Description
Pre-Order Due Date: October 30th 2025
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For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers.
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Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production.
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These HO scale brass locomotives are finely crafted, hand-assembled models designed for collectors who appreciate the artistry of brass. While not based on specific prototypes, each locomotive is decorated in imaginative paint schemes that draw inspiration from the authentic liveries once used by the same railroads. Utilizing our Santa Fe Blue Goose tooling, these models deliver a unique blend of realism and creativity—combining the high-end detailing of brass construction with striking fantasy finishes that stand out on any display shelf or layout.
This streamlined Hudson pays tribute to the 1947 American Freedom Train. This model is the perfect companion for anyone who’s ordered our 5-Car American Freedom Train Heavyweight Set. Looking for a show-stopping locomotive to lead the Freedom Train’s 250th Anniversary run in 2026? This is the one you’ve been waiting for!
All models are available in two configurations: Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC with Smoke or our Stealth Series—No-Sound, DCC-Ready models with factory-installed speakers. The Stealth Series allows customers to easily install their own 21-pin DCC decoder for a simple “plug-and-play” upgrade.
Industry-Leading Model Features
- ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & Control System
- Synchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound
- Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and Timing
- Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for best slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
- Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for heavy load towing and smooth operation
- 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
- Handcrafted Brass Boiler, Cab, and Tender Body with Heavy Die-Cast Chassis
- Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Scheme
- Prototypical Lighting: headlight, numberboards, cab, tender deck, and emergency light
- Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
- Accurate models for As-Delivered and Post-1938 appearance
- Separately Applied Details: handrails, grab irons, ladders, piping, cab glass, whistle, brass bell, markers, numberboards, air tanks, and more
- Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for increased pulling power
- Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches
- Authentic Sounds for ATSF Class 3460 Locomotives
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 integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer dual-mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC control, built-in capacitor pack for reliable electrical pick-up, Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode, Switcher mode for precise low-speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series.
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 track
- Capacitor Pack auto-disables on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro
- Pro Lighting Mode for individual control of all lights
- Switcher Mode for precise low-speed control
- Record & Play Operation – records and replays sounds/movements once or repeatedly
- High Resolution Audio
- Quillable Whistle for variable lengths and patterns
- Choice of 3 selectable Horns
- Alternate Whistle/Horn where applicable (both can be played)
- Adjustable bell ringing interval
- User-mappable functions with available keys
- Johnson Bar Sound at direction change
- Passenger and crew sounds play on command
- Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
- Forward/Reverse Signal – whistle patterns when starting/stopping
- Chuff sound intensity varies with load
- Individually adjustable volumes for each sound effect
- EZ Reset Button to restore factory defaults
**Specifications subject to change.
Details
Scale: |
HO Scale |
Road Name: |
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) |
Version: |
(Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC/Smoke) |
Road Number: |
3460 Freedom Train 1947 Fantasy Paint |
Locomotive Model: |
Baldwin 3460 Class “Super Hudsons” 4-6-4 |
