Introduction

BLI 8079 N Scale USRA 4-6-2 Pacific Steam Locomotive Merry Christmas 1219 Stealth – DC

In 2023, BLI built their third production run of USRA Heavy and Light Pacifics. There were 20 original Heavy Pacifics built in 1919 for the USRA program, and all 20 went to Erie Railroad. From 1923, numerous copies were built, and many railroads operated similar locomotives. There were 81 original Light Pacifics built in 1919, and these were delivered to ACL, B&O, GTW, M&O (GM&O), and L&N. Subsequently, each of these railroads built copies, and several other railroads operated locomotives with similar dimensions and equipment. The Light Pacifics were limited to 54,000 lbs load per axle, versus 60,000 for the Heavy Pacifics, and this allowed the Light Pacifics to run on most main lines.

These Heavy and Light models follow the original USRA designs closely. Railroad specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives. Many Pacifics used the same 10,000 gallon tender as the USRA Mikados, and these models use this 10,000 gallon tender. In addition to some of the prototypical USRA Pacifics, BLI is also decorating the USRA prototype in attractive paint schemes that similar Pacifics wore for other railroads, as well as a few striking fantasy paint schemes. These models are available in Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC Series, or in Stealth Series as No-Sound / DCC-Ready models.

FEATURES:

• Stealth Series – Model is DCC-Ready out of the box, no sound
• Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional, other lights are ON with track power
• Model comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder
• Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
• Electrical Pick-up from Locomotive and Tender Wheels
• Die Cast Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Conduits, Whistle, Bell, Generator, Headlight, and Many More!
• MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
• Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inches