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Pre-Order Due Date: November 20th 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
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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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Broadway Limited Imports is excited to bring back one of the most famous steam locomotives in the world to N scale - the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014!
Whether you've seen it in person or followed its incredible excursions across the country, Big Boy No. 4014 has captured the imagination of railroad fans everywhere. This new production run celebrates the locomotive's remarkable return to steam with several exciting new versions that have never before been offered in N scale.
For the first time, we're introducing three new versions of No. 4014, including two models representing its current appearance during the America's 250th Anniversary Tour, as well as a special edition featuring the locomotive's unique smoke deflectors as seen during its memorable 2025 excursion between Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado. Each version has been carefully recreated with the prototype-specific details that make these appearances so distinctive.
To make these models our most accurate Big Boys yet, we've added a number of all-new details, including the commemorative front grab iron placard, the golden eagle mounted above the headlight, aluminum tires and walkway stripes, a newly tooled dual-beam headlight, a new pilot and coupler cover, and the special Union Pacific shield with red, white, and blue striping carried during the East Coast Tour.
Fans of the original Big Boys haven't been forgotten, either. This production run also includes two road numbers in their 1941 as-delivered appearance, complete with aftercoolers and the 25-C-100 coal tender, along with two additional road numbers representing the locomotives in their 1944 appearance, featuring Wilson aftercoolers and the larger 25-C-400 coal tender.
Every model will be available with our Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC system with synchronized smoke, delivering the sights, sounds, and performance that have made Broadway Limited Imports locomotives favorites among model railroaders. For those who prefer to install their own electronics, we'll also offer our Stealth DCC-Ready version, equipped with a Next18 decoder interface and a factory-installed speaker for easy decoder installation.
Whether you're recreating today's unforgettable excursions behind No. 4014 or building a fleet of historic Union Pacific Big Boys from the steam era, this production run offers something for every fan of the world's largest operating steam locomotive. With all-new details, multiple eras to choose from, and Broadway Limited Imports' signature realism, these models are sure to become the centerpiece of any N scale collection.
About The Prototype: There were 25 locomotives fabricated in two different groups. Class 1 were locomotives #4000-4019 and Class 2 was numbered 4020-4024. The first Big Boy #4000 was delivered to Omaha, NE on September 5, 1941. The Union Pacific Railroad's commitment to the Big Boy required them to replace the lighter rail and straighten out many miles of track for clearance as well as to resize elements of their service areas (such as turntable lengths, etc.) for the entire line these locos would run on.
The Big Boys demonstrated fantastic strength and speed as they faced these challenges throughout their storied careers. With the total mileage on the Big Boy fleet being approximately 1,000,000 miles for each locomotive, one must say that they earned their reputation.
Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring Rolling Thunder
- Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
- Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
- Operating Smoke Unit with On/Off Switch - Note that N scale smoke units require a thin-viscosity smoke fluid such as JT's Mega Steam or Marklin's #02421 smoke fluid
- Six Drivers and All Tender Wheels Pick-up Electricity from Track
- Die Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort
- Rubber Tires on Two Drivers for Additional Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting
- Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Piping, Tender Ladders, Whistle, and Bell
- Prototypical Headlight and Rear Light Operation
- Separately Controllable Cab Light
- Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the Union Pacific Big Boy
- Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers
- Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches
Details
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
Union Pacific (UP) |
Version: |
(Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC/Smoke) |
Road Number: |
#4014, 250th Celebration West Coast Tour Appearance |
Locomotive Model: |
ALCo 4-8-8-4 Big Boy |
