Description
Pre-Order Due Date: July 30th 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
Most manufacturers give an ETA on when they expect to release the pre-order which can be seen near the "add to cart" button on the product page. They also give an order due date (found in the product description) which is indicative of when the product is expected to go into production.
There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives. You will see how much downpayment is required after adding the item to your cart. We do not store your payment information and it is not charged by us when the product arrives.
For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your pre-order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers. If we cannot fulfill your pre-order we will credit the 5% deposit to you.
When the pre-ordered product(s) are available to ship, you will receive an email requesting the remaining 95% payment that will take you to your cart. It is at this point you are asked for shipping address and method OR in-store pickup.. We will never charge your payment method without you checking out. At this time you are also able to add other in-stock items if you wish.
Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production. Visit midwestmodelrr.com/pre-orders/ for more information.
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NS 1231 "Atlanta" is part of Norfolk Southern's celebrated Landmark Series — a group of units specially painted to honor the communities NS serves. This scheme has never before been offered in HO scale. Broadway Limited is producing it for the very first time. The Paragon4 version is loaded with synchronized EMD diesel sound, user-adjustable operating smoke, and built-in GoPack capacitors that keep performance steady across every inch of track. DCC and DC compatible straight out of the box — with paint and lettering detail rendered to the standard this scheme deserves.
Industry-Leading Model Features
- Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
- Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for superb slow speed operation in DC and DCC
- Synchronized sound and variable-intensity, user-adjustable smoke
- Built-in GoPack capacitors for smooth, uninterrupted performance
- Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow speed operation
- All-wheel electrical pick-up
- Heavy die-cast body and chassis for maximum tractive effort
- Metal handrails and stanchions with prototypical decoration
- Premium painting with prototypically accurate schemes and road numbers
- Separately applied details: grab irons, horn, bell, wipers, and etched metal grills
- Prototypically accurate light operation for each paint scheme
- Prototypically accurate EMD SD70ACe diesel sounds
- Factory-Installed Engineer Figure
- Metal Kadee-compatible couplers (2)
- Operates on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 rail
- Model weight: 1 lb 15 oz
- Coupler to Coupler Length: 10.5 inches
- Minimum operating radius: 18 inches
Individually Controllable Lights
- Headlight
- Rear Light
- Numberboard Lights
- Ditch Lights
- Cab Light
Road-Specific Detail Options
- Headlight Location
- Rear Light Location
- Rear Door Type
- Dynamic Brake Door Arrangement
- Right-side Electrical Cabinet Arrangement
- Two Sand Fill Hatch Options
- Long Hood End Detail Arrangement
- Hood End Horn Bracket Where Appropriate
- Iso Cab Where Appropriate
- Rear Pilot — Two Options
- Accurate Cab Details: Wind Deflectors, Sunshades, and Mirror
- Bell Type
- Brake Wheel Type
- Jack Pads — Two Options
- Rear Ditch Lights Where Appropriate
- Cab Roof Details
- Inverter Blower Arrangement — Four Different Types
Details
Scale: |
HO Scale |
Road Name: |
Norfolk Southern (NS) |
Version: |
(Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC/Smoke) |
Road Number: |
1231 "Atlanta" |
Locomotive Model: |
EMD SD70ACe |
