and plays back sound and movement for automatic operation (Macro Operation)
16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
Playback Whistle for multiple whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable Whistles / 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
8 Diesel Motor Revs (Diesel Only)
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.
Engine sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
***Specifications subject to change.
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